Celina ISD’s new athletic director hire Brent Whitson talks his goals in the role
CELINA, Texas — Celina ISD has officially named veteran coach Brent Whitson as its new athletic director — a key addition as the fast-growing district prepares for its jump from Class 4A to 5A competition. But for Whitson, the role comes with more than just managing expansion. It...
Tennis, Wine, Music, and Fashion at Dallas Open in Frisco
The NEXO Dallas Open is one of the most prestigious ATP Tour 500 men’s tournaments in the U.S. This year’s event, held Feb. 7-15, featured matches with top tennis stars, as well as dozens of activations, including wine-bar popups sponsored by its Official Wine Partner DAOU Vineyards. American...
St. Paul anti-ICE church protest: 30 more people indicted
(FOX 9) - Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Friday that the Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment charging 30 additional people in connection with an anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul church in January. Additional arrests, charges in anti-ICE protest at church. The backstory:. In a post on...
Pita Mediterranean serves build-your-own pitas, bowls in Frisco
Pita Mediterranean opened Feb. 14 in Frisco. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Pita Mediterranean recently opened in Frisco, a company representative said. The eatery’s menu features build-your-own pitas and bowls. Protein options include steak shawarma, chicken shawarma and falafel. A variety of dips and spreads are...
Rawhide Road Raid: Celina Cops Join Plano SWAT For Quiet Bust
What could have been a tense weekend showdown on Rawhide Road wrapped up quietly this morning, as Celina police teamed up with Plano’s SWAT unit and nearby tactical teams to serve a warrant and take all wanted individuals into custody without incident. Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public, although...
Texas and Oklahoma in the Crosshairs Wednesday: 15% Severe Risk Centers on Dallas–Fort Worth,...
TEXAS & OKLAHOMA — A developing severe weather setup could bring strong to locally severe thunderstorms across parts of the Southern Plains on Wednesday, with the greatest risk currently centered from north Texas into southern Oklahoma. Forecast guidance highlights a 15% severe probability area stretching across the...
5 Best Burger Spots in Carrollton that Locals Rave About
Carrollton, TX sits in the Dallas‑Fort Worth sprawl, but its burger culture is very much its own—Korean‑influenced spots, craft‑beer joints, and old‑school grills all have die‑hard fans. 1. Twisted Root Burger Co. (Carrollton) Twisted Root is a DFW classic, and the Carrollton location has...
This Texas Hole-in-the-Wall Kitchen Is Known for Street Tacos That Taste Like a Trip...
West Jefferson Boulevard is lined with everyday storefronts, but Taqueria El Trompo stands out for one reason. The smell of sizzling meat and warm tortillas reaches you before you even make it to the door. Inside, it is all focus and flavor. The trompo turns steadily, carving smoky, marinated pork...
Dallas man dies in fiery crash on Interstate 20
CALLAHAN, Texas — A 31-year-old Dallas man died after his vehicle collided with a parked truck on Interstate 20 early Friday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The incident occurred at 2:33 a.m. on February 27, 2026, at the 297-milepost eastbound rest area. Samuel Angel Vargas,...
Students Turn to Library After Texas Cellphone Ban
A Texas cellphone ban at Hillcrest High School in Dallas has led to book checkouts tripling as students turn to the library for entertainment.
