Medical City McKinney debuts new surgery robot called ‘Wilbur’
Medical City McKinney medical officials and leaders pose in front of a new surgical robot after completing its first operation. (Courtesy Medical City McKinney) Medical City McKinney officials have unveiled the hospital’s newest surgical robot, named “Wilbur” by an Allen ISD 6th grade. Medical City McKinney received...
Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office Launches Drone as First Responder Program
The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office has introduced an innovative Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program, marking a major advancement in public safety technology. This initiative positions Rockwall County among a select group of Texas law enforcement agencies operating under a special FAA waiver that allows Beyond...
Man Fatally Struck by Vehicle on University Drive in Denton, Police Investigating Incident
A tragic incident occurred on Monday night when a man was struck by a vehicle and fatally injured in Denton, according to local authorities. The collision happened in the 1100 block of E. University Drive near Ruddell Street around 6:21 pm, as reported by the DFW Scanner. Emergency responders from...
3 accused in $14 million ‘gift card cloning’ scam in North Texas
GARLAND, Texas - All three suspects have immigration holds and are being held in Dallas County Jail. State officials estimate $14 million in fraud. The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center says Kristians Petrovskis, Romunds Cubrevics and Nurmunds Ulevicus are suspected of gift card cloning and possessed more...
Amazon Announces Drone Service Delivery To Another Texas City
Amazon is rolling out drone service to other areas of Texas.
SWAT standoff at Frisco home ends with suspect’s arrest
FRISCO, Texas - A SWAT standoff in a Frisco neighborhood ended peacefully on Wednesday morning. The suspect was arrested and no one was hurt. Frisco police said they got an automated license plate reader alert around 8 a.m. Wednesday morning regarding a stolen vehicle near the intersection of Stonebrook Parkway and...
Annual ‘Best of’ balloting now open
The highly anticipated “Best of 2026” Readers’ Choice Poll, hosted by C&S Media Publications, is officially underway! This year’s competition, celebrating the finest businesses, services, and dining options across Eastern Collin County, promises to highlight what makes our communities shine. From Sachse to Wylie,...
Volunteers launch ambitious effort to transform once-barren US landscape: ‘Will stand as a living...
"Each site will apply the same principles." Volunteers launch ambitious effort to transform once-barren US landscape: 'Will stand as a living example' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Cirrus Aircraft debuts 50,000-square-foot facility at McKinney National Airport
Cirrus Aircraft's new facility is now open at McKinney National Airport. (Courtesy Cirrus Aircraft) Cirrus Aircraft's new facility at McKinney National Airport is the “first of its kind” for the brand, said Bobby Moorehead, executive director at the new location. The specifics. An open house was hosted for...
2 Texas Men Charged In Theft Of Services At Poconos Hotel; One Wanted In...
Two men from Texas are facing charges for allegedly leaving a local hotel without paying for lodging and restaurant services, according to Pocono Township Police. On December 16, police received a report of a theft of services at The Swiftwater Hotel on Route 611. Cortez D. Livingston and Tyson J. Livingston, both of...
