National Spelling Bee runners-up rarely go on to win. But North Texan Faizan Zaki...
OXON HILL, Md. — With the benefit of hindsight, Vikram Raju knows there was almost no chance he would win after being a runner-up in the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee. “The chances of getting that high are infinitesimally small, and the chances of doing it again are an order of magnitude smaller, obviously,”...
The Links on PGA Parkway in Frisco to house nearly 2,000 residents by 2027
The Links on PGA Parkway is set to grow by 620 units. (courtesy The Links on PGA Parkway) The Links on PGA Parkway in Frisco is getting bigger. The last two phases of construction are underway for The Links on PGA Parkway, which broke ground May 28. When it is complete, it could accommodate nearly 2,000 residents.
Allen introduces WaterSmart for easy utility bill payments
The city of Allen has completed its transition to a new online utility bill payment system, replacing its previous Citizen Self-Service portal with WaterSmart, officials announced May 28. The transition, which began May 26, temporarily disrupted online payment services as the city migrated customer billing...
Collin County home struck by lightning sparks preventative action from neighbors
A house fire in McKinney caused by lightning has neighbors rushing to install what experts say is the only way to prevent a similar disaster from happening to them. Larry Breecher, a fourth-generation owner of Superior Lighting Protection, says lightning rods are the most effective tool at preventing a building fire...
Plano, TX: Idiot on Central Expressway Driving Through Gore Point Gets Instant Justice After...
Not only did they not save time, but they can look forward to a $300+ fine in the mail, too. Plano area commuter and Redditor /u/StealthMidget shared a case of instant justice from earlier last week (May 22, 2025) to the /r/ConvenientCop subreddit showing a driver in an Infiniti SUV, blatantly blowing through a gore...
Texas Music Revolution Festival returns for its 29th year
The Texas Music Revolution festival returns for its 29th year in the heart of McKinney. The festival is for all ages, and folks are welcome to bring their own blankets and chairs for the outdoor concerts. But don’t leave anything overnight because they will be thrown away. The two-day...
Coyote attacks child, 8, in Frisco
FRISCO, Texas - An 8-year-old from Frisco is recovering from injuries after a coyote attack on Monday, officials say. The Frisco Police Department's Wednesday release says the attack happened while the child was walking with her mother in a Frisco neighborhood. Frisco Coyote Attack. What we know:. The attack...
Exclusive: Cavnue to create smart freight corridor near Savannah port
Cavnue, a developer of intelligent road technology, is launching a smart highway project along one of America's busiest freight corridors that connects to the Port of Savannah, Axios is first to report. Why it matters: The project to transform State Route 307 — the critical artery feeding the nation's third-largest...
Where to Celebrate Father’s Day in Frisco, Plano, Dallas And Beyond
Father’s Day isn’t just another Sunday — it’s a chance to celebrate the man who taught you how to grill the perfect burger, change a tire and tell a great joke (even if it was at your expense). Luckily, North Texas knows how to show up for Dad.
CONAM Expands Dallas-Fort Worth Portfolio with Acquisition of 325-Unit Luxury Community, The Maxwell
SAN DIEGO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 2025-- CONAM Strategic Investments Fund IV LP, a discretionary fund sponsored by The CONAM Group (CONAM), is pleased to announce the purchase of The Maxwell , a 325-unit Class A multi-family community in Frisco, Texas. This property adds to CONAM’s portfolio within The...
