FINAL: Chris Schulmeister wins Allen mayoral race, unofficial final results show
Collin County's unofficial final voting totals show Chris Schulmeister winning the race with 3,278 votes, or 81%. (Mary Katherine Shapiro/Community Impact) Chris Schulmeister will be Allen's next mayor. Collin County's unofficial final voting totals show Schulmeister winning the race with 3,278 votes, or 81%. Schulmeister ran against Dave Shafer, who...
Texas hasn’t built a real mall in 25 years—and now one is gone
Texas' last enclosed mall opened when Shrek was new.
Charlie Keck’s offensive surge powers Clark to playoff sweep of Hutto
The sophomore is rising to the occasion in her first taste of the playoffs. Next for the Cougars is a third-round matchup with East Central.
Tanker Topples At Plano Crossroads, Hazmat Crews Lock Down Streets
Traffic at one of Plano's busy intersections turned into a mess yesterday when an oil tanker flipped over and started leaking at Windhaven Parkway and Spring Creek Parkway. The crash, which involved a sedan and the tanker, shut down several lanes, brought in a hazmat response, and sent two people to a hospital in stable condition, according to city officials. Drivers were urged to...
Texas teen dies in wrong-way crash after high-speed chase with deputies, sheriff’s office says
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — One juvenile has died, and another hospitalized after a deadly crash following a chase with Collin County Sheriff's deputies early Saturday morning, according to the Collin County Sheriff's Office. Officials said deputies attempted to do a traffic stop on a vehicle suspected of Driving While...
Pedestrian dead after Friday night crash in Plano
PLANO, Texas - A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a truck Friday night in Plano. The crash happened in the 6700 block of Alma Drive in Plano around 8:50 p.m. Friday, the Plano Police Department said in a Saturday release. Initial investigation found that a gray Toyota Tundra...
Chipotle sets opening date for new west McKinney restaurant
A new Chipotle is opening soon in McKinney. (Courtesy Chipotle) A new Chipotle restaurant in west McKinney is slated to open its doors May 5, a representative of the company confirmed. The fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain offers custom bowls, salads and burritos, the website states. This restaurant features a Chipotlane—a...
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille Debuts A Completely Clear Margarita
A margarita usually arrives loud. Salted rim, cloudy citrus, maybe a neon glow depending on where you ordered it. The new Rare Rita at Perry's Steakhouse & Grille takes a different route entirely. Served crystal clear and cocktail-bar sleek in appearance, the drink is a clarified margarita made with Socorro Tequila Blanco , fresh lime, agave nectar and orange bitters, finished with a Valencia orange...
PGA Of America Seeks Local Vendors Ahead Of 2027 Championships
Major golf events bring packed hotels, restaurant traffic and national attention. The PGA of America wants more local businesses involved in what happens behind the scenes, too. The organization officially opened registration for PGA VendorMatch, a sourcing initiative designed to connect businesses in championship host cities with procurement opportunities tied to major PGA events in 2027. That includes the 2027 PGA Championship at Fields...
Frisco ISD visual arts center to debut with performances
Nearly eight years after voter approval, Frisco ISD has set an opening date for its new visual and performing arts center , marked by a week of student preview performances. The 65,000-square-foot, $55 million project broke ground in May 2024 and will feature a 1,200-seat performance hall with upper balcony seating, fine arts offices, two multipurpose labs, an art exhibit gallery and...
