Watch The Skies (And Your Wallet): Plano Balloon Festival Issues Scam Alert
The Plano Balloon Festival is almost here, and North Texans are ready for four days of hot air balloons, fireworks, live music and family fun. But before you make plans, organizers are warning festivalgoers about ticket scams. Scam Alert: Buy Only From Official Sources Plano Balloon Festival, Inc. issued a reminder...
Father shot while breaking up fight between teens in Mesquite, police say
MESQUITE, Texas - A father was shot Sunday while trying to break up a fight between teenagers behind a Mesquite elementary school, police said. Officers responded to a shooting call in the 2500 block of Helen Lane just before 8:30 p.m. Sunday. According to investigators, a teen who was being...
North Forney’s speed proves too much for Plano East
FORNEY – Too much speed. Too much Legend Bey. That combination led North Forney to a dominant 55-10 non-district win over Plano East Friday night at Better Life Stadium. “We fought them well for a while, but they just had too much speed for us, just too fast,” said Plano East head coach Tony Benedetto.
Interstate 30 in Rockwall County Set for Nightly Closures and Daytime Lane Restrictions Due...
Travelers through Rockwall County this coming week will need to prepare for a multitude of road closures and lane restrictions on Interstate 30, thanks to ongoing construction efforts. Information released by Rockwall County details the range of construction activities that are set to take place starting today...
Inflation still squeezing Texas restaurants as owners work to hold menu prices steady
GARLAND, Texas — Texas restaurants continue to grapple with higher food, labor and supply costs, but many owners say they are doing everything they can to avoid passing those increases on to customers. A new report from the Texas Restaurant Association shows that businesses across the state are still...
The Enormous Thrift Store In Texas With Rock-Bottom Prices That Feel Almost Unreal
Tucked away in Rockwall, Texas sits a secondhand paradise that defies all expectations of what thrift shopping should be. The Rockwall County Helping Hands Thrift Store & Boutique offers an experience so extraordinary that shoppers regularly drive from counties away just to fill their bags with treasures at prices...
Hunt County Daily Inmate List – September 5, 2025
The post Hunt County Daily Inmate List – September 5, 2025 appeared first on Hunt County Theft Reports . See the full list of Hunt County jail bookings for September 5, 2025. Includes names, charges, booking times, and arresting agencies. The post Hunt County Daily Inmate List – September 5, 2025 appeared first on...
5 Best Barbecue Joints in McKinney, Texas to Try
Just north of Dallas, McKinney sets itself apart with red-brick charm, a lively historic downtown, and a food scene that leans into both tradition and creativity. In true Texas fashion, McKinney’s barbecue is big, bold, and smoky—lots of brisket, sausage, and all the sides you can handle. From...
Rockwall County Detention Center Reports Average Daily Population of 259 Inmates in August
The Rockwall County Detention Center released its detainee statistics for August, detailing the average population and the number of individuals booked and released. According to data published last Friday, the facility had an average daily population of 259 inmates throughout the month, as reported on the Rockwall...
Hopkins County Arrest: Man Detained for Disorderly Conduct at Hospital
The post Hopkins County Arrest: Man Detained for Disorderly Conduct at Hospital appeared first on Hunt County Theft Reports . A 30-year-old man was arrested at a local hospital in Hopkins County after exposing himself while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The post Hopkins County Arrest: Man Detained for...
