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Nine area girls compete at Miss Texas Teen
, Nine area girls competed in the Miss Texas Teen competition this past week, June 23-29, at the Eisemann Performance Center in Richardson and brought back multiple honors. In addition to those nine, there were 16 youngsters who attended as Texas Lone Star Princesses. The girls stayed at the Renaissance Hotel in Richardson all week. The nine contestants competed in private interview, health and fitness, talent, evening gown, and onstage conversation. “As a small-town girl that has watched the Miss Texas competition her entire life as well as attending the past seven years, you could never have convinced me that I would one day...
Tips from FOX 4 viewers lead to Dallas murder suspect's arrest
RICHARDSON, Texas - Police say tips from FOX 4 viewers helped law enforcement catch a dangerous fugitive. Antwan Franklin was arrested in Richardson overnight shortly after Shaun Rabb's Trackdown segment aired. Franklin was arrested and charged with the capital murder of former University of Oklahoma football player Du'Vonta Lampkin in...
Texas Lottery – $139.3 Million Powerball Winner Confirmed
Sources at the Texas Lottery in Austin, Texas have confirmed the news that was shared by Powerball late Wednesday night. That news? We have a winner. A single ticket purchased for the July 3, 2024, Powerball drawing has matched the numbers needed to claim the game's jackpot prize. When compared...
Food, fun and Fourth of July fireworks at Frisco Freedom Fest
If you are looking for a place to watch some fireworks on Thursday night, Frisco Freedom Fest is getting ready to put on one of the largest fireworks shows in North Texas. NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 is a proud sponsor of this year’s event, which has celebrated Independence Day in Frisco for over 20 years.
What-A-Burger #13 in N. Carolina Fires Back in Suit Versus Whataburger in Texas
Whataburger is a Texas born and bred burger chain that has gained a huge following throughout its 50 plus years. A few years ago, Whataburger decided to sell so they could have the opportunity to spread their burger goodness across the country. That prompted many in Texas to turn against the burger giant. The company now has plans to expand into the Carolinas where a similarly named burger joint exists, What-A-Burger #13. Whataburger has talked with this restaurant before and believed they breached their agreement and violated their trademark.
McKinney Business Spotlight: Couple's Retail Venture Expands to Texas
Ryan and Jess Mead, a husband-and-wife duo, have grown their business from furniture making to a multi-state retail operation. The Meads began crafting furniture in 2017 from a Kansas City, Missouri warehouse, shipping pieces nationwide and around the world. In 2019 they opened Tyler Kingston Mercantile in Kansas City, transitioning from furniture production to retail as the physical demands of woodworking took their toll.
McKinney veteran Mick Ferl reflects on values, career and service to country
Michael "Mick" Ferl, a Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War, has called McKinney home since 2009. The 56-year married father, originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, reflects on his military service, career progression and the values that have shaped his life. From rescuing sailors in the South China Sea to climbing the corporate ladder, Ferl's journey embodies the American dream he proudly defends.
Help for Heroes offers mental health, addiction treatment for veterans, first responders
Help for Heroes is a treatment program for mental health and substance use needs of retired and active-duty personnel, veterans, healthcare workers and first responders. Carrollton Springs, a behavioral health hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, runs the program. The facility treats adults 18 and older, with specialized programming for active-duty military, veterans, first responders and high-risk frontline personnel.
New era of Lady Hawks volleyball: Hebron hires Buckley to coach alma mater
Rachel Buckley has spent plenty of time with the Hebron volleyball team, first as an outside hitter on the 2010 squad that captured the second of the program’s five state championships before returning to the sidelines in 2016 to begin her coaching career. Buckley credited longtime Lady Hawks head...
Garland police investigating Wednesday afternoon bank robbery
GARLAND, Texas — The Garland Police Department is searching for a suspect who robbed a Garland credit union on Wednesday afternoon. Police say they were called about the robbery just after 1:30 p.m. to the Texans Credit Union in the 7200 block of Telecom Parkway. Upon arrival, police say...
Topgolf Ice Cream Truck Coming To North Texas
Cool down this summer with Topgolf's new ice cream truck, set to make its way through North Texas. As part of a summer initiative, the brand has introduced an ice cream truck journeying from California to New England. Along its route, the truck will make stops at multiple North Texas Topgolf locations, distributing complimentary ice cream and Topgolf merchandise to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedule: - July 13: Fort Worth - July 15: The Colony - July 16: Park Lane - July 17: Allen To learn more, or to follow the ice cream truck’s journey, check out its Instagram. In addition to the truck, Topgolf is...
Be the First to Win Millions with These 3 New Texas Scratch Offs
July is here, and the Texas Lottery has introduced three new scratch-off games. These games went into circulation as of July 1. Each of the three games has impressive top-tier payouts. Let's take a look. $250,000 50X Crossword. This $10 scratch-off is a new version of a game with the...
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