Circular Services debuts $61M Frisco recycling center to serve McKinney, North Texas
The Frisco Circular Services recycling facility is now open. (Courtesy Circular Services) A new $61 million, 120,000-square-foot materials recovery facility debuted in Frisco in April. The Circular Services facility will serve the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex including Frisco as well as McKinney, a news release states. Circular Services is McKinney’s recycling...
Allen Arts Alliance looks to keep arts “alive and thriving” as 18th annual Allen...
The annual Allen Arts Festival showcases artists from across the country. (Courtesy Allen Arts Alliance) Set to celebrate its 18th year in 2026, the Allen Arts Festival is expected to draw both local artists as well as artisans from across the country to showcase their art in Allen on Mother’s Day weekend.
Video shows Wylie park shooting suspect’s arrest in Anna
ANNA, Texas - Two men are charged with capital murder for the death of a 17-year-old at a park in Wylie. A North Texas couple captured video of one of those suspects being arrested in a different city. Arrest Caught on Camera. What they're saying:. Christine Miller was sitting at...
Five Arrested in Texas Theft Ring
Police in Texas arrested five suspects tied to an organized theft ring.
Frisco development summit highlights $2B in active construction, major mixed-use projects
Frisco economic development officials and private developers outlined the city's current and future commercial growth at the 2026 Frisco Chamber Development Summit in April, pointing to billions in active construction and a significant gap between available office space and projected demand. According to data presented by the Frisco Economic Development Corporation, the city currently has $2 billion in active construction across 10 projects visible...
Eastern District of Texas highlights efforts during National Crime Victims Rights Week
PLANO, Texas — The Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney's Office is observing National Crime Victims' Rights Week, emphasizing efforts to combat gun violence and protect communities. U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs, alongside the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime and the Executive Office for the United...
Most traffic stops result in verbal warnings
The Murphy Police Department conducted 8,906 traffic stops in 2025 and remains in full compliance with Texas laws governing racial profiling, according to analysis of departmental data prepared by Eric Fritsch, director of Justice Research Consultants. The report, part of state-mandated reporting requirements, found that the department maintains a formal...
Frisco ISD Is Taking The Library Beyond School Walls With Book Bus
A ccess to books in Frisco ISD is about to go mobile. The district’s Library Services Department is preparing to launch Book Bus, a traveling library designed to bring books, literacy programs and interactive experiences directly into neighborhoods, including during the summer months when school is out. According to Frisco ISD , the initiative has been in development for more than a year and reflects...
Wylie ISD reviews budget, staffing, policies
Proposed changes to Wylie ISD’s literature review process took center stage during a recent Wylie ISD Board of Trustees meeting, following concerns over a previously approved book and ongoing public feedback. Proceedings began with recognition of several state and national champions, qualifiers and placers from Wylie High School and...
Naperville and Frisco show how high housing costs squeeze middle-class families
Naperville and Frisco still attract families, but buying there is tougher than many middle-class households expect. SmartAsset’s 2026 study says Frisco has the third-highest upper bound for middle-class income among the 100 largest U.S. cities. Its range runs from $96,963 to $290,888. Redfin’s latest city snapshot also shows Frisco’s...
