Stormy Weekend Looms for North Texas After Tornado Watch Ends
Tornado Watch Lifted Amid Fading Immediate Threat (Image Credits: Unsplash) North Texas – The Tornado Watch that blanketed much of the region Friday was canceled early in the evening, but forecasters warned of persistent storm threats including heavy rain, flooding, high winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes...
Floating lanterns likely cause for fire that destroyed 2 Mesquite homes
MESQUITE, Texas — Two homes were destroyed in a fire Thursday night that investigators say was likely caused by floating lanterns released miles away. Around 8 p.m. on March 5, the Mesquite Fire Department responded to reports of a residential structure fire near Peachtree Road and Bruton Road. When firefighters...
Sporty pink Barbie merch truck will cruise into Dallas and Plano
Barbara Millicent Roberts is asking Dallas to think pink later this month. The popular Barbie Truck Tour will be rolling into two Dallas-area shopping centers the last two weekends of March:. March 21 —The Shops at Willow Bend, Plano. March 28 — The Shops at Park Lane, Dallas.
Dallas Suburb Boom Runs on Extra Taxes as Special Districts Send Bill to Future...
North Texas’ housing boom is not being bankrolled by city hall. Instead, a low-profile financing tool is quietly fronting cash for roads, water and sewers now and sending much of the bill to people who will not move in for years. Special taxing districts are helping unlock sprawling master-planned...
Anomalía Beauty Society opens in former La Foofaraw space this week
The beauty salon is set to open March 8, turning the former home decor retail spot into an inclusive, full-service salon. Anomalía Beauty Society, a Latina-owned beauty salon founded in Carrollton, is opening a location in Downtown Plano in the former La Foofaraw location this weekend. The salon offers...
The Peach Cobbler Factory serves sweet treats in Plano
The Peach Cobbler Factory opened Feb. 28 in Plano. (Courtesy The Peach Cobbler Factory) The Peach Cobbler Factory recently opened a Plano location, according to a company social media post. The business, which was founded in 2013 in Nashville, TN, serves a variety of desserts including:. Cobblers. Banana pudding....
Fondue, north Indian cuisine: Check out 5 business, restaurant updates in Allen
Panj Tara offers chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, shahi paneer, butter naan and more, according to its website. (Courtesy Panj Tara) Several businesses opened or are opening soon in Allen. Keep reading for the latest business and restaurant updates from Community Impact. This list is not comprehensive. Coming...
North Texas officials believe floating lantern to blame for fire that destroyed two homes
MESQUITE, Texas — Two Mesquite homes were destroyed by a fire believed to be caused by a floating lantern on March 5, officials said in a press release. The Mesquite Fire Department responded to reports of a residential structure fire around 8 p.m. March 5 near Peachtree and Bruton roads, according to the release....
2-year-old North Texas girl found safe, AMBER Alert discontinued
UPDATE (12:17 a.m.): The Hunt County Sheriff’s Office said the missing 2-year-old was found safe. GREENVILLE, Texas (KETK) — An AMBER Alert has been issued for a missing 2-year-old girl who authorities say may have been abducted Thursday evening in North Texas. According to the alert, Jolea Calabrese was last seen...
Frisco special education teacher charged with felony after alleged assault on student, police say
The McSpedden Elementary teacher was placed on leave and barred from campus as police and Frisco ISD continue a joint investigation.
