RISD to keep schools closed through Thursday
Richardson ISD students may only make it to school one day this week. Shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday, the district announced on social media it would close schools the following day after concluding that “additional thawing is still needed on neighborhood streets and on our campuses to ensure safe travel for students...
Jordanian Restaurant Khashoka Makes Its U.S. Debut in Richardson
Richardson’s dining scene adds another Middle Eastern spot with Khashoka, a Jordanian restaurant making its United States debut here after growing internationally. Khashoka, which translates to “spoon”, transports you into another time period. Inside, a mix of vintage electronics like an old radio and rotary phone...
Frisco ISD announces Thursday closure due to poor road conditions
Frisco ISD schools will remain closed through Thursday as road conditions have not improved sufficiently throughout the city. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Frisco ISD will remain closed through Thursday, Jan. 29, due to poor road conditions near several district campuses, according to a district news alert. Despite rising...
Slice House Brings Award-Winning Pizza to Frisco
Frisco’s dining scene gained a strong new contender for pizza lovers. Slice House by Tony Gemignani officially opened on January 23, 2026, serving up a wide range of handcrafted pizzas inspired by some of the most beloved regional styles. To celebrate the Frisco opening, Slice House features a Frisco-exclusive slice,...
Over 40 Collin County Schools Make 2025 Texas Honor Roll
Collin County schools were well represented on the 2025 Texas Honor Roll, a statewide list recognizing top-performing schools and districts. Educational Results Partnership (ERP), a nonprofit that applies data science to accelerate student success, released the annual list after analyzing publicly available State of...
Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired ‘Harmony House’ in McKinney Is As Surprising As It Is Masterful
There are a lot of images included with this article, and I hope you’ll continue reading to the end because I saved the best for last. But when writing about the amazing homes we’re honored to bring to our readers, we tend to curate the best images to describe the aspects of the home and property that we find...
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...

















