The High School Balancing Act
For some students, the final bell doesn’t always mean the end of the school day. While most of your classmates rush for the exit doors, a dedicated few stay behind, juggling clubs, sports and activities that keep the halls buzzing long after lessons have finished. Students facing this accomplishment...
Plano council approves 215-acre Lavon Farms mixed-use development
Plano's Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for the Lavon Farms project in east Plano. (Sky Eyes/Community Impact) The Lavon Farms development in east Plano is moving forward following final approval from city officials. The gist. At their Dec. 8 meeting, Plano City Council members approved rezoning...
Hidden McKinney Ramen Counter Has Neighbors Slurping Creamy Bowls
Tiger Ramen, a husband-and-wife-run ramen counter on west Custer Road in McKinney, has quietly turned into a neighborhood hangout for rich bowls and Japanese rice balls. The compact shop leans on a creamy paitan broth and a short, tightly curated menu of ramen, hand-rolled sushi and onigiri. Since opening in late...
Holiday Safety Reminder: Tips for Local Residents to Prevent Christmas Tree Fires
The McKinney Fire Department is reminding residents to follow safety guidelines when decorating for the holidays, especially with Christmas trees. The department notes that fires involving Christmas trees can grow quickly, so prevention is important.
Charges against McKinney woman upgraded to capital murder after death of toddler
A 3-year-old boy who suffered severe injuries in October has died, prompting prosecutors to upgrade the charge against his mother to capital murder.
Head-On Kills Police Officer
South Hunt County Fire Rescue reported that Deputy Fire Chief Austin Cooley, 27, passed away Monday morning following a head-on collision as he was returning home from work as a Kaufman Police Officer. The incident occurred near the intersection of State Highway 34 and County Road 2186, about a mile south of...
Plano’s New Price Disruptor: Angie’s Lobster & Prime Grill Brings $9.99 Rolls, $4.99 Bowls...
PLANO, Texas — With $9.99 lobster rolls and $4.99 salads, Angie’s Lobster & Prime Grill has landed in Plano. The Arizona‑born, two‑in‑one drive‑thru plus dine‑in concept opened Nov. 19, 2025, at 701 W. 15th St., just west of US‑75, bringing Historic Downtown a new option built around speed, value, and a streamlined...
Discount Tire eyes second Prosper location
Prosper's existing Discount Tire location is near the intersection of US 380 and Coit Road, according to its website. (Community Impact staff) A new Discount Tire location could be opening in Prosper, a company representative said in an email. The representative said details regarding the location or opening timeline...
Frisco ISD expands open enrollment program to high school
The Access Frisco program will allow incoming prekindergarten through ninth-grade students from surrounding areas to attend Frisco ISD. (Courtesy Frisco ISD) Frisco ISD's open enrollment program, Access Frisco, will soon begin accepting students entering high school. Access Frisco will now allow prekindergarten...
West McKinney’s New Morning Habit: Tao Rice Roll Opens with Fan Tuan and Tuesday...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Breakfast in west McKinney just leveled up: Tao Rice Roll opened in November at 1550 S. Custer Rd., Ste. 600, serving Taiwanese fan tuan (sticky rice rolls), crispy pancakes, and house-made soy milk. It’s the brand’s latest North Texas expansion and a...

















