EV Inferno: Tesla Charging Unit Sparks Garage Fire, Extensively Damaging Texas Home
A Tesla charging unit sparked a two-alarm garage fire in Lewisville, Texas, on Monday, causing significant damage to the upper floors of the home and a second vehicle in the garage, according to fire officials. FOX 4 News reports that on Monday, a Tesla charging unit ignited a massive garage...
‘It’s humbling’: McKinney fire captain returns from helping flood-ravaged communities
Back from his deployment in Central Texas, a McKinney firefighter is talking about what he witnessed in the aftermath of deadly flooding and the kindness shown in the Texas Hill Country. Capt. Luke Dixon is back at McKinney Fire Department's Station #9 after an eight-day deployment in the Hill Country.
Allen ISD adopts revised cell phone policy to comply with state law
The Allen ISD Board of Trustees approved changes to its student cell phone policy July 21 to comply with House Bill 1481, which requires districts to restrict personal communication devices during school hours. Director of Student Services Jessica Warlick said the changes represent "an entirely new policy" with only...
Lewisville police fatally shoot a woman after fleeing traffic stop, brief chase
A car chase led to police fatally shooting a woman overnight.
Aerospace investment to bring hundreds of jobs to Richardson
Richardson is home to a major investment bringing hundreds of new jobs. Collins Aerospace is listed as a global leader in intelligent solutions for both aerospace and defense and they have two facilities in Richardson.
After a disaster: Covering the long road to recovery
We’ve seen it before. When natural disasters strike, the national spotlight often shines briefly and intensely, capturing scenes of devastation and human suffering. But once the immediate crisis passes and the headlines move on, it is local journalists who remain, bearing witness and documenting the long and...
McKinney council taps brakes on adding single-member districts
Gunnar Seaquist, attorney with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta, speaks to McKinney City Council during a July 22 meeting held at McKinney City Hall. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) City officials will hold off on pursuing the addition of new members to McKinney City Council until the next state legislative session at...
Hunt County Daily Inmate List – July 23, 2025
The post Hunt County Daily Inmate List – July 23, 2025 appeared first on Hunt County Theft Reports . On July 22-23, 2025, multiple individuals were arrested in Hunt County for various charges, including assault, reckless driving, drug possession, and being a fugitive. The post Hunt County Daily Inmate List – July...
Artificial intelligence-powered school set to open in Plano this fall
This week, the Department of Education issued new guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon encouraged its use, saying in a statement: “Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize education and support improved outcomes for learners.”. It...
Single-family homes fuel Frisco’s commercial surge
Construction workers build a new home in Frisco's Lexington master-planned community. (Jacob Vaughn/Community Impact) From master-planned communities like Lexington to custom homes at The Preserve, new neighborhoods are transforming Frisco’s remaining opening spaces and fueling commercial growth throughout the city....