Liberty knocks off Sam Houston in CUSA quarterfinals
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Liberty used strong shooting and rebounding to defeat Sam Houston 89-57 Thursday in the quarterfinal round of the 2026 Air National Guard Conference USA Championship at Propst Arena inside the Von Braun Center. The fifth-seeded Flames improved to 18-12 overall and advanced to the semifinal round,...
North Star Luncheon Leadership And Awardee Announced For Family Compass Fundraiser
It may seem like people are trying to get announcements of future plans out before North Texans start celebrating next week’s Spring Break. One of those is Family Compass‘ 8th annual NDBT North Star Luncheon. 2026 Event Chair Heather McNamara and Honorary Co-Chairs Tracey and Aaron Kozmetsky have...
Allen moves ahead with $17 million downtown revitalization
ALLEN, Texas — This article was originally published in the Dallas Business Journal. Read the original article and more business content here. Downtown Allen will soon look a lot different after city officials approved an agreement to begin the first phase of a major rejuvenation. The Allen City Council...
Big Ideas Meet Real Investment
The future of entrepreneurship in Frisco was on full display as students from the Frisco Chamber Foundation’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) pitched their businesses during the program’s annual Investor Panel. The Investor Panel marks the culmination of months of work as students move from idea to launch,...
HOSA hosts second blood drive of school year
HOSA collected 74 pints of blood through Carter Blood Care on Thursday, March 5. In total, the two drives — including this one and the one on Nov. 13 — were able to collect 161 pints of blood this year from Prosper HS, saving 483 lives. “Our students...
McKinney P&Z recommends zoning change for Cannon Beach project
Cannon Beach, a 35-acre surf resort development, will be located near the corner of Stacy Road and SH 121. (Rendering courtesy Cannon Beach) City leaders are considering a zoning change to accommodate the future Cannon Beach surf resort at the northeast corner of Stacy Road and SH 121. What’s happening?...
North Texas leaders approve study for new rail line from Plano to McKinney
North Texas leaders are moving forward with a study on a potential rail line from Plano to McKinney. The Regional Transportation Council on Thursday voted to approve a study looking at the possible transit connection that would run north to south in Collin County and would be operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit or...
Japanese-Style Crepes Hit McKinney Square At Happymix Creperie
Historic Downtown McKinney just picked up a colorful new grab-and-go spot. Happymix Creperie, a compact shop specializing in Japanese-style handheld crepes and matcha drinks, has opened on the McKinney square. The husband-and-wife team behind the counter, Kevin and Callie Colwick, launched the storefront in late...
‘Every kid needs a cheerleader’: Meet Cox Elementary Teacher of the Year Kati Ozols
SACHSE, Texas — Spend a minute inside Kati Ozols’ 4th-grade classroom, and you might think you’ve walked into a pep rally instead of a math lesson. “Collaborate! You’re working together — working the steps together!” Ozols calls out as students clap and respond in unison.
Former Oklahoma DE Commit Chooses Big Ten School Over Sooners
Zane Rowe spent nearly a year committed to the Sooners, but he has now decided to take his talents to the West Coast.
