Pedestrian killed in semi-truck collision on Dallas freeway
A pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by an 18-wheeler on the South R.L. Thornton Freeway around 9:30 p.m. Thursday. All northbound lanes near East Laureland Road were closed for approximately three hours for the investigation but have since reopened for the Friday morning commute....
The carhop diner in Texas that still feels like a proper Friday night
Friday night still has a heartbeat in Dallas—and it wears a paper hat. Keller’s Hamburgers, 6537 E Northwest Highway, is where the smell of sizzling patties meets the hum of idling engines. Neon flickers over hoods while kids chase each other between cars, and laughter bounces off the asphalt. This is more than a...
Driver critically injured in Garland crash as firefighters rescue occupant from burning car
GARLAND, Texas — A driver was critically injured in a crash on N. Shiloh Road after their vehicle struck a utility pole and caught fire, according to the Garland Police Department. The incident occurred just after 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, when Garland Fire Department Engine 6 crews,...
The Dallasites who knew Epstein.
Chron.com reporter Gwen Howerton provided a roundup of some of the Texans who have appeared in the Epstein files so far. That would include some Dallas connections, such as a request from Dallas Contemporary for Epstein to loan a painting to the gallery, which Tim already pointed out. But the other Dallas ties include:
DART Just Might Stick Its Landing
Shortly after 7 p.m. Monday night, something incredible happened at Plano City Hall. There were items on the agenda for the City Council to discuss regarding Dallas Area Rapid Transit, so that night, as is now usually the case, citizens came to speak. Specifically, the Council was to vote to approve alternative...
Celina council to consider car dealership along DNT
Celina City Council will consider Ewing Buick GMC’s rezoning request at their March 10 meeting. (Community Impact staff) Celina is considering the development of a car dealership along Dallas North Tollway. Celina City Council was scheduled to consider a request from Ewing Buick GMC to rezone roughly 20 acres...
Digestive Health Associates of Texas relocates within Allen
Digestive Health Associates of Texas relocated in early December. (Mary Katherine Shapiro/Community Impact) Digestive Health Associates of Texas has relocated to a new Allen location, according to signage at the location. The practice diagnoses and treats a range of issues from constipation and diarrhea to colon...
This Legendary Texas Buffet Will Be Everyone’s 2026 Obsession
I wasn’t prepared for what I found when I pulled into the parking lot at Hutchins BBQ in McKinney on a random Tuesday afternoon. The smell hit me first, that unmistakable wood smoke aroma that makes your stomach growl even if you just ate lunch an hour ago. Walking...
Muslim residents respond to comments before council
For the second meeting in a row, the Murphy City Council chamber was standing room only as more than 25 residents came to speak in response to public comments made at the Jan. 20 meeting. Council also reviewed capital improvement projects, the city’s investment portfolio and police activity for the final quarter of...
Total Wine to open this spring at Gates of Prosper
Prosper's first Total Wine and More store will be located at the Gates of Prosper. (Courtesy Total Wine and More) Total Wine and More is opening soon in Prosper, a store representative confirmed. The new location at the Gates of Prosper is scheduled to open in the first week of...

















