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...
Texas Highway Crash Leaves Truck on Top of Car
In a split second, lives were on the line. The reactions online show just how passionate folks are about driving safety these days.
EPIC alleges texts by head of Texas funeral agency prove religious discrimination in investigation
The East Plano Islamic Center is including the head of the state’s funeral regulatory agency in its lawsuit alleging the agency’s investigation into EPIC is unlawful and involves religious discrimination, according to recent court filings. The mosque lists Kristin Tips, the presiding officer of the Texas Funeral...
Rural Texas hospitals warn of more cuts as costs rise, Medicaid shrinks
On Monday morning, rural hospitals asked for a lifeline in Austin. Rising costs, patients moving to urban areas, and new federal budget cuts are threatening healthcare access in small towns. Impacts are already being felt in North Texas. Two healthcare facilities in Hunt County closed this month—the freestanding...
H-E-B Opens Its Doors in Rockwall
North Texans have another reason to cheer this fall as H-E-B continues its expansion across the region. On Wednesday, October 29 at 6 a.m., the beloved Texas grocer will officially open its brand-new Rockwall location at 1600 I-30, on the southwest corner of I-30 and South John King Boulevard. The...
Plans for $35 million Grand Park move forward in Frisco
When complete, Grand Park will have a pond for visitors to kayak in. (Rendering courtesy city of Frisco) Grand Park is heading toward construction and a 2027 completion date for its first phase. On Oct. 7, Frisco City Council unanimously approved a contract with Crossland Construction for the first phase...
Anna ISD teacher arrested, charged with felony child injury after classroom incident
ANNA, Texas - An Anna ISD teacher is off the job and facing charges after an incident at school. The teacher was removed from her classroom at Hendricks Elementary School last week when the investigation began. Police have not released many details on the incident, but the young girl's mother...
