Allen residents name their 2025 “Best of” winners
Each year, Star Local Media celebrates the businesses that help make Allen a great place to live, work, and thrive — and the 2025 Best of Allen results are officially in. Residents cast their votes to recognize their favorite restaurants, retailers, service providers and community destinations across dozens of...
Rampant Vandalism: 30 Vehicles Broken Into Near Rough Riders Field
In a recent incident that has left residents on edge, a man allegedly broke into multiple vehicles in a parking garage near the Rough Riders field. According to a post on social media, the unidentified man smashed the windows of approximately 30 vehicles, prompting a wave of concern among the local community. The...
New charges filed against former Celina ISD coach
Former Celina ISD middle school coach Caleb Elliott faces a new criminal charge and a third civil lawsuit amid an ongoing investigation where the number of alleged victims has risen to 39.
Degree Wellness to offer red light therapy, IV services in McKinney
Degree Wellness will offer a variety of wellness services such as red light therapy. (Courtesy Degree Wellness) A new wellness center called Degree Wellness is coming soon to McKinney, Owner Nicholas Schrapps said. The center will offer a variety of wellness services such as full-body cryotherapy, cold plunge,...
Palace Barber Shop continues 133 year old legacy in downtown McKinney
Palace Barber Shop owner Linda Marshall gives longtime customer Jerry Brooks a haircut. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) As customers file through the doors of Palace Barber Shop in downtown McKinney, they either take a seat in the red chairs lining the wall or go immediately to a barber chair. For the most part,...
DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill brings its spin on Chipotle to McKinney
A fast-casual Tex-Mex chain from Tennessee of all places has come to Texas: Called DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill, it opened its first location in McKinney at 6451 West University Dr, #500, in a new shopping center west of US-75. DosBros — which is no relation to Dos Bros Tacos, a...
Thanksgiving Eve Power Outage: A Frustrating Feast Delay
A power outage on the eve of Thanksgiving Day has left many residents frustrated and worried. The unexpected blackout occurred when refrigerators were filled with hams, turkeys, and briskets for the upcoming holiday. Despite the inconvenience, the affected residents promptly reported the issue to Oncor, the local...
Woman dead, four other family members hurt after early morning Lewisville house fire
Flames swept through the mobile home around 2:30 a.m.
Texas officials react after hospital allegedly demanded lengthy paperwork while woman was in active...
Kashena Manuel recorded the alleged delay in medical care her daughter, Kiara, experienced during labor at the Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite. She felt compelled to capture video footage of Kiara’s struggles, claiming her actions were driven by shock and the need to create an unbiased record of the...
Neon Cactus: Fusion cuisine with a philanthropic twist
DALLAS (KDAF) — Neon Cactus in Fairview offers great food and a way to give back to the community, with weekly events where a percentage of sales is donated to a nonprofit. “This is an amalgamation or a fusion of Mexican cuisine, but it’s got global influences on it,” said AJ Joglekar, Executive Chef Partner....

















