Doordash launches new drone delivery service in North Texas
FRISCO, Texas — If you live in Frisco or Little Elm, your next DoorDash order could be delivered by drone. Flytrex, a drone delivery company, announced it will partner with DoorDash in a press release Thursday. The partnership enables customers to place orders directly through the DoorDash app, expanding a pilot...
Body of 28-year-old man recovered at Lewisville Lake, officials say
The initial 911 call reporting a possible drowning was received around 7:45 p.m. Saturday.
North Texas Wildlife Center facing shutdown risk from the City of Plano
The North Texas Wildlife Center says they're at risk of being shut down by the City of Plano. The nonprofit said they received a call from Plano officials about too much foot traffic in the area. They were given 60 days to relocate or they would be "forced to close" their doors, according to an social media post from...
Frisco Announces Independence Day Hours for City Services; Frisco Freedom Fest Slated for July...
In recognition of Independence Day festivities this year, the City of Frisco has announced special holiday hours for city-run services and facilities. According to the City of Frisco, the annual Frisco Freedom Fest is set to take place on July 3 and 4, prompting closures across various city departments. All...
Frisco City Council Prioritizes Transportation and Grand Park Revitalization Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The summer session of the Frisco City Council was an occasion rooted deeply in pragmatism, aligning with the forward momentum of a city on the cusp of international attention. Delving into the core of city planning and development, the council members, gathered at the Grove at Frisco Commons, reckoned with updates...
Quinlan (TX) Opens New Fire Station With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
QUINLAN – The City of Quinlan and South Hunt County Fire Rescue celebrated the grand opening of a new fire station with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday. Local residents, officials from Quinlan and Hunt County and State Rep. Brent Money (R-Greenville) attended the event, which featured remarks from city leaders...
Joy Persists with Denton’s Many Pride Month Celebrations
In Denton, Pride is not reserved for a single parade or day of festivities. It’s a month-long line-up of events that includes a pool party, a rally, a vendor market and more. Despite Denton Mayor Gerard Hudspeth's declining to officially acknowledge Pride in the city, local organization PRIDENTON continues...
Tony Hawk Stuns Texas With Epic Skateboard Session
Someone fire up the soundtrack to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater because Texas got an unexpected dose of skateboarding royalty! Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk casually rolled into Anna, Texas and pulled off an impromptu skate session at a local park and people went wild! No big announcement, no camera crews- just the world’s...
Vista Ridge Mall in Lewisville, TX, Opened Big in 1989 – What’s Left in...
The glass atrium in The Vista still catches daylight the way it did in 1989, though now it falls across shuttered storefronts and an empty food court. Once that light filtered down on weekend crowds, sales signs, and center court performances. When Vista Ridge Mall opened that year, it did...
Samuel Melkamu Convicted of Capital Murder, Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Denton County...
In a significant turn of events, a Denton County jury has convicted Samuel Melkamu of capital murder in connection with the 2023 killings of Lilia Fernandez Ortiz and Alejandro Arrellano Fernandez. The Lewisville Police Department announced the verdict, confirming that Melkamu will face a mandatory life sentence...