π§ McKinney outlines 2026β2028 downtown redevelopment timeline
At the March 24, 2026 City Council work session, McKinney officials shared updates on the Downtown Redevelopment Initiative. Demolition of the old City Hall and Development Services buildings will begin in April 2026 and take about 3β4 months, temporarily removing several hundred parking spaces.
Opening of McKinney amphitheater delayed to 2027 as construction continues
MCKINNEY, Texas β The opening of a $300 million amphitheater in McKinney has been pushed back to 2027 as construction continues on the large-scale project, city officials said. The Sunset Amphitheater, planned near U.S. Highway 75 and State Highway 121, was previously expected to open in 2026. The venue...
Meet the principal set to be in charge of every state and federal program...
ABILENE, Texas β Wylie Independent School District is set to make a transformative leadership change as Reagan Berry moves into a districtwide position. Berry, who currently serves as the principal of Wylie High School, will soon oversee all state and federal programs across the district. In her new role as Director...
North Texas, Houston earn $116M in grants for FIFA World Cup safety measures
The Dallas-Fort Worth area will host nine matches, which is more than any other U.S. host city, while Houston will host seven, including two knockout-stage games, according to FIFA's website. (Community Impact staff) North Texas and Houston are set to receive a combined $116 million in grants to support public...
SCOTT A. CORNUAUD, 64, HUNT COUNTY
Scott A. Cornuaud, who was serving as Hunt County Attorney, died Monday, March 23, 2026 at his home at the age of 64. A native of Quinlan and a longtime resident of Hunt County, Cornuaud was elected to the position in 2024. During his campaign, he focused on strengthening coordination between law enforcement and the...
Rescue With a Purpose: Frisco Students Support Disabled Animals Through FarmHouse Fresh
Watch the full WINTV feature to see how FarmHouse Fresh and Wakeland students are working together to support rescue animals. Fueling a global mission since 2015, FarmHouse Fresh has helped save more than 15,000 animal lives β and counting. On a 10-acre sanctuary, more than 50 animals receive around-the-clock...
Celina City Council passes e-bike regulations amid rising safety concerns
Celina officials introduced new e-bike rules to combat increasing safety concerns, especially related to young riders. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The city of Celina will now require riders to register their electric bicycles, or e-bikes, with the Celina Police Department. Celina City Council passed new rules regarding...
Little Moose Creamery to offer soft serve ice cream in Frisco
Little Moose Creamery will be located at 5501 Preston Road, Ste. 120 in Frisco. (Jacquelyn Burrer/Community Impact) A new soft serve ice cream shop is coming soon to Frisco. Founder Cecile Luk said Little Moose Creamery is set to open off Preston Road this summer. The shopβs menu will feature...
Celina house party with hundreds ends in gunfire, sparks short-term rental rule review
Newly released video shows the moment chaos broke out Saturday night as officers arrived at a home off Choate Parkway.
Specialty grocery store India Metro Hypermarket now open in Allen
India Metro Hypermarket is opened March 17 in Allen. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) The specialty grocery store offers ingredients and spices essential to Indian and Asian cuisines, its website states. βBring your family and experience your new one-stop grocery shop for authentic Indian & South Asian products,β...

















