Minnie’s Food Pantry to benefit from major food donation
A semi-truck carrying 40,000 pounds of donated food is headed to Plano next week, part of a nationwide effort to mark America's 250th birthday with acts of service rather than celebration alone. Minnie's Food Pantry, located at 661 18th St. in Plano, will receive the shipment Wednesday, March 25, through a...
9 Underrated Garland, Texas Restaurants that Are Absolutely Worth Trying
Garland sits in that sweet spot where you can eat extremely well without fighting the Dallas “new hotspot” crowds. The best meals here are often in strip centers, family-run dining rooms, and neighborhood hangouts that don’t spend much time on social media. If you like finding places...
Neighbors evacuated after Lake Dallas home explosion
Some neighbors were asked to evacuate their homes as a precaution after a home in Lake Dallas exploded last night. The city set up resources for those displaced by the investigation into the explosion, which is now being described as a "utility-related incident."
Four Arrested in Frisco Robbery After Flock Cameras, Citizen Tips Lead Police to Suspects
FRISCO, Texas - Four suspects were arrested within an hour of an armed robbery thanks to quick-thinking citizens, advanced technology, and coordinated police work. On March 10, 2026, Frisco Police officers responded to a reported robbery at Smoke Art located at 2440 Eldorado Parkway. The store owner told police that...
Rail Connection Between Plano And McKinney Moves Forward With New Study
North Texas transportation leaders are once again looking north, as plans advance for a potential passenger rail connection linking Plano and McKinney aimed at improving mobility across one of the region’s fastest-growing corridors. After months of uncertainty tied to regional transit funding debates, officials have...
Naba Style Nails offers Russian nail services in McKinney
Russian nail services are offered at Naba Style Nails. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Naba Style Nails recently opened in McKinney, business owner Nesim Zeydanli said. The beauty industry business offers Russian manicure and pedicure services. Zeydanli said the nail service techniques they implement creates a...
Caribbean Heat Hits McKinney As New Fine‑Dining Hotspot Lights Up Adriatica Village
McKinney just got a serious dose of island flair. Arôme, an upscale Caribbean-fusion restaurant from owner Sophia Adisson, quietly slipped into service on March 1 in Adriatica Village, serving island-inspired plates alongside a late-night lounge built around craft cocktails and hookah. Adisson told local reporters...
This DFW City Has The Most Affordable Childcare In The U.S. Says New Study
StorageCafe, an online marketplace and search engine dedicated to the self-storage industry, recently released a study ranking the best cities to raise children. The report found that Southern cities were overwhelmingly better in terms of schools, neighborhoods, and a host of other factors. Notably, the report found...
Engineering firm selected to design 2 traffic signals along Bloomdale Road
Lee Engineering will provide engineering and design services for installation of traffic signals at two intersections along Bloomdale Road. Both intersections, including the intersection of Bloomdale Road and Hardin Boulevard, currently operate as four-way stops. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) City officials are...
Raytheon Wins $74M Air Force Mod for Commercial Space Internet Program
Raytheon Co., managed by Collins Aerospace Mission Secured Solutions, McKinney, Texas, has been awarded a $73,992,158 modification (P00004) to a previously awarded contract (FA2385-24-C-B037) for the Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet program. The modification brings the total cumulative face...

















