One of Lexington’s longest-running Thai restaurants is preparing to close its doors. Mai Thai Restaurant, which has served the community for over two decades, will soon be under new ownership as its original owners step away to retire. What We Know So Far The restaurant has been sold to a new owner whose name has … Read more
Tucked inside a strip center in Conroe, Texas, The Whistle Stop Cafe has quietly built one of the most loyal local followings in the area. For over 15 years, regulars have been coming back for hearty breakfast plates, Southern comfort dishes, and daily specials that taste like home. If you’re passing through on I-45, this … Read more
Cannon Falls Elementary School wrapped up its school year celebrations by honoring some of its most outstanding students through two beloved traditions — Pizza with the Principal and Donuts with the Principal. Who Was Honored The school’s PBIS Team, which recognizes students who serve as positive role models, selected students based on staff nominations. Teachers … Read more
Parker’s Kitchen is opening a new location in Lexington, South Carolina, near the upcoming Victory Village shopping center on Augusta Highway — right next to the Sonic Drive-In near Lexington High School. What’s Being Built Around It The new Parker’s Kitchen will be part of a larger retail and dining transformation along Augusta Highway. The … Read more
One of Austin’s most acclaimed restaurants has permanently closed its doors, proving that even a Michelin star cannot always protect a business from today’s harsh economic realities. Olamaie, a beloved Southern fine dining restaurant, served its final meals on July 19 after nearly 12 years in operation. From Local Favorite to Michelin Recognition Chef and … Read more
A 16-year-old girl was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Sunday morning near La Vernia, Texas, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. What Happened The crash occurred around 4:20 a.m. on U.S. 87 near Chihuahua Street in Wilson County. The teenager was driving north on U.S. 87 toward La Vernia when her … Read more
A driver is dead after losing control of their vehicle at more than 100 mph and crashing into a pole on Westpark Drive in Houston early Sunday morning, police say. The Crash The Houston Police Department received a call reporting the crash in the 10000 block of Westpark Drive, near Wilcrest Drive, just before 7 … Read more
A 39-year-old Wyoming, Minnesota man is facing criminal charges after police say he built a homemade spike strip and buried it in his yard — designed to puncture bicycle tires of neighborhood children who used his lawn as a shortcut. What Officers Found Police responded in late April after a neighbor called to report the … Read more
One person is dead and three others are hospitalized after an 87-year-old driver ran a red light and struck pedestrians in downtown Nashville, police say. Thomas Cahill, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was driving a Ford Fusion when he ran the red light at the 4th and Broadway intersection. The crash happened while pedestrians were legally … Read more
A Michigan man who armed himself with body armor to “secure” his brother’s house has been convicted of first-degree murder after opening fire on a group of people who came to feed puppies — killing a 22-year-old mother sitting in the back seat. What Led to the Shooting Alexander James Aydelotte, 28, showed up at … Read more