DFW-area schools, districts earn spots on 2025 Texas Honor Roll
Top-performing Texas schools and districts have been named to the 2025 Texas Honor Roll, recognizing high student achievement in math and reading. Roughly 15% of eligible campuses earned the distinction based on STAAR test data from the last three years, requiring consistent performance above the state average....
Dallas man charged with aggravated kidnapping after police find missing 12-year-old in Galveston hotel
The girl told police investigators that Graham Dunn, 27, allegedly forced her into his car and stopped her from leaving by pulling her hair. A Dallas man was arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping for ransom or reward in Galveston after police allegedly found him Jan. 30 in a hotel room with a 12-year-old...
Frisco Council approves $649,942 animal shelter agreement with Collin County
The Frisco City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Collin County for animal shelter services totaling $649,942 for fiscal year 2026 at its Feb. 3 meeting. The agreement extends Frisco's partnership with the Collin County Animal Shelter through Sept. 30, 2026, continuing a collaboration that began in 2006...
Dog’s unique markings help Frisco police solve burglary case
FRISCO, Texas - A burglary suspect is behind bars thanks to two observant officers who noticed unique markings on the man’s four-legged friend. Last month, Frisco police detectives were called to investigate a burglary at La Finca Coffee and Bakery. They discovered that the suspect had previously burglarized the...
Sheriff’s office breaks up fraud ring
Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner says deputies and officers from other agencies have been rounding up suspects in an organized effort to scam the elderly. The sheriff said more than $7 million in cash and gold had been stolen from the retirement savings of around 200 Collin County victims, all over the age of 65,...
Red’s On Main Opens On Frisco’s Historic Main Street
F risco’s Rail District is welcoming a fresh addition to its dining scene with the soft opening of Red’s On Main, a locally owned restaurant now open at 122 E Main Street. Located in the heart of Historic Main Street, the new spot is designed to feel approachable and familiar, while offering enough polish to work for...
Child abduction suspect in Galveston incident violated probation and bail conditions: Prosecutors
At the time of his arrest on a kidnapping charge in Galveston, Graham Dunn was already a wanted man, according to records obtained by Eyewitness News.
Collin Creek Mall Transformation Moving Ahead
Centurion American Development Group is making headway on a $1 billion transformation of the former Collin Creek Mall in Plano (photo). Over 500 homes have been delivered by builders at the site and company has 412 apartment units in the pipeline, awaiting permits. Once the permits are let, construction on the...
Plano ISD set to adopt 2027-28 academic calendar in March
Plano ISD's board of trustees received a demographics report during its Jan. 20 meeting. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) Plano ISD staff is preparing for adoption of the district’s 2027-28 academic calendar next month. PISD Chief Communications Officer Lesley Range-Stanton presented three draft calendars to the...
City of Lucas names Director of Public Safety
LUCAS, Texas — The City of Lucas has selected Doug Kowalski as director of public safety, with the intent that he become the city’s first police chief once the Lucas Police Department is officially established, officials said. Kowalski brings nearly five decades of law enforcement experience. He previously...

















