Weekend I-30 closure sparks concern: “It seems like it takes so long”
DALLAS - Heads up Dallas drivers: TxDOT announced a major closure this weekend on I-30. The #1 Worst Thing for Blood Sugar (Stop Believing It's Sugar!)Blood Sugar Institute |. All lanes going eastbound and westbound on I-30 just south of downtown Dallas will be closed through the weekend. The I-30...
Collin College Selected for National Pilot of Performance-Based Automotive Certification
As advanced vehicle technologies continue to reshape repair procedures and liability considerations, a new certification pilot aims to change how technician competency is measured — moving beyond written exams to hands-on validation. Collin College is one of six institutions in the nation selected to participate in a...
Roads reopened in part of east Allen as crews repair gas leak
ALLEN, Texas — The Allen Fire Department and Atmos Energy have repaired a gas leak in east Allen which caused road closures Saturday evening. According to AFD, the leak was near Main Street and Greenville Avenue. Evacuations were put in place in the northwest corner of the intersection on Saturday morning, and later...
New Crispy Cones ice cream shop tops Dallas’ 5 most popular stories
Editor's note: The top Dallas news of the week includes a new ice cream shop with a twist and a major downtown Dallas road closure. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then visit this guide to plan the rest of your weekend. 1. Crispy Cones opens in Plano...
North Texas Cold Weather Update: How Wind Chill Amplifies Risk Into Early February
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas – As Arctic air surges deep into the Southern Plains through late January and into early February, North Texas is facing a kind of cold that can turn dangerous faster than many...
New 2026 Eviction Law Changes Rules for Texas Landlords and Tenants
As we ring in 2026, Forney residents and property owners alike are facing a significant shift in the local housing landscape. Effective January 1, 2026, Senate Bill 38 (SB 38) has officially overhauled the Texas eviction process, aiming to modernize procedures while speeding up cases involving unauthorized occupants....
H-E-B is opening 8 new Texas stores in 2026 — but its German rival...
State filings reveal where H-E-B and Aldi are opening new Texas grocery stores in 2026. Here's a list.
GEICO Expands in Richardson Amid North Texas Boom
Ribbon-cutting. Job creation. A Cowboys partnership. GEICO’s latest moves in Richardson are making waves. But what’s driving this growth?. Richardson, Texas, is buzzing. Corporate expansions, infrastructure investments, and a booming population have turned this North Texas city into a magnet for business. GEICO’s...
Rockwall County installs first Safe Haven Baby Box to give parents a safe, anonymous...
The McLendon‑Chisholm fire station now houses a Safe Haven Baby Box, offering parents in crisis a protected way to surrender a newborn under Texas law.
McKinney’s retired playgrounds find new life overseas
Two newly opened parks in McKinney mean older playgrounds are being refurbished and shipped abroad, giving children in developing communities their first chance to play.

















