Independent Comic Shops Struggle Amid Rising Costs
Closures and adaptations reflect complex landscape for local comic book retailers
Plano, Texas Sees Hourly Weather Update
Gone Country – A Tribute to Alan Jackson
Entertainment
Plano Venue Hosts Evening with Helene Cronin and Scott Sean White
Two acclaimed authors to appear at Love and War in Texas for a special event.

Award-winning Irish band Socks in the Frying Pan comes to Plano
The popular trio will make its first appearance in Plano at Love & War in Texas on February 15.
Plano Venue Hosts Duo of Country Music Acts
Love and War in Texas to feature performances by Jesse Raub Jr. and Jake Bush
Crime
North Texas Adult Bookstore Owner Charged in Prostitution, Drug Sting
Authorities allege the suspect's businesses were fronts for illegal activities across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Two Men Indicted in $10M Chicago Medicare Fraud Scheme
Burhan Mirza and Kashif Iqbal accused of using nominee labs and DME suppliers to bill for nonexistent services
Texas Jury Rules Alleged Hate Crime Against Black Student Was a Hoax
Court orders mother and attorney to pay $3.2 million in damages for smearing white student's reputation
Politics
Racist Rant at Texas City Council Meeting Highlights Underrecognized Hinduphobia
A right-wing podcaster's mocking performance of Hindu stereotypes sparks outrage and calls for accountability.

Plano Pauses DART Exit Plans After New Proposal
City leaders to continue negotiations with transit agency over service levels, costs, and long-term role.
Texas Lt. Gov. Unveils Priorities Targeting Property Taxes and 'Sharia Law'
Dan Patrick calls for reducing property taxes and preventing 'Sharia law' in Texas public schools and communities.
Sports
Texas Natives Shine at 2026 Winter Olympics
Figure skaters Amber Glenn and Emily Chan represent Team USA after honing their skills in the Lone Star State.

Toyota Racing Kicks Off 2026 Season at Daytona
Veteran drivers and rising stars look to deliver Toyota's fourth Daytona 500 victory
Olympian Amber Glenn Resolves Copyright Issue with Canadian Artist
The figure skater found a new friend after clearing up concerns over the music used in her Olympic routine.
Tech
Intrusion Inc. Launches the P.O.S.S.E. Program to Protect Law Enforcement from Cyber Threats
The new program leverages Intrusion's Shield technology to autonomously identify and block malicious activity targeting sheriff's departments and other public safety agencies.

Intrusion Inc. Launches P.O.S.S.E. Program to Protect Law Enforcement from Cyber Threats
The new program deploys Intrusion's Shield technology to identify and block malicious activity for sheriff's departments and other government facilities.
Plano Antisemitism Forum Disrupted by Zoom Hack, Organizers Say
The incident highlights a growing trend of online platforms being weaponized to silence dialogue and spread hateful ideologies.