Controversial Plano Mosque Moves Ahead With Abbott-Opposed Development
The East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) will move forward with its plans for a controversial residential development in Collin and Hunt Counties, according to a Monday announcement. Instead of being named EPIC City, however, Capital Community Partners says the proposed community will now be named “The Meadow.”....
Dallas Couple Hit With Murder Charge In Denton Woman’s Fentanyl Death
Denton police say a December overdose death on West Hickory Street has led to murder charges against a Dallas couple, after detectives traced the fentanyl involved back to them. The victim, 34-year-old Amber Morris, was found unresponsive at a home in the 2200 block of W. Hickory Street on Dec....
Crash closes two southbound lanes of U.S. 75 in McKinney, officials say
MCKINNEY, Texas — A crash on Tuesday morning caused two southbound lanes of U.S. 75 to close in McKinney, officials say. The crash was reported early Tuesday morning in the southbound lanes of U.S. 75 near FM 543 in McKinney, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Around 5:30...
I-35E crash and fire shuts down northbound lanes, causing major delays
LEWISVILLE, Texas — A crash and fire shut down the northbound lanes of Interstate 35E through Lewisville on Tuesday morning, officials said. Texas Department of Transportation officials reported the crash around 7:55 a.m. Tuesday, in the express lanes of I-35E near Justin Road. One vehicle caught fire as a result of...
Hunt County Deputies Arrest Greenville Man After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
On Sunday, January 4, 2026, Hunt County deputies responded to a report of a stolen vehicle within county limits. A deputy later spotted the vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver refused to pull over and accelerated. Additional units joined the pursuit, and deputies were ultimately...
McKinney To Host First-Ever BMW Half Marathon
M cKinney will mark a major milestone this spring as it hosts its first-ever half-marathon. On March 28, 2026, the city will debut the McKinney Historic Half Presented by BMW, a brand-new race designed to showcase McKinney’s historic charm, outdoor spaces and growing reputation as a destination for community-centered...
Gloria’s Latin Cuisine relocates Frisco restaurant to Plano
The new restaurant, about one mile from the previous location, is officially open at 8601 Preston Road in Plano. Salvadoran/Tex-Mex restaurant Gloria’s Latin Cuisine has relocated its Frisco restaurant just one mile down the road to a newly-built location at 8601 Preston Road. The new location spans about 8,500...
Coyotes removed from Frisco neighborhood after child attacked
FRISCO, Texas - A young girl suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being attacked by a coyote while walking with her mother in the Lexington Park Community, according to Frisco Animal Services. The incident occurred on May 26, 2025, prompting officials to remove three coyotes from the area. Frisco Animal...
Dallas man sentenced to federal prison for violent crime spree
SHERMAN, Texas - A 20-year-old Dallas man has been sentenced to federal prison for a violent crime spree in the Eastern District of Texas, according to U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Victor Heredia pleaded guilty to two counts of Hobbs Act robbery and received a 78-month sentence from U.S. District Judge Michael J....
Check out 13 business updates for south Frisco
Mio Gusto Italian Cuisine offers various antipasta dishes, including polpo alla griglia which is grilled octopus served with arugula and cherry tomatoes. (Courtesy Mio Gusto Italian Cuisine) Here are 13 business updates for south Frisco. Now open. 1. Belk. The department store recently opened one of two new stores...
