National Weather Service expands winter storm watch
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Dallas, Collin and Denton counties from Friday afternoon through late Saturday night as an Arctic air mass brings dangerous cold and a mix of winter precipitation to the region. The watch takes effect at noon Friday and continues until 6 a.m. Sunday for...
Serial child predator sentenced to life in 1991 cold case
PLANO, Texas - Nicholas Carney, a 65-year-old from Ardmore, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to life in prison for the 1991 kidnapping and sexual assault of an eight-year-old child in Plano, Texas. The verdict was delivered by a Collin County jury, according to a press release from Collin County Criminal District...
Allen ISD’s new open enrollment program adds 20 students after soft launch
Shelly Gallus, a kindergarten teacher at Olson Elementary School, welcomes students to class on the first day of school in August 2025. (Courtesy Allen ISD Communications) Allen ISD’s new open enrollment program for out-of-district transfers led to enrollment of 20 additional students for the spring 2026 semester,...
NewPoint ‘bullish’ on senior living and care as it builds infrastructure for transactions
Since being acquired by FBRT, which is the publicly traded real estate investment trust that is externally managed by Benefit Street Partners. NewPoint Real Estate Capital has ventured into financing senior living and care transactions — namely, those involving independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing....
MOOYAH Leads the Anti-Resolution Revolution, Proving that Quality Burgers, Fries & Shakes are Worth...
January 20, 2026 // Franchising.com // PLANO, Texas – As 2026 begins and conversations around New Year’s resolutions take place, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is taking a different approach by leaning into exactly what the beloved QSR concept does best: serving up delicious burgers, French fries and milkshakes....
Prosper police chief to retire in February
Prosper Police Chief Doug Kowalski joined the Prosper Police Department in 2014 as interim police chief and was later appointed to the permanent role. (Courtesy town of Prosper) Prosper Police Chief Doug Kowalski will retire in February after more than a decade with the town, according to a Jan. 20...
Plano is the 7th best U.S. city to find a job in 2026, report...
Dallas neighbor Plano has worked its way into 7th place in WalletHub's new study ranking the best places to find a job in 2026. The just-released "Best Cities for Jobs (2026)" report compared 182 U.S. cities based on 31 relevant metrics "that shape the strength of local job markets" across two main categories: a...
McKinney Kroger Store to Close Doors, Another to Open
Kroger announced it is closing a store in midtown McKinney, but expects to open a new store in the area soon after. The store, at Lake Forest Drive and Eldorado Parkway, is expected to shut down in March. Another store shut down a year ago in East McKinney. Community Impact...
Local South Dakota Police Need Help Finding Missing Texas Woman
Molly Richards was reported missing in early December of 2025. She was last seen in the "Old West Town" of Deadwood
Allen Becomes Hub For Texas Entrepreneurs In 2026
Allen will take center stage for Texas entrepreneurship this year after being selected as one of the host cities for the 2026 Governor’s Small Business Summit, a statewide initiative designed to support small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Announced by Governor Greg Abbott, the program will bring a...

















