Battery power storage sees sharp increase in Texas
PLANO, Texas — Keeping the lights on in Texas has been the state’s focus since the deadly freeze in 2021. Since then, companies and Texas’ grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), have found renewable routes to make sure Texans don’t stay in the dark.
22-year-old Frisco woman posed as FBI agent to scam older couple out of life...
CBS News - Garland Police have arrested a 22-year-old woman accused of exploiting a senior couple and stealing more than $25,000 of their life savings through a phone scam. On Aug. 6, officers responded to a Chase Bank on the 3200 block of Broadway Boulevard after an 80-year-old man and his 77-year-old wife reported...
Audit finds major oversight and funding issues in Denton streets and drainage departments
An audit has found what City Manager Sara Hensley called “bad administration” in Denton’s streets and drainage divisions. The city audit was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of maintenance activities for streets and drainage infrastructure. According to the results, Denton hasn’t been effective in a number of...
One killed in rollover crash on I-30 service road in Hunt County, officials say
CADDO MILLS, Texas — One person was killed in a rollover crash on the service road of Interstate 30 near mile marker 85 in Hunt County, officials said. A driver in a black Mercedes was heading eastbound on the I-30 service road near mile marker 85 in the Caddo Mills area when the vehicle lost control, hit a culvert,...
Chipotle Launches “Zipotle” Drone Delivery Service in Texas
Chipotle Launches “Zipotle” Drone Delivery Service in Texas Chipotle is taking food delivery to new heights — literally. The fast-casual chain has announced the launch of “Zipotle,” a new drone-powered delivery service created in partnership with autonomous delivery company Zipline. The service is currently rolling...
McKinney restaurant evacuated after suspect’s car was discovered outside, officials said
MCKINNEY, Texas — A McKinney restaurant was evacuated Sunday afternoon after McKinney and Princeton police discovered that a man wanted on multiple warrants was inside, officials said. Around 1:15 p.m. Sunday, the Princeton Police Department arrested 28-year-old Kris Kirkness, who has multiple warrants for his...
Denton ISD stabbing: Parents concerned over lack of district communication
DENTON, Texas - Some parents of students at Billy Ryan High School are upset that they learned a student was stabbed from social media instead of hearing it directly from Denton ISD. Now they are calling for more transparency from the district. Denton ISD stabbing. What we know:. Cristal Mendoza's...
Frisco resident wins $5 million in Texas Lottery scratch-off game
A Frisco resident claimed the first of four top prize-winning tickets worth $5 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game $5 Million Royale. The winning scratch-off ticket was purchased for $50 at the RaceTrac gas station at 2676 Eldorado Parkway in Frisco and claimed on Aug. 15. The claimant...
Garland lost its hospital — now it’s enrolling residents in a telehealth program
The city of Garland has enrolled residents in a new telehealth program billed as a way to increase and simplify health care access. The Garland City Council voted 7 to 2 last week to approve an agreement to bring Tap Telehealth to the community. Part of Dallas-based MD Health Pathways, the program connects users with...
Plano-Based Enseo Hires New Chief Marketing Officer and SVP of Sales Operations
Plano-based hospitality tech provider Enseo has announced two strategic hires that come at what the company called “a pivotal time” as it refines and enhances its technology solutions, including guestroom entertainment, managed Wi-Fi, and employee safety devices. Enseo said that Karen Wright has been appointed chief...
