School Closings: Fort Worth ISD reopens; Mansfield and Terrell ISDs announce last-minute closures
Fort Worth, Arlington, and Mesquite ISDs are among the few North Texas districts reopening today following the winter storm. Dallas, Plano, and Frisco ISDs remain closed, joined by Mansfield and Terrell after icy road conditions forced a last-minute reversal. Bus safety is the primary concern for closures, as several...
McKinney ISD athletic trainer charged with improper relationship with student, police say
MCKINNEY, Texas — A McKinney ISD athletic trainer has been arrested and charged following allegations involving a high school student, according to McKinney police, the victim’s attorney and the school district. McKinney PD confirmed that 35-year-old Lindsey Elizabeth Post has been arrested and charged with sexual...
Historic Adolphus Hotel atrium shatters under weight of snow and ice with no injuries
The glass atrium at the historic Adolphus Hotel in downtown Dallas buckled and shattered late Tuesday night under the heavy weight of snow and ice from this week’s winter storm, authorities and hotel officials confirmed.
Dallas indoor playground packed as winter storm closures leave parents scrambling
DALLAS — With schools closed for a third straight day due to winter weather, parents across North Texas searched for safe ways to keep their children busy. For some, that meant crowding into an indoor playground in Dallas that looked more like a weekend rush than a typical weekday morning.
RISD to keep schools closed through Thursday
Richardson ISD students may only make it to school one day this week. Shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday, the district announced on social media it would close schools the following day after concluding that “additional thawing is still needed on neighborhood streets and on our campuses to ensure safe travel for students...
Jordanian Restaurant Khashoka Makes Its U.S. Debut in Richardson
Richardson’s dining scene adds another Middle Eastern spot with Khashoka, a Jordanian restaurant making its United States debut here after growing internationally. Khashoka, which translates to “spoon”, transports you into another time period. Inside, a mix of vintage electronics like an old radio and rotary phone...
Frisco ISD announces Thursday closure due to poor road conditions
Frisco ISD schools will remain closed through Thursday as road conditions have not improved sufficiently throughout the city. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Frisco ISD will remain closed through Thursday, Jan. 29, due to poor road conditions near several district campuses, according to a district news alert. Despite rising...
Slice House Brings Award-Winning Pizza to Frisco
Frisco’s dining scene gained a strong new contender for pizza lovers. Slice House by Tony Gemignani officially opened on January 23, 2026, serving up a wide range of handcrafted pizzas inspired by some of the most beloved regional styles. To celebrate the Frisco opening, Slice House features a Frisco-exclusive slice,...
Over 40 Collin County Schools Make 2025 Texas Honor Roll
Collin County schools were well represented on the 2025 Texas Honor Roll, a statewide list recognizing top-performing schools and districts. Educational Results Partnership (ERP), a nonprofit that applies data science to accelerate student success, released the annual list after analyzing publicly available State of...
Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired ‘Harmony House’ in McKinney Is As Surprising As It Is Masterful
There are a lot of images included with this article, and I hope you’ll continue reading to the end because I saved the best for last. But when writing about the amazing homes we’re honored to bring to our readers, we tend to curate the best images to describe the aspects of the home and property that we find...

















