Plano
LATEST NEWS
Neighbors lament loss of iconic Highland Park mansion
Members of the nonprofit Preservation Park Cities organization say the tearing down of an Italian Renaissance mansion marks a significant loss for the architectural history of North Texas. Large construction equipment was on the site at 4101 Beverly Drive on Friday continuing to tear down the mansion, which began on...
Dallas VA Hospital doctor killed in crash heading into work
Faithfully and with a smile, Dr. Durdana Sikander treated veterans at the Dallas VA Medical Center, says friend and fellow physician Dr. Rabia Khan. “She was an American citizen and she said, ‘I love to serve our own American veterans, that they have served us and now, in return, I want to serve them’,” recalled Dr. Khan.
First Class Airline Passenger Lands in Jail in Dallas, Texas
The not-so-Friendly Skies anymore keeps giving us endless things to talk about. Let's talk about the world we live in now. Everything can be caught on camera and posted to social media, so you might think twice about melting down, especially if you're intoxicated. View From The Wing tells us...
‘I Been Drinking, I Been Drinking’: Beyoncé’s Lackluster Performance Gets Rescued by Michelle Williams as Singer Struggles to ‘Keep Up’ In Resurfaced Clip
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams once performed during the halftime show at a 2004 NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears. […] ‘I Been Drinking, I Been Drinking’: Beyoncé’s Lackluster Performance Gets Rescued by Michelle Williams as Singer Struggles to ‘Keep Up’ In Resurfaced Clip
Colleyville begins planning for 2025 Stars and Guitars event
County artist Rhett Akins performs during the Stars and Guitar concert in Colleyville June 21. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) City of Colleyville officials have started planning the 2025 Stars and Guitar event. The date for next year's event has not been decided, said Hailey Waldon, community relations and events specialist for...
Record-Breaking Victory: Fort Worth Woman Wins $365M in FedEx Discrimination Lawsuit (Must-See Video)
In a groundbreaking legal decision, Jennifer Harris of Fort Worth, Texas, has been awarded a record-setting $365 million by a jury in a discrimination lawsuit against FedEx. This monumental verdict marks the largest single discrimination judgment ever levied against FedEx, setting a precedent for workplace discrimination cases nationwide. Jennifer Harris’s...
Plano ISD trustees approve reduced tax rate for 2024-25
Plano ISD trustees approved a resolution adopting the 2024-25 tax rate during a work session Aug. 20. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) After adopting the budget in June, Plano ISD trustees approved a total tax rate of $1.04245 per $100 of assessed value, which is 3 cents lower than the 2023-24 tax rate.
How Plano City Councilmember Maria Tu went from international law to Plano City Council
International law. Sushi entrepreneur. Mother. Council member. Attorney. Maria Tu has left an imprint on each career and on Plano. For District 1 Councilmember Maria Tu, a significant difference between growing up in Taiwan and living in the United States is the way that people relate to the law. She recalls noticing that, in Taiwan, she’d never seen someone stop at a stop light if there were no cars coming, and her dad had to teach her that road rules were different here.
Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation serves more than its name
Texas Muslim Women's Foundation offers myriad services to family and domestic violence survivors and their families. “[By] sharing just that name, we are so proud and sharing that we support the community and we help this cause because we are philanthropists too,” Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation CEO Mona Kafeel says.
Plano renters fight back against unexpected meal fee: "It's wrong"
PLANO – It made national news because of a serial killer. Now a Plano apartment complex is in the spotlight once more. This time tenants say the management is breaking the law in the name of a "free" meal.Preston Place is a quiet retirement community with a problematic past. In 2017 and 2018, it was the site of a serial killing spree with at least seven victims.That nightmare is over, and while several tenants moved in hoping for a fresh start, they say increasing prices make it difficult to stay."They raised my rent $250 in the last two years," said Charlie...
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
TxDOT launches "Drive Sober. No Regrets" drunk driving prevention campaign
TEXAS, USA — The Texas Department of Transportation announced the launch of its "Drive Sober. No Regrets" campaign. With Labor Day weekend happening next week, TxDOT is encouraging Texans not to drink and drive by launching its statewide "Drive Sober. No Regrets" drunk driving prevention campaign. They're reminding Texans not to drink and drive, and to always choose a sober ride, such as a designated driver or taking advantage of rideshare and taxi services, public transportation or staying in one location until they're sober enough to drive.
What to Know About Texas Corporal Punishment Laws
Illinois just banned corporal punishment in all schools and it became just the fifth state to do so. It's 2024 and only five states in the country have banned corporal punishment- and Texas is not one of them. Corporal punishment refers to the use of physical force with the intention...
Texas Lottery Confirms Big Money Winner in Mega Millions Drawing on Friday
Someone in Texas is waking up one million dollars richer, as Texas Lottery officials confirmed one of the big winners of the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, August 23, 2024, came from a ticket bought in Abilene. The jackpot winner won a cool million for correctly matching five of the...
Two Texas Cities Among Most Bed Bug Infected in the U.S.
Austin, TX? Maybe Houston, TX? Which Texas cities do you think are the most big-infected? How do Texas metros stack up to the rest of the country when it comes to fending... or not fending off these tiny pests?. Let's start with some "good" news. On the previous Orkin's Bed...
Harris Co. Fugitive Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Immigrants List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to Zelaya-Ponce’s arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
Parents Are Furious After Texas School Allegedly Misplaces Child
It is the second week of school for the Killeen Independent School District. Unfortunately, there have already been some disturbing moments with a child who attends Reese’s Creek Elementary. A concerned parent reached out to me and explained a horrifying episode. The mother (Kristina Case) of the six-year-old girl stated that the Killeen Independence School District allegedly mishandled transportation for her daughter. This Texas mother said she couldn’t find her daughter for at least 15 minutes and not only did this put her into a complete panic but how she felt Reese Creek Elementary handled it was completely coldhearted and careless. .
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.