McKinney ISD Students Recognized For Expanding AED Access Across City
M cKinney ISD students are being recognized this week for work that could help save lives across the city. Fourth- and fifth-grade Gifted and Talented students partnered with the McKinney Fire Department to design custom 3D-printed mounting brackets that secure newer, smaller automated external defibrillators (AEDs)...
Wylie High School’s Very Own Pilot
Wylie senior, Bekah Mansur, recently got her pilot’s license at the age of 17. I interviewed her to learn about how she became interested in becoming a pilot and how she went about getting her license. When did you decide you wanted to be a pilot? “A couple of...
Crayola Experience At Willow Bend Found Closed Amid Mall Uncertainty
The Crayola Experience at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano was unexpectedly closed this week after a lockout notice appeared on the doors. According to the Dallas Morning News , the landlord, Centennial, changed the locks on Feb. 7 due to delinquent rent. The notice states that access could be restored if the full...
Sweet As Pie: The Best Pies In Collin County
P ie . It’s more than just a dessert. It’s a potent symbol of American culture, comfort and tradition. The recipes are regional icons: the South is famous for pecan and key lime; New England rests its laurels on apple, with locally grown apples like McIntosh and Cortland; and the Midwest boasts pies with berries,...
Red’s on Main serves modern American cuisine in Frisco
Red’s on Main launched a soft opening Feb. 7. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Red’s on Main recently launched a soft opening in Frisco, business owner Adrian Creasey said. The new eatery will serve modern American cuisine including paninis, smashburgers, chicken fried steak and salads, Creasy said. Some items not...
Family Lasagna And Old-School Charm Turn Ex-Steak ‘n Shake Into McKinney’s Cozy New Italian...
Venezia Trattoria is quietly carving out its own lane in McKinney, leaning hard on old‑fashioned hospitality and a tight, comfort‑first Italian menu. The Krasniqi family aims for a calm, family‑friendly dining room and the kind of dishes that feel made for regulars rather than one‑time splurges.
Denton man arrested for indecent exposure in women’s bathroom
Denton police have arrested a suspect accused of exposing himself to a woman in the bathroom at the University of North Texas. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more on how the suspect has a history of similar incidents.
Officials issue warning after series of wild animal attacks: ‘We are occupying their space’
"I think with that comes some level of responsibility." Officials issue warning after series of wild animal attacks: 'We are occupying their space' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Deputy moonlighting as scuba instructor charged after 12-year-old drowns during class
Armstrong worked a full daytime shift and an overnight shift at his second job. By the time he got to class, he had "little or no sleep in the past 24 hours." The post Deputy moonlighting as scuba instructor charged after 12-year-old drowns during class first appeared on Law & Crime .
Plano considers app-based alternative to DART
Tonight, city leaders in Plano will take a look at another public transit option. The city is exploring an alternative to DART in case residents vote to end DART services in May.

















