Texas City Called One of Worst for Gamers
If you’re a gamer and you’ve often wondered: “Why doesn’t this city have anything cool for gamers?” you should thank your lucky stars that you’re not in one certain Texas city. A new national study just ranked the worst cities in America for gaming...
Stackz Smash Burgers & Cocktails to offer double-patty burgers, boozy milkshakes in Frisco
Stackz Smash Burgers & Cocktails will be a modern smash burger and cocktail concept. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Stackz Smash Burgers & Cocktails is set to open soon in Frisco’s The Shops at Starwood, business owner Jasin Burt said. The menu will include double-patty smash burgers, bold house-made sauces, boozy...
Frisco Has A Mini City Where Kids Drive Jeeps And Learn Fire Safety
In a world where kids are usually met with a chorus of “don’t touch that,” one tiny corner of Frisco is basically handing them the keys… to a Jeep, no less. The facility’s fan-favorite “ Safety Saturdays ” are rolling back into 2026. These free events let families roam the mini village, tour the safety house and, for...
Flying Fish Opens 2nd Location in Plano
Flying Fish, the fast-casual seafood eatery founded by restaurateurs Shannon Wynne and Larry Richardson is now open at 4032 Preston Road in the former Dickey’s BBQ space. Inspired by the East Texas seafood joints on area lakes and especially Caddo Lake, Flying Fish has eleven outposts throughout Texas and Arkansas.
The Peach Cobbler Factory Continues Rapid Texas Growth with Plano Opening
The new Plano store is set to offer a full lineup of premium, Southern-inspired desserts that have made the brand a household name. Guests can expect the signature 12 flavors of fruit cobblers, 12 varieties of banana pudding, and the famous cobbler shakes. The menu also includes gourmet cookies, brownies, churro...
Allen Physician Karthik Sampath Arrested in Collin County
After Collin County issued a warrant for Dr. Karthik Sampath in December, the UTSW-trained physician was booked into Collin County jail on Feb. 13. He previously failed multiple times to appear before the judge since being charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) in December of 2024. Court records indicate that...
Texas Surgeon Sentenced to 8½ Years in Prison in $145M Fraud Scheme
A Texas orthopedic surgeon was sentenced Tuesday to 8.5 years in federal prison for his role in a $145 million health care fraud scheme that targeted injured federal workers and government insurance programs.
Celina ISD names new athletic director after predecessor resigned
The district said Brent Whitson will be formally introduced as the new director on Monday evening during a regular board meeting.
Texans Credit Union to build $3M freestanding building in McKinney
A Texans Credit Union branch is open at 3174 S. Hardin Boulevard in McKinney. Another McKinney location is set to open on University Drive. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) This article is based on a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations filing. Community Impact will update this story when more information is...
Thousands without power in Texas
TEXAS — As of Tuesday afternoon, 14,857 homes and businesses are without electricity across Texas, according to the latest outage data. That represents about 0.1% of the 15,577,006 customers tracked statewide. Texas currently ranks fifth in the nation for the total number of power outages and ninth for the percentage...
