Texas author Patrick Strickland returns to his Lone Star roots for short story collection
'History of Heartache' chronicles the struggles of working-class characters leading hard-scrabble lives. Strickland appears at Brazos Books in Houston May 1.
More Tenants Revealed For Multi-Billion Dollar Firefly Park
Frisco’s Firefly Park is starting to take shape with a new round of tenants that adds dining, wellness and nightlife to its first phase. Developer Wilks Development announced that Frenchie, Woodhouse Spa and Second Rodeo Brewing will join TYLER’S , bringing phase-one retail to 41% leased — nearly 46,000 square feet — with additional deals in progress. All four concepts are expected to open in fall...
Frisco Teen Earns Major National Award | The Post
A 17-year-old from Frisco is headed to Carnegie Hall in New York City this summer, as he's honored for a major national award in art and photography.
McKinney ISD teachers to receive 3.5% salary increase in 2026-27 school year
The McKinney ISD board approved raising teacher and staff salaries by 3.5% for the 2026-27 school year at its April 20 meeting. (Mary Katherine Shapiro/Community Impact) Teachers and staff at McKinney ISD will receive a salary increase next school year. The McKinney ISD board of trustees approved raising teacher and...
Plano Signs Off on 250-Unit Watermere Senior Complex at Shuttered Gym
The former Plano Athletic Club is trading treadmills for retirements. Plano officials have signed off on a plan to turn the long-vacant gym site into a five-story Watermere independent-living complex, a roughly 250-unit project that developers say will be quieter and less traffic-heavy than the fitness center it replaces. Neighbors and a nearby preschool are not entirely sold, raising...
Scenes from D Magazine’s 2026 Best Doctors of Collin County
Collin County’s leading physicians gathered April 2 at Park Place Acura in Plano to celebrate D Magazine’s 2026 Best Doctors in Collin County. The evening honored outstanding medical professionals whose expertise and dedication continue to elevate care across North Texas. Guests connected with fellow physicians and healthcare leaders...
Plano company owns rig in East Texas where explosion caused large fire and evacuations,...
An explosion at an East Texas natural gas or oil well site operated by a Plano-based company set off a large fire that was seen for miles and led to some evacuations, but caused no injuries, authorities said Tuesday. The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office received numerous calls late Monday of...
This Texas teen’s inventions take the guesswork out of recycling
Aarav Rao is a sophomore at Jasper High School in Plano. He’s also an innovator. “I’ve really just been into tech and building stuff,” Rao said. And he decided to focus his attention on recycling after visiting his grandparents in India. “So over there, there are actually...
Plano Allocates $158,000 To Support Homeless And At-Risk Families
T he city of Plano is taking a targeted step to address homelessness , approving $158,111 in funding aimed at both immediate outreach and long-term stability. The allocation is designed to bridge a critical gap, helping individuals currently experiencing homelessness while also supporting those at risk of losing housing before a crisis begins. The majority of the funding, approximately $118,111, will go toward street...
Wylie police search for woman last seen walking into wooded area overnight, ask neighbors...
WYLIE, Texas — Wylie police are looking for a woman who was last seen on a home security camera around 1:43 a.m., walking into a wooded area. Police said they were called around 7:21 a.m. to the 100 block of Parkwood Drive, where a man reported his wife, 46-year-old Melonie Ballenger, was missing.
