Deadline to pay Texas property taxes is Jan. 31, here’s everything to know
Heads up, homeowners, the deadline to pay for property taxes not already paid through escrow accounts or partial payment plans is Saturday, Jan. 31. Those who own property have until 11:59 p.m. to pay online, by phone, by mail, or in person to avoid delinquency. Paying online last-minute could mean...
North Texas marks 40th MLK Jr. Day with closures, parades and community celebrations
Today marks the 40th observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader’s legacy, with banks, post offices, federal, state and local offices closed across the region and schools observing the day off.
Study ranks Frisco, McKinney, Flower Mound among top career cities
According to a new study, Flower Mound, McKinney and Frisco rank among the top 20 small U.S. cities for big career opportunities out of nearly 300 small cities nationwide. CoWorkingCafe , a branch of the Yardi real estate technology network, analyzed 19 metrics — including affordability, income and business density —...
Man charged with killing parents, including ex-McKinney city manager, jailed after hospital release
MCKINNEY, Texas — A man who was shot by police after allegedly shooting and killing his parents, including the former McKinney City Manager, was released from the hospital and jailed, records show. On Jan. 28, Leonard Ragan, 73, and Jackie Ragan, 72, were found dead inside their home located...
More Mo Bettahs Headed to DFW
A popular national chain is getting ready to bring the next best thing to DFW residents craving a Hawaiian vacation but not wanting to board a plane. Mo Bettahs is bringing all of the flavor and much of the atmosphere of the beloved island to Celina in a new storefront set to open later this year.
7-year-old boy loses leg after New Year’s Day crash caused by alleged drunk driver
A seven-year-old boy, Saeed, was seriously injured and lost part of his leg after an alleged drunk driver caused his family's car to flip on the Central Expressway. The suspect, 23-year-old Michael McRae, was arrested on charges including intoxication, assault and resisting arrest after witnesses reported him...
Coco Shrimp to Open New Wylie Location
DFW diners may not be able to surf Hawaii’s waves or enjoy its warm sunshine, but thanks to a growing local chain, they’ll be able to savor the island’s flavors. Coco Shrimp is readying a new location in Wylie, set to open later this year, reports Culture Map Dallas.
Warming shelters opening overnight in North Texas
Freezing temperatures are moving into North Texas. The Salvation Army is opening warming shelters across the area Saturday. The Salvation Army is opening warming shelters across North Texas overnight on Saturday. Below is a list of locations. Cardiologists: If Your Pants Keep Tightening, Don’t Ignore This Gelatin...
Dallas–Fort Worth, TX: Arctic Air May Bring Wintry Travel Impacts
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas – Arctic air is expected to move into North and Central Texas late this week, raising concerns about wintry travel impacts. According to the National Weather Service office in Fort...
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
