Why would a Dallas Michelin-recognized restaurant close? Here’s what the owners say
DALLAS — A Dallas restaurant recognized by the prestigious Michelin guide is serving its last meal in the coming months, at least for now, its owners announced. Rye on Lower Greenville will shut down on March 7, as the restaurant's sister concept, the cocktail bar Apothecary, will expand into the space currently...
Moore Middle School principal said she was ‘forced to hire Caleb Elliott,’ investigative report...
CELINA, Texas — Days after the retirement of Celina ISD's athletic director, whose son had been arrested and charged with child sex crimes, the district has released a redacted report of an investigation surrounding the arrest. The independent investigation, the findings of which were released earlier this week, was...
Kroger location to close, new Indian grocery store opening: 6 Dallas-Fort Worth updates
The Kroger store set to close is located at the intersection of Lake Forest Drive and Eldorado Parkway in McKinney. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Catch up on some of the biggest news out of Community Impact's Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas from Jan. 12-16. 1. Central McKinney Kroger store slated for closure,...
Garland ISD, trustees named H-E-B award finalists
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees has been named a statewide finalist for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education School Board Award. The board includes Superintendent Ricardo Lopez and trustees Daphne Stanley, Robert Selders, Jr., Larry Glick, Linda Griffin, Wes Brown, Jamie Miller and Johnny Beach. Courtesy David...
Garland Fire reminds residents of cooking safety after cat accidentally starts kitchen fire
GARLAND, Texas — The Garland Fire Department is reminding residents of cooking safety after a cat accidentally starts a kitchen fire, according to officials. Fire crews responded to a residential house fire in the central Garland area on Wednesday, Jan. 14, officials say. The fire in the kitchen was...
Study finds 24 Texas cities face weather-related car damage risk
DALLAS (KDAF) — Alan’s Factory Outlet conducted a study analyzing how weather impacts vehicles parked outdoors, revealing that Houston, Texas, ranks as the 9th worst city for outdoor parking. The study examined climate data from 200 major U.S. cities and included a survey of 1,006 car owners. The...
Bobcats And Coyotes On The Rise In North Texas: How To Stay Safe
North Texans may have noticed a few more furry visitors lately. Bobcats and coyotes, long-time residents of the region, are appearing more frequently in neighborhoods. But there’s no reason to panic. As development pushes into natural habitats, these wild animals are simply navigating their traditional territories...
Three Plano ISD seniors named top U.S. science scholars
The Society for Science & The Public announced the 2026 top 300 scholars in the 85th Regeneron Science Talent Search, with three Plano ISD students included in the top 300. The Regeneron Science Talent Search , a program of the Society for Science since 1942, is one of the nation’s most prestigious science and math...
181 homes sold in Frisco, more real estate news from December
Frisco saw 181 homes sold in December 2025. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Here is the real estate data for Frisco from December 2024 to December 2025. The data includes number of homes sold, median home sales price, average days on the market, number of new listings and more. In Frisco, 181...
North Texas highway closures to watch during MLK weekend
Expect longer-than-usual travel times across North Texas over the long weekend, as several highways will have construction closures. Why it matters: Almost 1,000 road construction projects are already underway or starting in the region, per the Texas Department of Transportation. The projects are projected to cost...
