GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Grand Prairie police arrested two men in connection to the fatal shooting of Luis Gongora, 25, on Sunday, May 15. He was found dead in the 100 block of Goerte Drive around 7:30 a.m.Detectives determined Gongora was engaged in a disturbance and exchanged gunfire with both suspects, who he knew. After the shooting, police said Jose and Christian Zavala fled the scene in a vehicle driven by a third man, identified as Juan Rivera-Hernandez, 33.Jose Zavala is currently in police custody at a local hospital with a charge of murder. Suspects Christian Zavala and Juan Rivera-Hernandez are currently in the Grand Prairie Detention Center with a charge of murder.
DENTON (CBSDFW.COM) - Dozens of North Texas families found their retirement accounts empty after falling victim to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme.Over the course of nearly two decades, federal prosecutors said James Nix and his son, Bradley, defrauded more than 40 victim investors of at least $6 million.The two men, who operated a small accounting firm out of a home in Lewisville, Texas, told promised their tax clients high interest returns of up to 10% if they invested in their company.However, federal investigators said James and Bradley Nix, instead, used the money to pay for luxury homes, vehicles, and vacations.In April,...
“It's kind of cool to be able now to say, 'Yes, it's definitely the tallest dog you've ever seen!' He's a Guinness World Record holder,” Brittany Davis, the dog's owner told Guinness.
Christie announced Monday its acquisition of assets from Brass Roots Technologies LLC, an Allen, Texas-based technology company specializing in the consulting and engineering design of optics and electronics for display and imaging systems. All current employees of Brass Roots Technologies have transferred to Christie and the operations will remain in...
USC added a big-time commitment on Monday as four-star safety Braxton Myers committed to the Trojans on CBS Sports HQ. Myers, the son of former Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Michael Myers and a junior at Coppell (Texas) High School, committed to USC over offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Clemson, LSU and Ole Miss.
The City Council voted 5 to 3 to extend City Manager Tommy Gonzalez’s contract another five years and possibly boost his salary up to $450,000 following a special hours-long meeting conducted mostly in executive session on Monday. The move comes days after Gonzalez was named as a finalist for...
With a location right off campus on LBJ, Mochas and Javas is a staple for Texas State students. Mochas and Javas is a local family-owned business that has locations across San Marcos and Frisco, Texas. Its San Marcos locations are on North LBJ Drive, Wonder World Drive and inside H-E-B on East Hopkins Street.
The Flower Mound High School cheerleading squad has been invited to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the girls are eagerly raising money to fund the trip. Alyse Tritton, the Jaguars’ varsity cheerleading coach, said she thinks they got the invitation based on performances last year, including making it to the UIL state finals and the semifinals at nationals. Tritton told the team about the opportunity a couple weeks ago.
ENNIS, Texas — Ted Hunsberger is a Nebraska native who spent time as an airplane mechanic in Seattle and a private pilot and hot air balloon pilot in Arizona. So, landing at a senior living community in Grapevine as a resident a year and a half ago wasn't admittedly the highlight of his life.
Patina Green Home and Market has been a staple eatery and retail store in historic downtown McKinney for 12 years. The business was taken over by the Hanes family in February 2020. Mallori Hanes and her twin brothers, Tyler and Trevor, now run Patina Green with some help from the...
Family-owned Frisco Diner is expanding, opening a second location that will operate under the name Birdies. The restaurant will offer similar menu items to the original restaurant but will feature its own branding, said Afrim Seferi, owner of Frisco Diner. Frisco Diner is open for breakfast and lunch, and takes a modern approach to comfort dishes, such as waffles, eggs and fried chicken, according to Seferi. The Birdies location will be at the Urban Heights at Hollyhock development at 2115 University Drive, Ste. 200, Frisco. The owners expect to gain possession of the building in June, and the project is expected to take four to five months to complete. The business is slated to open by the end of the year. www.facebook.com/friscodiner.
Temperatures soaring into the 90s this week remind us that summer is fast approaching and if you are planning a local escape from the heat with a dip in a lake or want to enjoy soaking in the rays on a beach than you might consider a trip to The Lakefront in Little Elm along Lake Lewisville.
One lucky North Texas winner recently became $1 million richer. On Wednesday, a Frisco resident claimed a top prize-winning ticket worth $1 million bucks in the Texas Lottery's scratch ticket Million Dollar Loteria game. The ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven convenience store at 7275 Independence Parkway in Frisco. The...
Scout opened May 13 at the River Walk in Flower Mound. The bar and restaurant hosted a private soft opening event on May 12 before its public opening date. It is located at 4120 River Walk Drive. It features an array of food options, including shareables, sandwiches, burgers, flatbreads and other entrees. It also offers beers and cocktails. Along with food and drinks, it has a number of arcade games. 469-451-5052.
Local Pint | 2750 Churchill Drive #170, Flower Mound TX 75022. This award-winning burger has been named the Best in Denton County for 2021. It’s made with an 8-ounce CAB burger and comes topped with a creme de brie and their signature Bacon Onion Jam. You can order it with a side of their tots or fries and one of their 48 beers and ciders on tap.
PLANO, Texas — A slow-moving North Texas reptile got a helping hand earlier this week after some neighbors spotted the animal trying to get to its destination. And city officials later found out this is a more common occurrence than they realized. On Friday, the city of Plano shared...
Texas’ first Mici Handcrafted Italian is coming to Frisco. The Denver-based company announced that the fast-casual Italian chain would be located at 8244 FM 423, Frisco, and is scheduled to open in June. Mici’s menu includes pizza; pastas; salads; and desserts, such as gelato and cannoli. Each meal is...
This list is based on prior customer reviews. This fast-food Korean restaurant is always awesome and perfectly solves cravings. The clean, bright, and busy restaurant has a quick-moving line, so before you know it, it’s crunch time. They have great quality Korean-style corn dogs that are worth every trip. With lots of great flavors to choose from, it’s probably best to order a couple.