City of Plano hosts annual ‘All American 4th’ celebration
For the 250th American Independence Day, the City of Plano's All-American 4th celebration will include food trucks and fireworks, but no parade. The 250th Independence Day is next weekend, and Plano is gearing up to celebrate with the annual Plano’s All American 4th on Saturday, July 4 at Collin College’s Spring Creek
After Atlético Dallas fallout, Garland moves ahead with $25M soccer complex
The Atlético Dallas deal may have died—but this North Texas suburb's soccer ambitions clearly didn't.
Lewisville ISD renames Highland Village Elementary
Summer marks the end of the school year for students in Lewisville ISD, and the end of the first year with five closed elementary campuses, including Highland Village Elementary. At the district’s regular board meeting on Monday, June 8, the Lewisville ISD Board approved a new name for the campus,...
Ilio’s Greek & Lebanese Restaurant serves kebabs, lamb shank in McKinney
Ilio’s Greek & Lebanese Restaurant serves a variety of Mediterranean dishes. (Courtesy Ilio’s Greek & Lebanese Restaurant) Ilio’s Greek & Lebanese Restaurant is now open in McKinney, Manager Jessica Gardener said. The restaurant serves Greek and Lebanese dishes including beef and chicken kebabs, meat moussaka and lamb.
Frisco Teen’s Legacy Leads New Effort To Stop Impaired Driving In Texas
Sue Beatty drove her daughter Carly to Texas A&M for her sophomore year and said goodbye like any parent would. She didn’t know it would be the last time she saw her. A few weeks later, the 19-year-old was struck and killed by an impaired driver while walking home. "She had her whole life ahead of her," Sue Beatty said
Mahjong, metal supplier: Check out 13 business updates in central, East McKinney
Boutique mahjong studio and social club The Empress House is now open in downtown McKinney. (Courtesy The Empress House) Interested in news from businesses and restaurants in the McKinney area? Check out 13 businesses now open, coming soon and other updates in central and East McKinney, as previously reported by Commun
III Forks introduces happy hour at its Addison steakhouse
Addison, TV (KDAF) — III Forks now has a happy hour! The restaurant is expanding its offerings at its flagship Addison restaurant with the debut of a new happy hour designed to showcase the steakhouse’s premium food and beverage program in a more casual setting. Available Monday through...
JPMorgan Chase to layoff nearly 250 employees in North Texas
The cuts hit one of the company's largest employment hubs.
Hot chicken, protein smoothies: Check out 6 dining updates around Dallas-Fort Worth
The Plano Hattie B's location has an interior with 56 seats and a patio area for 50 guests. (Courtesy Hattie B's Hot Chicken) Check out six dining updates from around Dallas-Fort Worth, including a new smoothie shop and Keller and a new smokehouse in Plano. This list is not comprehensive.
Grand Prairie firefighter on leave after arrest in Collin County child‑injury case, authorities say
Authorities say the off‑duty incident is under investigation, and the department has expressed concern for the child and family while monitoring the legal process.

















