Inside the Collin County sheriff’s cyber unit targeting a global fraud ring
Sheriff Jim Skinner opens the door to a high‑security digital forensics lab, driving a multistate investigation into a gold‑bar scam that has drained seniors of their life savings.
McKinney’s Finch Park Named One of the Best in Texas
F inch Park was recently named a Lone Star Legacy Park by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society, one of the highest honors awarded to a park in Texas. The designation recognizes parks that hold special prominence within their communities and across the state. The award was presented during the TRAPS Annual Institute...
Brunch Just Got Better In Plano: Inside Urban Egg
Mornings just got a little more indulgent. Urban Egg, the Colorado-born brunch concept known for its all-scratch kitchen, opened its newest location in December 2025 at Preston Towne Crossing, marking its second Texas outpost and 12th restaurant in the U.S. The vibe is bright and welcoming, the kind of place that...
New Kroger store breaks ground at McKinney, Prosper border
Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 27 for a new Kroger Marketplace at the southeast corner of Laud Howell Parkway and North Custer Road in McKinney. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) A new Kroger Marketplace is coming to the southeast corner of Laud Howell Parkway and North Custer Road in McKinney. The...
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop closes south Plano location
Fuzzy's Taco Shop offers a variety of Tex-Mex classics, such as tacos, enchiladas, burritos and quesadillas. (Courtesy Fuzzy's Taco Shop) Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in Plano is now closed, a business representative confirmed. The location’s last day was Feb. 26, the representative said. The chain restaurant offered a variety...
Avelo Airlines launches at McKinney, creating jobs and offering low-cost flights
MCKINNEY, Texas — McKinney is officially joining the ranks of cities with commercial air service — and its newest partner, Avelo Airlines, is ready for takeoff. “It is Avelo like yellow or jello or hello,” said founder and CEO Andrew Levy, as he introduced the low-cost carrier that will soon call McKinney National...
Recall alert issued for North Texas-based male-enhancement supplement, FDA says
MCKINNEY, Texas — A North Texas-based company is issuing a recall for a male-enhancement supplement, the Food and Drug Administration and company jointly announced on Wednesday. Lockout Supplements, which is headquartered in McKinney, Texas, is voluntarily recalling all lots of its Boner Bears Chocolate Syrup after...
The Future: Kroger Texas Division Drives Forward Through Innovation
Kroger Texas says the spirit of innovation runs through everything the division undertakes. As a result, Houston and Dallas have served as test-and-learn markets for several of Kroger’s national innovations. These include Nuro driverless grocery delivery, a Hispanic concept store and an Asian concept store. For the...
This Eerie Texas Bridge Looks Like A Portal To Another Dimension
Some places in Texas make you wonder if the veil between worlds is thinner than we think, and Old Alton Bridge in Lantana is definitely one of them. This weathered iron structure doesn’t just cross Hickory Creek, it seems to bridge the gap between reality and something altogether more mysterious.
North Texas Man Accused Of Stealing Expensive Cars In College Station, Houston, And Arkansas
A north Texas man is in the Brazos County jail on charges of stealing expensive cars in College Station, Houston, and Arkansas. An arrest report from College Station police says 29 year old Saifuldeen Al-Gburi of Plano used a fake name to take a BMW X7 last September in Katy.
