5 things to do in Plano: Musicals, comedy, running, concert
From timeless musicals to high-energy concerts, side-splitting comedy to family-friendly races, Plano’s late-August calendar is bursting with entertainment. Whether you’re humming along to The Sound of Music, laughing with Cody Smith, lacing up for the Summer Sizzler, or rocking out with The Spazmatics, there’s...
Expect Delays: I-30 Construction Closures in Rockwall County Detailed for Coming Week
Heads up, commuters. If you're planning to hit Interstate 30 anytime this week, prepare for a slew of lane closures that could affect your drive time. Information provided by Rockwall County's official website indicates that construction activities are behind the disruptions, with a mix of daytime and overnight works...
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Top 5 Reads Of The Week [August 11 – 15]
N orth Texas had plenty to chew on this week, Aug. 11 to 15, from curious wildlife sightings to changes that hit close to home. Some stories stirred debate, others fed appetites and a few added new chapters to the region’s growth. Together, they served as a reminder that even an ordinary week can read like a...
H-E-B Continues Growth In DFW Metroplex With Prosper Store Opening
H-E-B recently held a grand opening for a new 133,000-square-foot store at 2145 W Frontier Pkwy. in Prosper, Texas. The site joins eight other H-E-B stores and two Joe V’s Smart Shops the retailer has opened in the DFW Metroplex since 2022. “We’re excited our Prosper store will allow...
Rockwall ISD investigating after 2 ‘inappropriate and offensive flags’ were hung outside high school
ROCKWALL, Texas — Rockwall ISD officials are seeking information after two "inappropriate and offensive flags" were seen hanging from Rockwall-Heath High School. In a message to Rockwall-Heath High School families, Principal Todd Bradford said students observed the flags hanging from the east side of the high school....
Turn Old Photos and Letters Into Texas History With This Grant
Got Texas history in a box? UNT’s Rescuing Texas History grant offers digitization services to save it
Woman killed in Denton crash; driver arrested for Intoxication Manslaughter
At approximately 9:22pm on Friday evening, Denton Fire/EMS and Police responded to a major accident at the intersection of Windsor Drive and Northway. A vehicle turning onto Northwest from Windsor Drive was struck on the passenger side by a 22-year-old driver. One of the passengers in the turning vehicle was...
$90M Downtown revitalization helps reshape one of the fastest-growing cities in America
CELINA, Texas — Walk through downtown Celina, and it’s easy to see why the city is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Construction is everywhere, part of a massive $90 million revitalization project that’s reshaping the heart of town. And right in the middle of it all is a small business with deep roots.
Class of 2026 SG Dakari Spear Includes Virginia Tech in His Final Five Schools
Virginia Tech is one of two ACC schools in Spear's final five.
22-year-old Denton man arrested for intoxication manslaughter following deadly crash, police say
DENTON, Texas — A 22-year-old Denton man has been arrested on multiple charges after a crash Friday night that left one person dead, according to the Denton Police Department. Police said officers and fire crews responded to a major crash at the intersection of West Windsor Drive and Northway....
