Garland Police Launch “Operation: Slowdown” to Combat Speeding and Road Fatalities in Texas
In a bid to curb the alarming rates of speed-related fatalities, the Garland Police Department, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Transportation, has announced a traffic enforcement initiative titled "Operation: Slowdown." Starting from today, the push for greater road safety will run through August 5 as...
83-Year-Old Barbara Addington Safely Found Thanks to Community Effort in McKinney, Texas
The community of McKinney, Texas, breathed a collective sigh of relief as the Collin County Sheriff's Office announced the safe return of 83-year-old Barbara Addington. The Sheriff's Office expressed its gratitude towards everyone who contributed to the efforts. "Thank y’all so much for the quick shares and tips that...
Ex-Lewisville police officer indicted after allegedly stalking woman
A former Lewisville police officer has been indicted on a stalking charge months after he was arrested on a sexual assault charge. Filemon Perez, 32, appeared in a Denton County court Thursday morning to be arraigned in the stalking case. His indictment alleges that Perez repeatedly went to a woman’s...
Plano Man with Stalking History Arrested for SMU Threats
DALLAS, TX – A Plano man previously convicted of stalking female Southern Methodist University (SMU) students has been arrested after allegedly making online threats against the university. Ian James Smith, 23, was taken into custody by SMU Police on Monday, July 16 in Dallas. He was named in an...
Garland police seek public’s help identifying man found dead in creek after heavy rain
GARLAND, Texas - Garland police are asking the public to help identify the body of a man found in a creek Sunday night, after heavy rainfall swept through North Texas. A body was discovered in a creek under a bridge in the 2600 block of Anita Drive around 9:45 p.m. Sunday. Garland officials said partial human remains...
A Guided Culinary Tour of Plano’s Boardwalk at Granite Park
The Boardwalk at Granite Park is situated around a small pond with a row of restaurants curving around it. The complex promises a wide variety of cuisines with a water feature as a backdrop. It sits at the southeast corner of the Dallas North Tollway and the Sam Rayburn Tollway, essentially on the border of Plano and...
Lewisville Amber Alert suspect charged with enticing a child
LEWISVILLE, Texas - A Denton County man is facing charges related to an Amber Alert issued out of Lewisville on Sunday morning. On Monday, 60-year-old Earl Lynn Wilder was charged with enticing a child with intent to commit a felony. Lewisville police arrested him this past Sunday after he was...
Japanese fast-casual concept Pepper Lunch to open first Texas location in Frisco
Pepper Lunch features a do-it-yourself teppanyaki concept with meals served on 500 degree Fahrenheit hot plates. (Courtesy Pepper Lunch) A new Japanese fast-casual dining restaurant is opening in Frisco. Pepper Lunch features a do-it-yourself teppanyaki concept with meals served on 500 degree Fahrenheit hot plates,...
Collin County Sheriff’s Office Takes Stage at Texas Sheriffs’ Conference in Fort Worth
At the 147th Annual Training Conference & Expo in Fort Worth, the pressing issues facing law enforcement today took center stage, with the Collin County Sheriff's Office playing a pivotal role in the discussions. According to a social media post from the Collin County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Jim Skinner and...
Capital murder suspect arrested in Frisco after allegedly fleeing traffic stop on foot
FRISCO, Texas - A capital murder suspect has been arrested in Frisco after police say he allegedly tried to leave a traffic stop on foot. The incident happened around 4:22 p.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of Stonebrook Parkway. After the suspect's vehicle was stopped by a Frisco officer, the official reportedly...
