Samsung chooses Texas over Maryland for new U.S. corporate headquarters
Maryland dropped the ball - and dropped the call - on one of the biggest corporate headquarters relocation sweepstakes of 2026. South Korean technology giant Samsung is fleeing New Jersey after locating its U.S. headquarters there nearly 40 years ago. Up for grabs were not only the prestige of having the HQ of a conglo
Dallas Constable Shoves Stalled Waymo From Firefighters’ Lane In Deadly Blast Chaos
Newly released body-camera footage shows a Dallas County constable literally putting his shoulder into the city’s latest tech headache: a stalled Waymo robotaxi sitting in the middle of a fire access lane during a deadly Oak Cliff apartment explosion. In the clip, the unmanned vehicle is blocking the path...
Wylie flower shop’s Pride Month window display draws mixed reactions
As patriotic decorations line downtown Wylie ahead of America's 250th anniversary celebrations, one local business owner says a Pride Month storefront display sparked both criticism and support from members of the community. Destinie Lacy, owner of Wylie Flower and Gift, said she created the display to recognize Pride
Lusso Pasta and Market to bring pasta kits, focaccia pizza to downtown McKinney
Lusso Pasta and Market will open in the space formerly occupied by Hugs Cafe. (Mary Katherine Shapiro/Community Impact) Lusso Pasta and Market is coming soon to McKinney, owner Megan Lux said. Lusso Pasta and Market will offer pantry items and kitchen goods imported from Italy, a deli counter with aged...
Barbec’s Ghost Haunts Garland Road as Old Diner Hits Market Again
The long-vacant Barbec’s building on Garland Road, the midcentury diner that packed in crowds for its beer biscuits, is back in the neighborhood spotlight. The freestanding spot near White Rock Lake has sat dark since a 2020 kitchen fire, but it has resurfaced on commercial listing sites and in a recent Instagram walkt
Bearcats advance to state final
The Aledo Bearcats are heading back to the state championship after beating McKinney North 2-0 in the state semifinal series last week at Dallas Baptist University. The Bearcats won the first game by run-rule 12-2 after five innings on May 28, but Game 2 went down to the wire, thanks to a seventh-inning grand slam from
Texas Couple Frozen to Death on Pike’s Peak
In August 1911, a Texas couple set out to conquer one of America’s most famous mountains. What began as an ambitious afternoon hike up Pike’s Peak ended in tragedy when a sudden snowstorm swept across the summit, bringing fierce winds, blinding snow, and deadly cold. According to newspaper...
Mansion of steel hits market for $15 million in Frisco
FRISCO, Texas — This article was originally published in the Dallas Business Journal. Read the original article and more business content here. A Frisco mansion made of steel is on the market for $15 million, showcasing the evolution of the housing market in this booming city north of Dallas.
FIFA World Cup: Scandinavian shop in Plano helps Swedish national team feel at home
PLANO, Texas - When the Swedish soccer team stays in North Texas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a local shop will help them get a little taste of home. Sweden's national soccer team clinched a berth in the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they beat Poland on March 31.
Healing Beyond Trauma: Supporting Loved Ones with PTSD
Each June, National PTSD Awareness Month invites us to deepen our understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the real-life impact it has on individuals, families, and communities. Our partners at Metrocare believe awareness is not just about understanding symptoms—but about empowering people to support

















