Site of Controversial McKinney Mosque Vandalized With Christian Images
Over the last year, Muslim faith leaders in McKinney who are attempting to build a new mosque near a residential neighborhood have stood opposed to a wave of opposition from local community members. Earlier this week, that opposition culminated in graffiti spray-painted across signs announcing the mosque is “Coming...
Small-town North Texas mayor resigns during council meeting
WEST TAWAKONI, Texas — The mayor of a small town on the shores of Lake Tawakoni in Hunt County resigned in dramatic fashion this week. Kevin Featherson, who up until Tuesday served as the Mayor of Lake Tawakoni, stood up during a discussion about city-owned equipment and left the room while announcing his resignation.
Frisco apartment complex evacuated as officials investigate suspicious device, police say
FRISCO, Texas — Police are investigating a "device that appeared suspicious" at an apartment complex in Frisco Thursday morning. Frisco police and fire officials and the Plano Bomb Squad were called to the 4900 block of Printers Way in Frisco between Legacy Drive and the Dallas North Tollway to investigate reports of...
The Goddard School opens new Frisco Legacy location
The Goddard School of Legacy Frisco has classes for ages ranging from infant to pre-K. (Photos courtesy The Goddard School) A new location for The Goddard School in Frisco has opened. The Goddard School of Legacy Frisco is a 10,000 square foot facility with 10 classrooms and has the ability...
Famous NYC Cookie Chain Bringing First Texas Location to McKinney
The Big Apple’s cookie craze is heading south. Chip City Cookies, the gourmet chain famous for its oversized cookies with melty centers, is opening its first Dallas-area location in McKinney on Sept. 19, 2025. The new shop at 6650 Alma Rd #100, just north of SH-121, will bring a taste of New York sweetness to Collin...
Benefit concert set for ‘icon,’ Frisco’s Snow Cone Lady
A benefit concert will be held for the Frisco Snow Cone Lady on Sept. 28 at the Rail Yard. The Snow Cone Lady, better known as Mary Sanchez, according to the Go Fund Me page , suffered four strokes on Aug. 23 and has been hospitalized since. "For over 40 summers, the Frisco Snow Cone Lady ... has been a cherished...
Collin County Teens Launch Clothing Movement, Donating Over 6,000 Items
What started as an idea between two Liberty High School students, Eli Kim and Amit Jennings, has grown into a full-scale community movement. Their nonprofit, Wear It Forward, has donated more than 6,000 clothing items — worth over $90,000 — to The Storehouse Community Center in less than a year. The effort began in...
Dallas and Barry Police Crack Down on Multi-City Auto Theft Ring, Recover Stolen Vehicles...
The Dallas Police Department, alongside several law enforcement agencies, has effectively dismantled an auto theft operation that spanned across multiple jurisdictions in North Texas. On August 28, multiple search warrants were executed in Dallas and the town of Barry, resulting in the recovery of stolen vehicles and...
Plano Students Among America’s Brightest Young Scientists
T hree Plano ISD middle schoolers have been recognized among the nation’s brightest young scientists, landing spots in the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC) Top 300. The competition, presented by Thermo Fisher Scientific and the Society for Science & the Public, is considered the...
‘They need to be adopted together’ | Wednesday’s Child brothers Ralph and Austin hoping...
WYLIE, Texas — Lions, tigers, and two unforgettable children. This week's Wednesday's Child is two brothers whose special outing wasn’t just about adventure, but about love, laughter, and the dream of finding a forever family together. At In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center in Wylie, 9-year-old...
