Dallas woman faces forgery, theft charges after cashing fraudulent check
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A judge set a $25,000 cash-only bond for a Dallas, Texas, woman after Jonesboro police say she cashed a fraudulent check. Craighead County District Judge David Boling found probable cause Friday to charge Labrisha Lashell Griffin with the following:. Forgery in the second degree, Class C...
Celina Approves City’s First Car Dealership
The era of the out-of-town car search is coming to an end for Celina residents. In a 7-0 vote on March 10, the Celina City Council cleared the way for the city’s first-ever automotive anchor, Ewing Buick GMC. The decision to rezone 20 acres along the Dallas Parkway marks a turning point for the city’s commercial...
Boomtown Showdown as Collin County Suburbs Scramble for Their Slice
As North Texas keeps booming, four Collin County suburbs are quietly drawing up very different game plans for how to ride the wave instead of getting swamped by it. At a March neighborhood conference in McKinney, leaders from Anna, Celina, McKinney and Prosper sketched out their lanes: jobs and destination amenities...
Ken Paxton Urges Collin County To Slow Down Islamic Development
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is doubling down on efforts to stifle a controversial planned development led by the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) in Collin County. On Tuesday, Paxton sent a letter to county commissioners urging them to reject EPIC’s development proposals for its planned 400-acre mixed-use...
The Enchiladas At This Texas Restaurant Are Worth Driving Across The State For
If you’ve ever wondered whether enchiladas could be so good they’d justify a road trip, Mia’s Tex-Mex Restaurant in Dallas is about to answer that question with a resounding yes that echoes across the entire Lone Star State. These aren’t just enchiladas; they’re a masterclass in how...
Richardson Cracks Down on Drone Delivery Following Nuisance Noise Complaints
Less than one year after Richardson approved an Amazon Prime drone delivery center, city leaders are rethinking their votes. The Amazon drone-delivery home base, located just south of the Methodist Richardson Medical Center, has fulfilled 13,000 online orders since opening. A majority of that traffic has been...
Two Texas residents arrested after attempting to smuggle drugs into Louisiana prison
LOUISIANA — Two men from Texas were arrested on March 12 for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into the Federal Correctional Institution Pollock using a drone. According to authorities, Michael Blanco, 31, of Dallas, was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana...
Little Woodrow’s Bringing “Good Times and Colder Beer” to Frisco
A Texas-favorite bar chain is giving DFW diners a new place to kick back, enjoy a cold beer, and relax with friends. Little Woodrow’s, an establishment built around the charms of “good times & colder beer” is bringing its signature brand of food and fun to Frisco later this year, reports Community Impact.
Where the most people work from home
Remote work can open up a lot of opportunities for employees, families, and employers alike. However, shifts into remote work may also cause short-term challenges to some communities — such as loss or redistribution of businesses and services used by commuters. Between 2023 and 2024, remote work actually declined in...
Happymix Creperie offers Japanese-style crepes, drinks in downtown McKinney
Happymix Creperie offers Japanese-style handheld crepes. (Courtesy Happymix Creperie) Happymix Creperie is now serving patrons in Historic Downtown McKinney. The shop’s menu includes Japanese-style handheld crepes in sweet and savory flavors. Sweet flavors available include strawberry Nutella, peanut butter cup, and...
