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D-FW Fireworks and Other Ways To Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

By Charles Grand / July 4, 2026 /

Whether you’re the type to spread out a blanket beneath a sky full of fireworks, wander through a neighborhood block party with a snow cone in hand, or spend the evening listening to live music before the grand finale lights up the night, North Texas has no shortage of ways to celebrate the Fourth of…

Lightning Strikes Suspected in Multiple D-FW House Fires

By Charles Grand / June 20, 2026 /

Lightning strikes are suspected of causing several house fires that broke out when a severe storm system blew in on Friday morning. Fire crews responded to multiple residential calls in communities stretching from Allen and Plano to Frisco and Dallas, with officials citing lightning as the likely cause. Among the most dramatic incidents was a…

10 Big Questions Still Facing Plano’s Stars Arena Proposal

By Shelby Skrhak / June 10, 2026 /

Plano has cleared the first hurdle in what could be a marathon run towards building a new sports arena district with the Dallas Stars. Plano City Council approved four key agenda items Monday night as expected, but if the discussion revealed anything, it’s that city leaders and residents alike are now turning their focus on…

Plano Lands in Top 5 U.S. Cities for Families

By Joy Donovan / June 2, 2026 /

Choosing where to raise a family is no small decision, and one new survey says Plano might be the best place in the state to put down roots. Plano ranked fourth in the nation on WalletHub’s 2026 list of the Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family, a report released last week. The ranking…

After Months of Speculation, Plano Enters Dallas Stars Arena Talks

By Charles Grand / February 27, 2026 /

After months of speculation linking The Shops at Willow Bend to a potential new arena, a Dallas City Council member says Plano has advanced a proposal to lure the Dallas Stars north. Council Member Chad West (District 1) said Plano’s pitch includes a Letter of Intent that has not yet been signed, as the NHL…