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...
Hot‑Pressed Sweet Spot: Yonutz brings its “Smashed” showstoppers to Custer Road’s Florence of McKinney
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. A new dessert spectacle has landed in West McKinney. With hot‑pressed donut‑and‑ice‑cream mashups and a family‑friendly vibe, Yonutz Donuts and Ice Cream aims to turn treat time into a small show—right on the city’s fast‑growing Custer Road corridor.
No Dining Room, Just Momentum: McDonald’s Opens Walk‑Up-and‑Drive‑Thru at Painted Tree in North McKinney
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. North McKinney’s Painted Tree just got a new quick‑stop option: a streamlined McDonald’s that opened quietly in early November at 2960 Taylor Burk Drive. Staff confirmed the debut to Community Impact, which also noted the drive‑thru‑and‑walk‑up‑only format...
Hand‑Pulled Halal on Preston: Noodle One’s Lanzhou‑influenced Comfort Noodles Arrive in Frisco
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. A new halal-focused noodle shop has quietly slipped into one of Frisco’s busiest corridors. Noodle One opened in October 2025 at 3311 Preston Rd., Suite 1, bringing beef noodle soup, wok‑fried noodles, fried rice, dumplings, and lamb specialties to Preston...
Farmersville fire inspector loses home, pets in devastating blaze
FARMERSVILLE, Texas - Penny Phillips has spent years helping residents of this North Texas town through some of their worst moments. Last week, she found herself living in one of her own. What we know:. Phillips is a longtime fire inspector with the Farmersville Fire Department, lost her home and...
Plano Recognized As One Of The Nation’s Most Caring Cities
P lano has long built a reputation for looking out for one another, and a new WalletHub report reinforces that image, placing the city among the top 15 most caring communities in the country. For a community long defined by steady growth, strong schools and a deep volunteer culture, the recognition reinforces what...
Potobox offers self-photo studio, photo printing in Frisco’s Stonebriar Centre
Potobox provides a variety of accessories that can be used in the self-photo studio in Stonebriar Centre. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Potobox recently opened in Frisco’s Stonebriar Centre, a business representative said. The store is located on the lower level of the mall, in the Macy’s wing. The photo-centric...
North Texas deputy fire chief killed in head-on collision, officials say
HUNT COUNTY, Texas — A North Texas deputy fire chief was killed Monday morning in a head-on collision while returning home from work, officials say. According to South Hunt County Fire Rescue, 27-year-old Austin Cooley was returning from work as a Kaufman police officer when he died in the crash.
Kansas firm inks $113M deal for North Texas golf courses as boom continues
Five courses in the Metroplex will soon be under new ownership.
Belk to celebrate grand opening of new concept in Frisco
Belk will celebrate the grand opening of its first Belk Market location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, Dec. 13, at The Centre at Preston Ridge. The new store concept is designed to offer shoppers a curated mix of brands, new arrivals and community-tailored styles in a convenient, easy-to-navigate space,...
