Boy, 17, Dies in Tubing Accident Same Weekend Girl, 16, Was Fatally Injured in...
On Saturday, Jan. 24, officials responded to reports of an accident in the 8500 block of Shimrod Road in Benton, Ark., NBC affiliate KARK, FOX affiliate WJBK and ABC affiliate KATV reported. A 17-year-old boy was riding on an inner tube being pulled by a motor vehicle when the tube hit a tree. The teen, […]
Makeshift sledding leads to one teen’s death, others injured, one teen charged
(The Center Square) – Texas averted a massive power outage over the weekend as an arctic blast swept through the state, bringing subfreezing temperatures and inches of snow in some regions. Not all heeded law enforcement warnings to stay off roads, including those using their vehicles in makeshift sledding on streets...
Stonebriar Centre surpasses 25 years in Frisco
There are 11 retailers in the Stonebriar Centre food court. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Stonebriar Centre, a GGP property, opened in August of 2000 in Frisco. The 1.7 million-square-foot center was anchored by Nordstrom, Macy’s and JCPenney, which are still open today. Multiple non-anchor tenants—including...
Williams Sonoma closes in Frisco’s Stonebriar Centre
Williams Sonoma closed in Frisco’s Stonebriar Centre in January. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Williams Sonoma recently closed in Frisco’s Stonebriar Centre, according to store signage. The store sold professional-quality cookware, bakeware and gourmet food. Also of note. A Williams Sonoma is slated to open in...
Dallas County DA John Creuzot joins coalition to prosecute federal officers.
The Project for the Fight Against Federal Overreach launched yesterday, and among the first prosecutors to sign up to try federal officers who violate state laws is Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot. UPDATE: Creuzot released a statement: “This office is proud of its collaboration and cooperation with local...
Ice cream and aircraft: 14 business updates in central, East McKinney
Stella’s Ice Cream opened Jan. 7 in McKinney. (Courtesy Stella’s Ice Cream) Interested in news from businesses in the McKinney area? Check out 14 businesses now open, coming soon and other updates from the areas of central and East McKinney. This list is not comprehensive. Now open. 1....
Texas DPS announces delayed openings and closures due to weather on Jan. 28
DALLAS, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced that some offices will open at 12:00 PM, while others will remain closed on January 28, 2026, due to inclement weather. Individuals with appointments before noon will be contacted via email to reschedule. DPS offices in the counties...
Even Troy Aikman Had to Wait for a Table: Saying Goodbye to a Local...
The booth was on the right as you walked in, along the far back wall, past the tables lining the patio, tucked into the corner. Back then, I was just another wine writer in a town that had lots of them, but eating lunch in The Booth at Sevy’s with Gallo’s Carmen Castorina and whoever he brought for a wine tasting...
North Texas school closings for Tuesday and Wednesday
DALLAS - Families in North Texas are anxiously awaiting news on whether schools will open or remain closed on Wednesday. We hear you, and we’re here for you.Real people, ready to answer real questions and provide real answers. At PEMCO, we’re the insurance you get.PEMCO |. Dallas ISD...
Texas Winter Storm: Multiple highways shutdown in DFW
As the winter weather effects continue, a freezing fog advisory is in effect across North Texas leading to concerns of ice this morning.

















