Portillo’s sets opening month to serve Chicago fare in Frisco
Portillo’s is set to open its first Frisco location in April. (Courtesy Portillo’s) Portillo’s is slated to open at the end of April in Frisco, a company representative said. On the menu. A variety of Portillo’s signature menu items will be available at the new Frisco location,...
Playa Bowls eyes April opening date for Allen location
Playa Bowls sells smoothie bowls, smoothies, juices and cold brew, according to its website. (Courtesy Playa Bowls) Playa Bowls is expecting to open its Allen location this spring, franchise owner David Butler said. The business sells smoothie bowls, smoothies, juices and cold brew, according to its website. Playa...
Q&A: Get to know the candidates looking to be Allen’s next mayor
Candidates for the Allen mayoral race include Chris Schulmeister and Dave Shafer. (All photos submitted by candidates/Community Impact) Allen voters will select a new mayor this May. What’s happening. Current Allen Mayor Baine Brooks is completing his final term in the seat and cannot run for reelection based on...
Rooted In Kindness: Allen Man Gives Away Thousands Of Plants In His Front Yard
Cars slow along Rocky Creek Lane in Allen, some pulling briefly to the curb, others circling back after spotting a folding table covered in small potted plants. There’s no cashier, no large signage advertising a business and no one asking for payment. Instead, there are rows of greenery and a handwritten invitation...
All lanes reopen after fatal pedestrian crash on I-30 in Dallas
Traffic has resumed on Interstate 30 in Dallas after a pedestrian was struck and killed early Tuesday morning, authorities confirmed. The fatal incident occurred around 4:45 a.m. near the intersection of I-30 and Sylvan Avenue, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency crews shut down all westbound...
Why This LEGENDARY BBQ Spot Defines Texas Flavor in Dallas, TX
Everything about Pecan Lodge feels like Dallas distilled into smoke, fire, and big flavors. Locals first discovered it as a humble operation that grew from the farmers market into a Deep Ellum institution. Today, it draws both hometown regulars and curious visitors hunting serious Texas barbecue. From the first bite...
Why This VINTAGE Burger Joint Has Been a Neighborhood Favorite Since 1957 in Richardson,...
How does a small charcoal burger joint become a full‑blown neighborhood favorite?. At Del’s Charcoal Burgers, the draw is simple: smoky patties, quick counter service, and prices that still feel friendly. Locals talk about coming here as kids, then returning with their own families, turning Del’s into a...
Pedestrian dies in hit-and-run crash on Northwest Highway, Dallas police say
DALLAS — A man died on Tuesday night after being hit by a vehicle in northeast Dallas, police said. Officers responded around 9:07 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, to a major crash in the 6300 block of East Northwest Highway, the Dallas Police Department said in a press release. When investigators arrived, they found that...
Body of Nazeer Paktiawal returned to Richardson mosque amid questions about his death in...
While this community is united in prayer, they're also united in the quest for the truth.
Man Without ID Attacks TSA Agents At Texas Airport
A 33-year-old California man faces federal charges after a violent outburst at Dallas Love Field. The suspect allegedly assaulted TSA agents and a police officer, causing a facial fracture, after failing to provide ID.

















