Frisco ISD board approves bonds, addresses appeals
The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees discussed unlimited tax bonds and two student grievance appeals during its regular meeting March 9. Trustees also approved a $400,000 budget amendment for a temperature monitoring system and updated the district's library materials list. The board authorized the unlimited tax bonds by...
The Samaritan Inn officials break ground on new pet kennel in McKinney
The Samaritan Inn held a ground breaking event for a new kennel on Feb. 26. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) The Samaritan Inn CEO Jill Sciglian welcomed two- and four-legged guests to a Feb. 26 groundbreaking event for a pet kennel at their McKinney facility. The new kennel will almost triple the...
Collin College invites public to free health and safety fair
Collin College will host its 19th annual Health and Safety Fair later this month, offering free health screenings, safety demonstrations and wellness resources to students and the public. The event runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 27, at the Collin College McKinney Campus Conference Center, 2400 Community Ave.,...
Pottery Barn outlet store is opening in Grapevine this spring
A Pottery Barn outlet is opening in Grapevine Towne Center , the shopping center anchored by Target near Texas 114. The luxury home decor brand is part of Williams-Sonoma Inc . The outlet is leasing 25,027 square feet of space where the Bealls department store used to be. The Pottery Barn outlet is expected to open...
6 small businesses debut East McKinney shops in The Silos at Tupps Brewery
McKinney Chamber of Commerce representatives held a ribbon-cutting March 7 to mark the debut of The Silos at Tupps Brewery. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Visitors to Tupps Brewery can now shop from six small businesses located at the East McKinney property. The Silos at Tupps Brewery debuted during a March 7...
Locals Have Fallen HEAD OVER HEELS for This Old Town BBQ Spot in Lewisville,...
Lewisville, Texas has a BBQ secret that locals have been quietly hoarding for years. 🍖. Sullivan Old Town BBQ sits right in the heart of Old Town Lewisville on Mill Street, and it’s become the kind of place people just can’t stop talking about. From prime brisket smoked...
Autopsy ordered for convicted murderer who died in East Texas prison
TENNESSEE COLONY, Texas — A Dallas County man convicted of murder has died in custody at the Beto Unit in Anderson County. An autopsy has been ordered for Jerry Dewayne Henry, 55, after he was pronounced dead Tuesday. Henry was found unresponsive in his cell by a cell mate and Texas Department of Criminal Justice...
Gunter police ask for help identifying suspects in theft case
GUNTER, Texas (KXII) - Police in Gunter are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects in a theft case. According to the Gunter Police Department, the two suspects were involved in a theft at Dollar General around 7:45 p.m. Monday. If you recognize the suspects or have any information...
Chipotle Mexican Grill plans new restaurant at Harvest Town Center
A retail building in Harvest Town Center is quickly filling up with national restaurant chains as Chipotle Mexican Grill submitted plans Monday morning to occupy a suite along FM 407. Registration documents indicate construction will start on May 12 and be completed by Sept. 16. The restaurant will include a...
Dynasty Barber Studio offers haircuts, beard trims in Grapevine
Dynasty Barber Studio opened its first North Texas location in Grapevine Feb. 2. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) A new barber shop, Dynasty Barber Studio, opened in Grapevine, according to company staff. The business provides a range of grooming services, including haircuts, beard trimming and shaves, according to its...
