Celina ISD’s Superintendent contract extended after months of controversy
Amid calls for new leadership in Celina ISD, the board of trustees expressed support for Superintendent Dr. Tom Maglisceau, voting to renew his contract Monday night. It comes after some parents and community members called for his resignation, as well as the resignation of members of the board. Late last...
McKinney ISD students to see increased meal prices in 2026-27 school year
The McKinney ISD board of trustees met March 23. (Mary Katherine Shapiro/Community Impact) Meal prices for McKinney ISD students will increase next school year. The McKinney ISD board of trustees approved a contract renewal with Aramark Educational Services at a March 23 meeting. The renewed contract includes a price...
New Walmart Supercenter in Celina, Texas Nearing Completion
A new Walmart Supercenter in Celina, Texas is nearing completion. The store is being built at Preston Road and the Collin County Outer Loop as part of the Shawnee Trail development, a large mixed-use project in one of North Texas’ fastest-growing areas. The store is expected to open April...
Little Elm Police arrest man accused of killing girlfriend, hiding remains
53-year-old Christopher Sanders was arrested at his home in Denton earlier in March and charged with the murder of his girlfriend, 31-year-old Molly Richards. Richards had been living with Sanders since Oct. 2025 and had been missing since Nov. 2025, and she had been battling mental health issues prior to her...
Plano massage school shut down over fraud, human trafficking concerns, officials say
Texas regulators have ordered a Plano massage school to shut down, citing falsified student records and alleged links to illegal massage businesses tied to human trafficking.
Dillas is Embarking on Opening a Location in San Antonio
Dillas, the beloved and growing Plano-based eatery, is embarking on debuting the concept in San Antonio. Dillas is anticipated to open its first San Antonio restaurant this year as part of its 2026 expansion, according to Culture Map. “Dillas has been a dream in the making for many, many years,”...
Weir’s Furniture Closing After 78 Years
Weir’s Furniture, which started nearly eight decades ago with a single store on Knox Street, is closing all its stores. The popular retailer, which was founded by J. Ray and Bea Weir in 1948, will close when all merchandise is sold. Weir’s Furniture has a store at 4540 Travis Street, another at 4800 Spring Valley...
Golf and groceries: 13 businesses now open, coming soon in Allen
The Back Nine offers an indoor golf simulation experience, per its website. (Courtesy Back Nine) Interested in news from businesses in the Allen area? Check out 13 businesses now open, coming soon and other updates around Allen. Updates include a new specialty grocery store, a golf simulator spot and multiple...
Mo’ Bettahs Bringing Island Vibes to McKinney
The fast-casual Hawaiian chain is aiming for a late summer or early fall opening in the neighborhood.
Meadow Muslim-centric development project hits another legal roadblock in court
A hotly debated Muslim-centric community development proposed in rural Collin and Hunt Counties has hit another legal roadblock. Attorneys for the state and a municipal utility district for the project faced off in a temporary injunction hearing Monday morning in Collin County District Court. In March, the Texas...
