Roommate arrested in fatal shooting in Sachse
A 21-year-old man was arrested early Saturday in connection with the fatal shooting of his roommate following a disturbance at a home in Dallas County, police said. The Sachse Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call around 4:37 a.m. on July 19 reporting a disturbance in the 2200 block of Bent Oak Trail. Officers...
City of Plano names new director of media relations
The city of Plano announced July 18 the hiring of Amanda McNew as director of media relations. McNew brings nearly a decade of experience in municipal communications and crisis response as media manager and lead public information officer for the Grapevine Police Department. She also worked at WFAA-TV for nine years...
Drone Food Deliveries on the Way to East Texas
(KNUE-FM) It’s incredible how much the world is changing all around us right now, even in East Texas. Recently, we heard about Robotaxis getting started in Austin, Texas. We have heard about robot food deliveries too. But it might not be very long until your next food order on Door Dash might be delivered by drone.
North Texas Performing Arts to host 2025 Got Talent contest
North Texas Performing Arts will host its 2025 North Texas' Got Talent contest , offering performers across the region the chance to compete for more than $4,000 in total prizes, including a $1,000 first-place award. The nonprofit organization launched the contest online during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since...
McKinney breaks ground on $79 million passenger terminal
The project aims to bring commercial air service to Collin County, but not without turbulence from nearby residents.
Applications open for the Allen Citizens Police Academy
The Allen Police Department is accepting applications for its 52nd Citizens Police Academy. Classes begin Sept. 3 and run through Nov. 19. Accepted applicants will experience various aspects of the police department, including school resource officers, traffic and motors units, criminal investigations, SWAT, police...
New boba shop Cup & Cup now open in Plano
Cup & Cup is located at 8000 Coit Road, Ste. 300, in Plano. (Jacquelyn Burrer/Community Impact) Cup & Cup, a boba tea and coffee spot, is now open in Plano. Owner Sarah Han said the shop officially opened July 3. Cup & Cup offers a variety of boba and coffee...
Pepper Lunch Bringing the Heat to Frisco
Sometimes a meal is just a meal and sometimes a meal is an event, full of excitement and audience participation. A growing teppanyaki chain is preparing to infuse the DFW dining scene with an element of theater and thrill; Pepper Lunch, which invites guests to prepare their own dishes, is opening a new location in...
A Celebration of National CROWN Day
Texas State Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers hit it outof-the-park holding her first ever celebration of National CROWN Day, in collaboration with renowned children’s book author Charlie Marcol. While planning the event held July 5 at the Afrocentric Epiphany Gallery in downtown Garland, who knew the community...
Black Business: The Flatrock Smokehouse BBQ Restaurant
The veteran and family-owned restaurant offers an exquisite blend of flavors and textures that will take your taste buds on a journey. From traditional BBQ dishes to innovative creations, the menu is designed to satisfy every palate. Their warm and welcoming atmosphere is the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining...