Fun family-owned Big Mike’s Bar and Grill from TV star debuts in Plano
A charming family-owned restaurant from a TV star has debuted in Plano. Called Big Mike’s Bar and Grill, it's an elevated sports bar that just opened at 3200 Alma Dr., in a former Pancho's Mexican Buffet where it's serving tasty Angus burgers and beer-battered onion rings, hand-battered in-house. Big...
Three men arrested for alleged gift card fraud estimated at $14 million
AUSTIN, Texas — Three men were arrested for suspected gift card fraud estimated at $14 million. The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) arrested Kristians Petrovskis, Romunds Cubrevics and Nurmunds Ulevicus for suspected gift card cloning. Officials say the men had over 400 gift cards in their...
Husband, wife held on firearms trafficking charges in Texas
It was one of the largest firearms seizures in Mexico at the time.
Prosper’s Sweet Tooth Explodes As Nothing Bundt Cakes Doubles Down On University Drive
Prosper’s dessert scene is getting even richer. Nothing Bundt Cakes is moving toward a second local bakery, with recent permits pointing to a new shop near the U.S. 380 and Gee Road corridor that could be frosting cakes by late winter if construction stays on track. According to Community...
Two arrested after report of gunshots in Frisco Square
The department said there were no injuries connected to the shooting and investigators believe it was an isolated incident.
$100K reward offered in deadly Dallas North Tollway hit-and-run
DALLAS, Texas — A $100,000 reward is being offered for information in a deadly hit-and-run on the Dallas North Tollway, as the family of a Dallas man killed in the crash pleads for answers more than two months later. Attorney Brock Duke announced the reward Monday, seeking information that...
Ex-Tarrant deputy convicted of Denton murder pleads guilty to second charge
A former sheriff’s deputy convicted of his girlfriend’s murder in Denton pleaded guilty Thursday to tampering with evidence from the murder investigation. Jay Allen Rotter, a 42-year-old former narcotics detective with the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, went to trial in 2023 on one count of murder. A...
Community starts fund for off-duty Lewisville firefighter killed in motorcycle crash
When the community found out Lewisville firefighter and paramedic Michael Swope was killed on Thursday, they wanted to help, so the Lewisville Fire Fighters Foundation started a campaign to raise funds for his family. Swope was off-duty when his motorcycle crashed in Fort Worth. Now, the community is coming together...
City of McKinney facilities to close for Christmas, New Year’s
Several city facilities, such as McKinney City Hall, will close during the holidays. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) All city offices in McKinney will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 during the holidays. In a nutshell. McKinney City Hall, located at 401 E. Virginia St., will be closed Dec. 24 and...
Plano students patent UV monitoring technology
Plano ISD announced that two students contributed to a newly issued U.S. patent for a UV exposure monitoring and alerts application. Shriya Viswanathan and Saura Agarwal, both seniors, received recognition for their work on the patent. Viswanathan attends Plano Senior High School, and Agarwal is enrolled in the...
