Richardson library renovation delayed; opening planned for September
Assistant City Manager Charles Goff said the library renovation is roughly 75% complete. (Isabella Zeff/Community Impact) New construction needs will push the completion of the Richardson Public Library renovation to May or June and its opening to September, according to a presentation at the Feb. 2 City Council...
Park Cities Crime Reports Jan. 26-Feb. 1
Reported at 3:59 p.m. on Jan. 28: A short-sighted thief walked out of Moncler in Highland Park Village wearing a pair of stolen gold-framed sunglasses after he and two other men purchased more than $8,000 in merchandise. UNIVERSITY PARK. 26 Monday. Reported at 2:04 p.m.: A purse pincher stole a...
Rowlett residents push for action as sewer odors linger near major corridors
ROWLETT, Texas — Residents in parts of Rowlett say the problem hits you before you ever see it. “It’s like the worst rotten eggs you’ve ever smelled. It’s not fun,” said Alison Houpt, who lives near Liberty Grove Road. Houpt said neighbors have learned to...
Porch Pirates Can’t Resist Free Shipping
Porch piracy remains a low-effort, high-reward grab that continues to plague neighborhoods, including Preston Hollow. According to data collected by Safe Wise, porch pirates cost Americans an estimated $15 billion in the past year, with more than 104 million packages stolen nationwide. That works out to roughly...
Rockwall ISD District Leader Selected to Serve on National ACTE Board of Directors
Rockwall Independent School District is proud to announce that Alison Belliveau, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Executive Director and Principal at the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE),...
North Texas Disability Chamber To Hold Its Inaugural Hall Of Fame Friday Morning
The North Texas Disability Chamber (NTDC) “aims to convene, educate and navigate individuals, organizations and communities across North Texas and beyond.”. The chamber will honor its inaugural Hall Of Fame inductees — leaders, advocates and change-makers who have advanced accessibility, equity and disability across...
Allen to spend nearly $1M on new playgrounds, shade structures
The playground at Quail Run Park was installed in 2005, per city documents. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) Two Allen parks are slated to receive upgrades after Allen City Council approved spending nearly $1M at a Jan. 28 meeting. Both Quail Run Park and Bradford Crossing Park will get new playgrounds and...
Rezoning plans move forward for AT&T headquarters in Plano
The city's planning and zoning commission has approved re-zoning land on Parkwood Boulevard and Legacy Drive in Plano.
Grandmother, grandson injured in Dallas officer-involved shooting
A grandmother says her grandson was in the middle of a mental health crisis when they were both injured in an officer-involved shooting Monday night. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
Plano mayor highlights growth, plans at State of the City
Plano Mayor John Muns gave updates on the city of Plano’s recent accomplishments, milestones and goals at Plano’s annual State of the City on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Every year, the city hosts the annual gathering where the mayor, city council members and local business leaders recap the city’s progress, growth and future...

















