Murphy PD Deploys the World’s First 2026 Tesla Model Y Police Fleet
The future of law enforcement has arrived in Murphy, Texas, and it looks a lot sleeker than the standard cruiser. UP.FIT, the specialized fleet division of Unplugged Performance, officially delivered two 2026 Tesla Model Y Police Patrol Vehicles to the Murphy Police Department this week—marking what appears to be the...
The Kebab Shop sets opening date in McKinney’s West Grove
The Kebab Shop is set to sell Mediterranean cuisine wraps and bowls in McKinney. (Courtesy The Kebab Shop) The Kebab Shop is slated to open Feb. 20 in McKinney’s West Grove, according to a company social media post. The eatery will serve a variety of Mediterranean dishes featuring rotisserie...
Greg Abbott Supports Federal Fair Housing Investigation Into East Plano Islamic Center
February 16, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott on Friday voiced support for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development launching a federal fair housing investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center, known as EPIC, over potential violations of the Fair Housing Act. Abbott backed...
Celina council amends zoning ordinance in response to state multifamily housing law
Celina will allow heavy industry by special use permit in all nonresidential zoning districts as a way to regulate multifamily and mixed-use developments. (Community Impact staff) Officials amended Celina’s zoning ordinance to allow heavy industrial uses by permit in Celina’s nonresidential zoning districts. The move...
Popular Indian ice cream chain opens first American location in Frisco
FRISCO, Texas — On a scale of one to 10, most people would give ice cream a 10. But a new ice cream spot in North Texas is on a scale of its own. It’s called Kelvin Scale, a nod to the scientific temperature scale that starts at absolute zero. That’s the reason it calls itself ‘absolute ice cream.’
Muslim leaders call for action after student prayer at Plano park disrupted by verbal...
North Texas Muslim leaders call for action after a student prayer group in a public park was verbally attacked.
North Texas jewelers accused in scheme targeting elderly victims
NBC 5 cameras were there last month when state and local authorities descended on Tilak Jewelers in North Texas. Newly obtained arrest warrants link the Irving store and Samai Jewelers in Frisco to what investigators describe as a large-scale fraud and money laundering scheme targeting elderly victims. According to...
McKinney FD announces ‘life-saving’ ambulance blood program
MCKINNEY, Texas — The McKinney Fire Department will soon have a new tool to help in the most serious medical emergencies. Starting Feb. 16, the department will launch a pre-hospital blood program, which will equip medical units to carry and administer blood to patients in the field and on the way to the hospital, the...
Developer Drops $30 Million On McKinney Airport Industrial Park Gamble
CapRock Partners is pressing ahead with a roughly $30 million industrial play right next to McKinney National Airport, with plans to break ground this spring on about 15 acres and bring roughly 250,000 square feet of Class A shallow-bay space to market. The McKinney Air Business Park is set to offer small-to-mid bay...
Leonard Elementary overwhelmed by ‘Kindness Across the Country’ challenge
LEONARD, Texas — A small Pre-K class in Leonard ISD, about an hour northeast of Dallas in Fannin County, is getting a big lesson in kindness this Valentine’s Day. Students in Mrs. Ashworth’s class and others at Leonard Elementary launched a “Kindness Across the Country” challenge. A simple Facebook post invited...
