North Texas leaders approve study for new rail line from Plano to McKinney
North Texas leaders are moving forward with a study on a potential rail line from Plano to McKinney. The Regional Transportation Council on Thursday voted to approve a study looking at the possible transit connection that would run north to south in Collin County and would be operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit or...
Dallas neighbor dazzles on new list of happiest cities in America
A new happiness study has ranked Plano one of the happiest cities in America this year, and it once again landed on top as the happiest city in Texas. Plano has moved up on the list and ranks as the 16th happiest U.S. city in 2026. Last year, it was 17th.
TOCA Social Celebrates Grand Opening of First-Ever U.S. Flagship at Grandscape with Star-Studded Ribbon...
TOCA Social celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever U.S. flagship location with a high-energy ribbon cutting and mascot kick challenge for charity. The venue officially opened to the public on March 6. As North Texas gears up to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, TOCA Social Dallas...
Resident leads statewide crisis response team
TECRT Director Michael Dikovitsky and fellow TECRT volunteers. Courtesy photo. When tragedy strikes — whether it’s a police shooting, a suicide, a mass casualty event or a devastating natural disaster — first responders rush toward the scene. But once the sirens fade and the immediate danger passes, someone is still...
Buzzy Dallas suburb pops the cork on first Total Wine & More store
No one needs another reason to move to fast-growing Prosper, but here's a new one anyway: The first Total Wine & More in the city has just opened its doors. The newest Dallas-area wine, beer, and spirits superstore debuted March 5 at The Gates of Prosper, 1191 Gates Pkwy., Suite 400. For reference, it's next to Target.
Missing Woman Discovered Deceased In Texas
Police are investigating after the body of a missing woman was discovered near a trail in Dallas on Monday night. According to the Dallas Police Department, police responded at 8 p.m. on March 9 to reports of a body in the 8500 block of Walnut Hill Lane, near Harry S. Moss Park and the White Rock Creek Trail.
Red Hot Indo-Chinese and Indian Kitchen specializes in shareable dishes in McKinney
Chili garlic noodles ($13.99) with chicken (additional $2) features thin noodles, vegetables, onion, garlic and crushed chili peppers. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) The menu at Red Hot Indo-Chinese and Indian Kitchen has two distinct sections, one featuring Indo-Chinese cuisine and the other highlighting northern...
India Metro Hypermarket to debut specialty grocery store in Allen
India Metro Hypermarket is opening soon in Allen. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) India Metro Hypermarket is opening an Allen location this spring, a company representative said. The specialty grocery store offers ingredients and spices essential to Indian and Asian cuisines, its website states. India Metro...
Mah-jong Chinese Kitchen permanently closes McKinney eatery
Mah-Jong Chinese Kitchen's menu includeed a variety of soups, salads, and noodle and rice dishes, including duck fried rice (pictured). (Courtesy Mah-Jong Chinese Kitchen) Mah-jong Chinese Kitchen has closed in McKinney, staff at the Plano location confirmed. The eatery, which offered lunch and dinner service, served...
Plano teacher dies from complications hours after welcoming baby boy
A few months ago, Aaron and Natalie Martin were busy assembling a nursery for their first child. After eight years prioritizing her students as a Plano ISD second-grade teacher, Aaron said 30-year-old Natalie was excited to welcome her own child into the world. “Beyond excited. She loved it. Just memories...

















