Carrollton Crowned Texas Capital Of High-Earning Almost-Retirees
Carrollton, a North Dallas suburb of roughly 130,000 residents, has quietly stepped into the spotlight as Texas' top hotspot for adults on the brink of retirement, and several other D-FW suburbs are not far behind. A new national roundup shows a tight cluster of older, often well-paid households in North Texas...
Texas restaurants face mounting pressure in 2026 as closures hit North Texas
DALLAS — Texas restaurant operators are entering 2026 under continued financial strain, even as some indicators showed modest improvement late last year, according to new economic insights from the Texas Restaurant Association. The association’s fourth-quarter survey of more than 50 Texas restaurant operators found...
Red’s on Main serves modern American cuisine in Frisco
Red’s on Main launched a soft opening Feb. 7. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Red’s on Main recently launched a soft opening in Frisco, business owner Adrian Creasey said. The new eatery will serve modern American cuisine including paninis, smashburgers, chicken fried steak and salads, Creasy said. Some items not...
Family Lasagna And Old-School Charm Turn Ex-Steak ‘n Shake Into McKinney’s Cozy New Italian...
Venezia Trattoria is quietly carving out its own lane in McKinney, leaning hard on old‑fashioned hospitality and a tight, comfort‑first Italian menu. The Krasniqi family aims for a calm, family‑friendly dining room and the kind of dishes that feel made for regulars rather than one‑time splurges.
Officials issue warning after series of wild animal attacks: ‘We are occupying their space’
"I think with that comes some level of responsibility." Officials issue warning after series of wild animal attacks: 'We are occupying their space' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Deputy moonlighting as scuba instructor charged after 12-year-old drowns during class
Armstrong worked a full daytime shift and an overnight shift at his second job. By the time he got to class, he had "little or no sleep in the past 24 hours." The post Deputy moonlighting as scuba instructor charged after 12-year-old drowns during class first appeared on Law & Crime .
Dallas Braces For Rowdy Late-Week Storms After T-Shirt Tuesday
Dallas is soaking up one more laid-back, springlike Tuesday, with morning temps in the mid 60s and a fast climb into the upper 70s this afternoon. A south-southwest breeze will crank up through the day, helping it feel warmer than the calendar says. A weak front slips through late Tuesday and could kick up a brief...
Texas AG Ken Paxton vows to investigate alleged ‘sharia city’ coming to North Texas
"While you're on American soil, you will obey America's laws."
Top stolen vehicles in Texas for January 2026 revealed
DALLAS, Texas — Trucks continue to dominate the list of stolen vehicles in Texas, with sedans not far behind, according to a recent report. The Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra remain the most targeted vehicles, highlighting the trend that criminals often target high-demand vehicles with easy resale potential. The...
Plano considers app-based alternative to DART
Tonight, city leaders in Plano will take a look at another public transit option. The city is exploring an alternative to DART in case residents vote to end DART services in May.

















