Injured person flown to trauma center after showing up at recently-closed North Texas hospital
QUINLAN, Texas — A patient suffering from a traumatic injury had to be flown by helicopter to another hospital after he showed up at a newly closed emergency room in rural Hunt County, officials said. Last month, the Hunt Memorial Hospital District Board voted to close two freestanding emergency...
Sean Christian Matthews Arrested After Breaking Into Real Salt Lake Stadium and Stealing a...
Authorities arrested Sean Christian Matthews after he allegedly broke into America First Field in Sandy, Utah, early Thursday morning. Matthews, a 23-year-old man from Rockwall, Texas, now faces multiple felony charges after entering the stadium illegally and damaging property to steal a Diet Coke. Police responded...
$4 Texas Twinkies Are Back at Hutchins BBQ, for 1 Day Only
You might drive past a Hutchins BBQ, one of our favorite local shops, on Thursday and wonder why there’s a line around the building. Well, it’s because Oct. 16 is National Texas Twinkie Day, which, yes, is a real thing (if you squint), and these little torpedoes of heat and flavor are worth the wait. Last year, they...
Deputies respond to juvenile gathering and gunfire reports in Lucas
LUCAS, Texas — Deputies from the Collin County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a large juvenile gathering on Mark Drive in Lucas on Saturday night following reports of disturbances and possible gunfire. The incident, which occurred around 10:00 p.m., involved noise complaints, potential underage drinking, and...
North Texas malt shop closing after 70-plus years following building sale
ANNA, Texas — A North Texas malt shop is closing after more than seven decades of serving up malts, burgers, and more, after its building was sold. Spurlock's Malt Shop in the 500 block of N. Powell Parkway in Anna said the shop will close in November after the property owners sold the building.
Where to Dine in Plano: The Best Restaurants, Cafes, and Hidden Gems
Once considered little more than a suburb of Dallas, Plano’s population has doubled since the mid-‘90s and is now a thriving city in its own right. Gone are the days when residents had to brave the Tollway to get a decent meal; now many Dallasites, not to mention travelers from other parts of Texas and […] The post...
A crash shattered the walls of a Garland restaurant — not the legacy inside
GARLAND, Texas — A Garland restaurant known for its Ethiopian cooking is temporarily closed after a vehicle slammed through its front wall and window Sunday afternoon. Video obtained by WFAA shows a car plowing into Star Bukri’s Restaurant and Catering, a longtime community fixture off Shiloh Road. The crash happened...
Nick Vujicic Celebrates 20 Years of Ministry with New Book Champions for the Brokenhearted
PLANO, Texas — Since 2005, Nick Vujicic’s NickV Ministries has helped the brokenhearted and shared the Good News of Jesus Christ worldwide. On November 16, Vujicic will release his new book, Champions for the Brokenhearted. The launch marks the 20th anniversary of NickV Ministries. Pre-orders are now open....
UNT Police Issue Alert Amid Surge in Electric Scooter and E-Bike Thefts on Campus
The University of North Texas (UNT) Police Department has issued a crime alert following a series of electric scooter and e-bike thefts on campus. According to an update from the UNT Police Department's social media, although one suspect has been apprehended and five scooters have been recovered, thefts are...
WATCH: 10-year-old saves choking brother with skills learned at babysitter club
LAVON, Texas — What started as a fun afternoon on the trampoline quickly turned into a frightening moment for one Collin County family, until a young girl’s quick thinking saved the day. Leah, the daughter of Heather James, Special Programs Administrator for the Lavon Police Department, jumped into...

















