Category: Frisco Community

This spring, a rare event will unfold as two cicada broods with 13 and 17-year cycles emerge simultaneously, last seen in 1803. The billions of insects will create a unique spectacle, according to an NBC News article. They say,  “This spring, two different broods of cicadas — one that lives on a 13-year cycle and… Continue reading Rare Double-Brood Emergence in  U.S.

Chef Guy Fieri, known for his show ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,’ explores North Texas, featuring local restaurants since 2006. He engages with chefs, owners, and savors diverse menu items, according to a Fort Worth Star-Telegram article. It reports,  “Celebrity chef Guy Fieri has traveled across the country with his ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ show, making… Continue reading Guy Fieri Samples Dallas Fare at Various Eateries

Abby’s Bagels & Coffee, a new spot on Greenville Avenue in Dallas, stands out with classic and inventive bagel options, led by chef Nick Backlund of Hide and Royal 39, according to a Texas Is Life article. As per the report,  “A good bagel place and some spread is always necessary in any city or… Continue reading Abby’s Bagels & Coffee Thrives on Greenville Avenue

Uniqlo is set to make its Texas debut, with plans to open stores at Memorial City Mall and The Parks at Arlington, as indicated by recent filings, according to a Houston Chronicle article. It says,  “Uniqlo looks like it is finally coming to Texas. Filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation over the… Continue reading Uniqlo Expanding Presence with Two North Texas Stores

North Texas secures $100M federal grant for widespread EV charging expansion, emphasizing accessibility across diverse communities with 100 new ports led by local partnerships, according to a Dallas Morning News article. It reports,  “Millions in federal grant dollars will fuel the expansion of North Texas’s electric vehicle charging network over the next five years —… Continue reading Federal Funding Secured for 100 New EV Charging Stations

The Fort Worth Zoo welcomes baby lion Moja, born in October 2023, marking the first lion cub since 2015. The zoo emphasizes care, growth, and bonding with his parents, according to a Fortworth article. In it they say, “With the birth of a baby lion cub — the first such birth since 2015 — the… Continue reading Fort Worth Zoo Celebrates Arrival of Lion Cub

A plume of smoke marked the inaugural launch of the Vulcan Centaur rocket, carrying Angela Burke’s ashes into deep space, according to a The Ponca City News article. They say,  “A plume of smoke emerged as a long-awaited rocket shot into the sky early Monday, carrying a North Texas woman to her final resting place… Continue reading Ashes of North Texas Woman Launched into Space

Autonomous trucking firm Aurora, in collaboration with Continental, achieves a key milestone, finalizing hardware for widespread deployment on U.S. roads by 2027, according to a Dallas Morning News article. They say,  “Thousands of self-driving trucks could be on U.S. roads by 2027 following a Friday announcement by autonomous trucking firm Aurora Innovation. Together with Continental,… Continue reading Driverless Trucks Advance on Highways

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, 75 miles between Fort Worth and Abilene, promises diverse outdoor activities, trails, camping, and water recreation, according to a D Magazine article. They report, “Halfway between Fort Worth and Abilene, 75 miles from both, the hills and soft cuestas of the Western Cross Timbers break through the prairie. This is… Continue reading Palo Pinto Mountains State Park Anticipates 2025 Opening

Sky Elements Drones’ North Richland Hills holiday show with 1,499 drones broke Guinness World Records for largest fictional character and aerial image, according to a WFAA article. They report, “A holiday drone show in North Richland Hills by Sky Elements Drones broke the Guinness World Record for “largest fictional character made with multi-rotors or drones”… Continue reading North Richland Hills Holiday Drone Show Smashes Records