The Greater Meaning Behind Frisco’s Whole Foods Announcement
The speculations have been swirling for years—the proverbial hole by the tollway in Frisco would someday have a grocery store. It wasn’t possible to officially confirm that it would be a Whole Foods, but the odds were good. That’s what was meant to go there originally before development plans on the site froze for a...
Repeat Offender Sentenced to 17 Years for Meth Possession in Rockwall County
ROCKWALL, TX (July 24, 2025) On Wednesday, July 22, 2025, a Rockwall County jury convicted Rockwall resident, Michael Joe Ray, 47, of the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine in an amount of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams. The jury sentenced Ray to Seventeen (17) years and 1 day in prison with the maximum...
Dementia caregivers get free support through new Medicare program
A new Medicare program, "GUIDE" (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience), offers free support and resources for those caring for dementia patients in North Texas. The program provides benefits like respite hours for caregivers, 24/7 access to nurses, case managers, and training. Eligibility is limited to those with...
These 10 US cities have the most remote workers
In recent years, the idea of how and where we work went through a seismic shift, with remote work emerging as a dominant force reshaping the traditional office landscape. Almost 12% of the workforce in the United States, amounting to over 18M people, is now working from home, either full time or under a hybrid...
Dad Jokes Cheesyburger sets opening date for Frisco burger spot
Dad Jokes Cheesyburger will offer smash burgers featuring dad jokes with each plate. (Courtesy Dad Jokes Cheesyburger) Dad Jokes Cheesyburger is set to open soon in Frisco. The new restaurant will offer smash burgers featuring dad jokes with each plate, according to its website. Its menu will also offer a black bean...
Whole Foods Market under construction at The Mix in Frisco
The Mix has begun construction on a future Whole Foods Market location that will serve as the anchor tenant of The Mix’s retail center, according to a July 24 news release. (Rendering courtesy Arcadis) Whole Foods Market is officially under construction at The Mix. The Mix has begun construction...
Up & Up Barbershop set to offer hair care services in west McKinney
Up & Up Barbershop is set to open July 25 in McKinney. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Up & Up Barbershop is set to open July 25 in McKinney, a company representative said. The service industry business will offer children’s haircuts, regular haircuts, beard trims, beard coloring and more. An Up & Up Golden Special...
Angie’s Lobster Scuttling into DFW
A popular seafood chain is getting ready to make a splash with its first Texas location-and exciting news for DFW diners, is setting its course for Plano. Angie’s Lobster is bringing the titular crustacean and several of its friends to the region later this year, reports Community Impact. The...
Inside Hutchins BBQ: Three Generations, Two Locations, One Mission
A t Hutchins BBQ in Frisco, Texas, the smoke doesn’t just signal a meal; it tells a story generations in the making. Today, 28-year-old Nick Hutchins is at the helm of the Frisco location, carrying forward a legacy started by his grandfather, Roy Hutchins, who opened the family’s first smokehouse in 1978. The legacy...
McKinney Police Arrest Three In Elderly Fraud
McKinney officials arrested three people in a fraud scheme that affected at least 75 elderly Texas residents, including several in North Texas. The suspects, Christian Bolding, 31, Eric Ell, 23, and Prakash Krishnaraj, 58, approached their victims at retail stores and offered to help them lower their utility bills....
