UNT Dallas Launches 4-Year Full Tuition & Fees Program for Eligible Texas Students
The University of North Texas at Dallas is launching a new program called the Trailblazer Tuition Trust, which will cover full tuition and mandatory fees for up to four years for eligible Texas high school graduates pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at UNT Dallas. The announcement was made by...
Canvas cyberattack disrupts North Texas schools
PLANO, Texas - A cyberattack on an online learning platform disrupted schools and universities nationwide, including many in North Texas. The Canvas outage and data breach on Thursday impacted more than 30 million active users across the nation, just as many were preparing to take final exams. Canvas is one...
Plano post office under scrutiny amid stolen mail surge
Plano police and federal investigators are looking into more than 80 reports of stolen checks linked to a single post office, where victims say mail dropped inside the building has been taken, washed and cashed. Postal union officials and recent USPS inspector general reports warn that criminal groups may be recruiting postal employees to steal mail, raising concerns about an inside job.
Texas Lottery $41 million winner had been playing lottery for 30 years
A Texan is going to travel the world after winning the Texas Lotto jackpot prize of $41 million. A Richardson resident claimed the money for the drawing held on April 20, according to a news release from the Texas Lottery. The winning Quick Pick ticket purchased at a 7-Eleven Convenience Store matched all six of the numbers drawn (21-28-33-34-43...
AMBER Alert for abducted Louisiana teen leads to safe recovery near Allen
Tips generated after the alert led Allen Police Department officers to contact a person who had driven the suspect to the residence where the girl was taken.
Mexican Wellness Giant Drops $51 Million On New Allen HQ Campus
Allen is about to land a big new neighbor with a healthy appetite for space and spending power. Omnilife USA is moving ahead with a new U.S. headquarters at Prodigy Park, a two-building campus in development on State Highway 121 that carries an estimated price tag of about $51 million. The project, led by Plano-based Heady Investments, will combine corporate offices with...
TxDOT eyes completion date for work on FM 2499 and FM 407 in Highland...
Construction on the intersection of FM 2499 and FM 407 in Highland Village is slowly creeping along, but it has quickly become a headache for local commuters. However, according to the City of Highland Village, Texas Department of Transportation anticipates the work to be completed by mid-May. On Tuesday and...
North Texas Man Helps Teen With Prom Tie
A viral video from Plano, Texas, shows a local man stopping to help a teenager tie his necktie, saving the student's prom night with a simple act of kindness.
Taiwan Tech Giant Plots $300 Million McKinney Power Campus, 500 Jobs In Play
A Taiwanese manufacturing heavyweight is quietly sizing up McKinney for a major North American move, according to public filings. The proposal, filed under the code name Project Plum Blossom, would turn two Class A shell buildings at the Core5 Logistics Center into a U.S. headquarters and a large manufacturing and R&D campus with an investment of at least $300 million and roughly 500...
Paris Baguette to serve baked goods at 2nd McKinney store
Paris Baguette offers a variety of pastries and sweet treats. (Community Impact staff) Another Paris Baguette location is slated to debut in McKinney later this year, a representative of the company confirmed. The eatery’s menu includes sweet options such as cakes, tarts, pastries and donuts, as well as savory items...

















