North Texas Update: REI and Timberland
* Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op (Kent, Wash.) has opened a store at the Gates of Prosper shopping center in Prosper, Texas. Located about 40 miles north of downtown Dallas, it joins four other REIs in that metropolitan market, in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano and Southlake. The largest consumer co-op in the U.S.,...
This No-Frills Texas Restaurant Draws Crowds for Its Incredible Cheeseburger
Tucked inside a modest strip center in McKinney, Texas, One and Only Burgers and Fries has quietly built one of the most loyal followings in the entire DFW area. With a 4.6-star rating from over 2,400 reviews, this humble spot proves you don’t need fancy decor or a trendy name to serve an unforgettable burger.
These Texas comfort food restaurants are still worth the drive this April
Texas has a way of making you feel at home the moment you sit down at the right restaurant. From small towns tucked off the highway to spots locals have loved for decades, comfort food here is more than just a meal. Whether you’re craving homemade pie, a big plate...
Coffee and kebabs: 10 businesses now open, coming soon in west McKinney
The Kebab Shop is now open in McKinney. (Courtesy The Kebab Shop) Interested in news from businesses in the McKinney area? Check out 10 businesses now open, coming soon and other updates from the west McKinney area. This list is not comprehensive. Now open. 1. Barrio Tacos. The restaurant serves...
Father of Richardson teen paralyzed in Waffle House parking lot shooting speaks out as...
RICHARDSON, Texas — What began as a spring break night out ended in gunfire and chaos outside a Waffle House in Richardson, leaving an 18-year-old high school senior paralyzed and a family searching for answers. James Jackson said he got the call no parent wants late that night —...
Several “No Kings” protests planned in North Texas this weekend
Hundreds of people are expected to attend nearly a dozen different "No Kings" protests planned across North Texas on Saturday.
Man killed while grocery shopping in Garland; police search for suspect
GARLAND, Texas - Detectives are searching for a suspect after a man was fatally stabbed inside a grocery store Friday evening, according to the Garland Police Department. Officers responded to a stabbing call shortly after 8 p.m. on March 27 in the 2900 block of South First Street to Fiesta Mart. When they got there,...
UIL girls soccer playoffs: See when and where local teams are playing in the...
With the girls soccer postseason continuing this week with the regional semifinals, here is a rundown of the scheduled playoff matchups for all schools within Star Local Media markets. CLASS 6A DIVISION I REGION I Coppell vs. Mansfield Lake Ridge, 7:30 p.m. Friday at Buddy Echols Field Plano East vs. Keller,...
Shooting at Waffle House parking lot leaves Richardson High student hospitalized, two people arrested
RICHARDSON, Texas — Police have arrested two people after a shooting that left a Richardson High School student hospitalized after a fight last week. According to Richardson police, officers were called to the Waffle House parking lot at 120 W. Spring Valley Road around 12:40 a.m. on March 19 after witnesses reported...
9-5A Softball Roundup: Lovejoy, Walnut Grove hold playoff spots at halfway mark
District 9-5A softball reached its midpoint on Tuesday and did so in seamless with no ties existing throughout the eight-team conference. Within that hierarchy resides a top four that includes each of the programs that qualified for the playoffs a year ago, albeit with a couple tweaks to that lineup. Lovejoy 5,...

















