Friday, a court in Waxahachie sentenced Chad Gillen, 37, to 70 years in prison for beating his mother to death. In 2010, Karen Gillen suffered a stroke, which left her disabled. As a widow, her only child, Chad Gillen, was charged with her care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Karen stopped …

Universal Destinations & Experiences revealed Friday new details about the theme park coming to Frisco, including the park’s official name, Universal Kids Resort. In January, the company announced it would bring a family-focused theme park and a 300-room themed resort hotel to North Texas. On Friday, executives with Universal Destinations & …

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4.1 Billion in November. (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.1 billion in November, 3.7 percent more than in November 2022. Most of November’s sales tax revenue is based on sales made in October and remitted to the agency in November. …

The 2023-2024 returning members of the MPJH National Junior Honor Society The 2023-2024 new members of the MPJH National Junior Honor Society Contact: Kelly Cowan MPJH students inducted into the National Junior Honor Society Fifty-three Mount Pleasant Junior High School students are now National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) members following …

TEXAS LOTTERY URGES CAUTION IN GIFTING TICKETS TO CHILDREN The agency joins lotteries and community organizations worldwide in the 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign. AUSTIN – During the holiday season, lottery products stand out as a popular gift choice, but the Texas Lottery emphasizes the importance of not gifting them to children. …

Dorothy (Madison Zepeda, left) tells Aunt Em (Summer Murrillo, center) and Uncle Henry (Jose Jimenez, right) about meeting Miss Gulch on her walk home Zeke, a.k.a. The Cowardly Lion (Joey Dunn, left), tells Dorothy (Madison Zepeda) to have courage when she talks to Miss Gulch Dorothy (Madison Zepeda) gazes into …

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Transfer of $8.5 Billion to State Highway and Rainy Day Funds.   (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he has completed the transfer of about $3.06 billion into the State Highway Fund (SHF) and $5.46 billion to the Economic Stabilization Fund, ESF, commonly known …

Briana Lafrance Brisker | Shaquishala Sharnae Wooten Thursday, a Paris business reported shoplifting amounting to over $100.00 but less than $750.00 in the 3800 block of Lamar Avenue. Two suspects intentionally scanned items with a false retail tag before attempting to leave the store. Officers arrested them after being stopped …

An all-city page went out for firefighters to go to Applebee’s Thursday night at 10:51. There was a fire in the kitchen, and everyone was out of the building. Another structure fire occurred near NTCC across the road. A mobile home had smoke coming from the windows at 8:14 Thursday …

  Dak Prescott NFL Thursday Cowboys (9-3) 41 – Seattle (6-6) 35 The Dallas Cowboys’ 41-35 win against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night was just Dak Prescott doing what he believes he should be doing. In his past seven games, he has 21 touchdown passes, including three against Seattle …