Farmersville, TX

A letter from DHS advised Mattie Walker to desist with "any conduct deemed harassing/threatening in nature" when communicating about the federal government.

DALLAS — A few North Texas cities are looking at ways to address the concerns of institutional investors buying up too many single-family homes, including the mayor of Rowlett. Blake Margolis was elected mayor of his hometown in May. “I was born and raised in Rowlett. I was elected...

ROYSE CITY, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — A man was arrested in North Texas after he allegedly murdered a mother of three at a hotel in Royse City and drove her body to Houston, police said Thursday.The Royse City Police Department said it served an arrest warrant for murder on Reynaldo Chavez, of Houston. He is accused of murdering Sandra Denise Martinez, 47, a mother of three from Quinlan, at the American Inn Motel at 300 E. IH-30 in Royse City.The investigation began back on April 29, 2022 after a missing person report was filed with the Greenville Police Department. Greenville detectives...

As the City of McKinney continues to implement the ONE McKinney 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the city is updating its development regulations to be more accessible and user-friendly than previous drafts. These new regulations include rules for zoning, subdivisions, landscaping, signage, and other ordinances affecting land development in McKinney. Learn more...

Inter Miami CF (6-7-3, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. FC Dallas (7-5-5, fourth in the Western Conference) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: FC Dallas -186, Inter Miami CF +471, Draw +319; over/under is 2.5 goals. BOTTOM LINE: Indiana Vassilev leads Inter Miami into a matchup with Dallas after scoring two goals...

It’s not every day that a restaurant as beloved and iconic as Al Biernat’s announces significant changes to its menu, but that day has arrived. Open and thriving for 23 years, Al Biernat’s has gained a very loyal following of diners who come there for their favorite steaks and seafood. But, as the popularity of the restaurant continues to grow, General Manager Brad Fuller mentioned that 2021 was its best sales year ever, and the time was right to make some adjustments to the restaurant. Loyal guests can rest assured all their favorites are still on the menu.

DALLAS (KDAF) — Fourth of July weekend will be filled with pool parties, fireworks and celebrations of all kinds across America and especially in the state of Texas. One of those key factors that every good Independence Day celebration has is a barbecue. And you can’t do barbecue without...

Despite the 100-degree heat last Saturday, the McKinney farmer's market was filled with people shopping and enjoying beautiful downtown McKinney. The farmer's market features booths from a variety of vendors selling things including fresh fruits and vegetables, salsa, desserts and wine. This event happens every Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon at...

Jai Meals will offer plant-based foods at 1930 N. Coit Road, Ste. 140, Richardson. (Courtesy Jai Meals) Jai Meals is coming soon to Richardson at the corner of Coit and Campbell roads. Ownership said the vegan restaurant plans to open in July at 1930 N. Coit Road, Ste. 140, Richardson, after previously being located in The Shops at Willow Bend food court in Plano. No official grand opening date has been announced. Jai Meals offers a variety of plant-based foods, including pasta and other dishes. 972-905-4595. www.jaimeals.com.

The Communion Modern Diner permanently ceased operations effective June 23. (Courtesy Communion Neighborhood Cooperative) The Communion Modern Diner permanently closed, effective June 23. According to a sign posted on the diner’s door, the closure was caused by an “unprecedented price increase” from the diner’s vendors. The diner was located at 514 Lockwood Drive and was part of the Communion Neighborhood Cooperative, which also includes the Communion coffee shop and a coworking office space. www.communioncooperative.com/coffee-eats.

H-E-B knows exactly how it wants to handle distribution to its new stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) region. The San Antonio-based grocery chain is adding frozen capabilities to its distribution facilities in Temple, Texas. The project will grow H-E-B's current facility footprint by 325,000 square feet and will add over 100 jobs to the local economy.

Garland Area Residents Welcome the Newest Location of the Popular Franchise. June 30, 2022 // Franchising.com // BRENTWOOD, Calif. - The Camp Transformation Center is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest gym in Garland, Texas. The new location is independently owned and operated by Sam Sangani. It is the 11th franchise location in the Lone Star State and the 6th in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Four Peaks Brewing Company Hosts "Four Peaks For Teachers" Award: Last Call for Nominations. PHOENIX, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When it comes to supporting teachers, Phoenix-based Four Peaks Brewing Co. doesn't care about state lines or boundaries. It's a key reason why, after 12 years, the Tempe, Arizona brewery's "Four Peaks For Teachers" campaign has grown to support teachers in five states. And now, during a national teacher shortage, Four Peaks is more committed than ever to providing K-12 educators with the supplies they need to succeed in the classroom.

While working a side gig as a pet sitter, Susan Gary saw things that she knew could be done better. So with her husband, Erick, decided to do things better and created their own pet-sitting business. Top Dog Pet Sitters provides award-winning, professional pet care in McKinney. They offer a...

NOTE: Here at Visit McKinney, we always love meeting our guests who stop in to take part in our free historic walking tours, a fun program we offer in partnership with the City of McKinney Historic Preservation Office. Needless to say, we were thrilled to see that one of our recent tour attendees decided to share hers and her daughter's tour experience in a blog post on the Collin County Mom Collective website. And we were even happier when she gave us permission to share it here on our website. (Thank you, Rashida!) Happy reading ...

Beverly Blair is the owner of Advanced Esthetics of Richardson. (Matt Payne/Community Impact Newspaper) Beverly Blair said her road to owning Advanced Esthetics of Richardson was anything but ordinary. After graduating from The University of Texas at Dallas with a degree in business management, Blair became certified through the National Association of Legal Assistance to work as a paralegal. In 2010, she left the law career field to own a tow-trucking company. The business had 10 trucks and 25 employees when she sold it in February 2020.

I’m going back in my time of growing up. Now some of my new readers will not have any idea of what I’m talking about; those in the over 70-plus group might if they will give it a little thought. We will start this story off for everyone...

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers opened in May in Frisco. (Courtesy Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers) Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers opened in mid-May at 2626 Stonebrook Parkway, Ste. 500, Frisco. The clinic specializes in orthopedic, neurological, vestibular and balance therapies. “Our goal is to be the therapy provider of...

DALLAS (KDAF) — Who wants to celebrate Fat Tuesday in the middle of the year? Well, if it’s you, you’re in the same boat as Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe as they’re celebrating with Cajun Fried Fat Tuesdays!. If you’re in Arlington, Mesquite, Irving, Garland, McKinney and...

ROCKWALL, TX (June 29, 2022) – Highland Meadows Health and Rehab – an award-winning licensed skilled nursing facility offering comprehensive rehabilitation services and long-term care, will host Hot Dogs For Heroes, a drive-thru appreciation event, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 1st. As Highland Meadows joins...