Dallas Commuters: Prepare for Detours Amid DNT Widening Project Night Closures
Commuters in Dallas brace for detours as the NTTA kicks off overnight closures for a much-anticipated widening project. The southbound exit ramp of the Dallas North Tollway to John Hickman Pkwy., Warren Pkwy., and Gaylord Pkwy. will be temporarily unavailable to drivers tonight and tomorrow night, as reported by an...
Where to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Plano, Frisco, Dallas And Beyond
Mother’s Day isn’t just another Sunday — it’s a chance to pull out all the stops for the woman who made everything possible (including your favorite childhood casserole). Whether she craves a slow morning with mimosas, dreams of dessert before dinner or just wants to be doted on for a day, this is her moment....
McKinney ranks as most affordable US city in new report
Data from Motley Fool shows that McKinney is the most affordable city in the U.S., as it boasts both a low cost of living and high median incomes. According to the report, McKinney has a median household income of $116,654 and a cost-of-living estimate of $75,348. Data shows the median income in McKinney is 43%...
Cop praised for compassion shown to teenager
A police officer in Plano turned something bad into something good. Police and firefighters got a call about a crash on Spring Creek Parkway on Easter Sunday. They got there and learned one of the drivers was a 16-year-old boy who had just purchased flowers and was on his way to have dinner with his girlfriend and...
The Best Burger In Dallas Is Already Eyeing Collin County
I love burgers. I mean, I truly love burgers — and have eaten fantastic burgers all over the world, from New York to Tokyo and lots of places in between. Dave Culwell loves burgers, too. Great, but you know what really matters? He makes some of the best ones in Dallas. And he's already eyeing Collin County. Burger...
The ECISD Special Olympics Teams shined at the 2025 State Summer Games in Melissa
MELISSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Ector County ISD Special Olympics program had two teams qualify from the Area 18 local tournament to compete at the prestigious Special Olympics Texas Summer Games held in Melissa, Texas. Both teams representing ECISD took home the hardware in their respective divisions. ECISD Empire...
TxDOT begins project to widen U.S. 75 in Van Alstyne
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas (KXII) - TxDOT said construction is set to begin Monday on a project that will help continue preparing north Texas for growth, this time near Van Alstyne. Mike Shaw with the city said they’re much needed upgrades. “Van Alstyne is growing very fast, not just in...
Collin County Sheriff’s Office Champions Inclusion at Special Olympics Texas Event in McKinney
It was a day when the spirit of competition and community showcased itself in full force in McKinney, Texas. The Collin County Sheriff's Office took to social media to express their pride in supporting the Special Olympics Texas games. "We were honored to saddle up and help kick off Opening Day of the Special...
Bills to allow for moving May elections to November advance
DALLAS — Saturday's local elections saw low turnout, as is typical for May municipal elections. It could also be the last time Texas voters head to the polls in May if a bill proposed to move May elections to November comes to pass. Dallas County saw 8.3% of its...
H-E-B continues Texas expansion, set to open newest location in Melissa next week
MELISSA, Texas – H-E-B is continuing to expand across Texas, with its newest location set to open next week. The Melissa H-E-B location will open Wednesday, May 14. The 131,000-square-foot store is about 45 minutes north of Dallas. This location will include a full-service pharmacy, a True Texas BBQ...
