Plano TX

Editor's note: The top Dallas news of the week includes a new ice cream shop with a twist and a major downtown Dallas road closure. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then visit this guide to plan the rest of your weekend. 1. Crispy Cones opens in Plano...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas – As Arctic air surges deep into the Southern Plains through late January and into early February, North Texas is facing a kind of cold that can turn dangerous faster than many...

As we ring in 2026, Forney residents and property owners alike are facing a significant shift in the local housing landscape. Effective January 1, 2026, Senate Bill 38 (SB 38) has officially overhauled the Texas eviction process, aiming to modernize procedures while speeding up cases involving unauthorized occupants....

State filings reveal where H-E-B and Aldi are opening new Texas grocery stores in 2026. Here's a list.

Ribbon-cutting. Job creation. A Cowboys partnership. GEICO’s latest moves in Richardson are making waves. But what’s driving this growth?. Richardson, Texas, is buzzing. Corporate expansions, infrastructure investments, and a booming population have turned this North Texas city into a magnet for business. GEICO’s...

The McLendon‑Chisholm fire station now houses a Safe Haven Baby Box, offering parents in crisis a protected way to surrender a newborn under Texas law.

Two newly opened parks in McKinney mean older playgrounds are being refurbished and shipped abroad, giving children in developing communities their first chance to play.

F ive students from Jasper High School were named among the top 32 teams competing in the 25th annual Brewer Foundation/New York University International Public Policy Forum, a highly regarded global debate competition that brings together elite high school teams from around the world. The Jasper team, pictured in...

Tucked away in Farmers Branch, Texas, Cattleack Barbeque has earned a reputation that stretches far beyond its unassuming location on Gamma Road. Travelers from Vermont to Hyderabad make pilgrimages to this lunch-only spot, drawn by whispers of Wagyu brisket, burnt ends that crunch with flavor, and a place on the...

Installing a pool is a big decision for North Texas homeowners. With long summers, high temperatures, and a strong focus on outdoor living, pools can feel like a natural upgrade. However, before breaking ground, it is important to understand how permits, HOA rules, costs, and long-term value factor into the...