The Texoma Comic Con comes to the Choctaw Event Center in Durant, OK, February 21-22. To commemorate the event, North Texas e-News publishes this exclusive bio of Stan the Man, American comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer. (L-R) Stan Lee and President George W. Bush

In the next few decades rising sea will lead to increased storm and tidal flooding for millions of Americans in coastal communities. Norfolk, Virginia, is pictured here with an inundated roadway. credit: City of Norfolk

(L-R) Eric Nadel and Michelle and Andy Heinz. Tickets are now on sale for the 14th annual Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit concert, returning Thursday, May 14, to celebrate Nadel’s 75th birthday at the historic Longhorn Ballroom. The evening will feature live music with co-headliners Brooklyn-based Sammy Rae and The Friends and Bay Area favorite Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes.

As Dallas’s world-famous Longhorn Ballroom continues to evolve and expand, the Longhorn property fits more and more in line with how its stewards at Kessler Presents have always envisioned it to be: a campus for creatives. Collectively, The Longhorn, nestled along the banks of the original Trinity River and just a mile from Downtown Dallas, isn’t just the venue anymore; it’s a whole hub for the next generation of Texas’s creative minds, uniting food, drink, entertainment, retail, and community under one legendary name. And beginning in Spring 2026, The Longhorn is taking the party outdoors.

McKinney residents experiencing the most severe medical emergencies will soon have access to an advanced, life-saving treatment even before reaching the hospital. Beginning Feb. 16, the McKinney Fire Department will launch a pre-hospital blood program, allowing specially equipped medical units to carry and administer blood to critically ill or injured patients in the field and during transport to the hospital.

Time is running out to get your tickets and tables for our second annual Taste of Chocolate gala! This event will be Saturday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the Complex. Guests can enjoy listening to live jazz music, featuring Brad Silwood on the saxophone, watch local artists paint and then bid on those creations in the live auction. Belle Rae’s will be serving up a buffet dinner. Guests will get two drink tickets and can choose from Neighbors Place Wines, beers, soft drinks or water. There will also, of course, be a chocolate candy and dessert bar, including chocolate fountains.