SNAP demand surges in North Texas as food banks expand outreach
Nearly 460,000 people in the region rely on benefits, half of them children, as local groups step up aid.
Lockhart Smokehouse Brings the Heat (and the Meat) This Thanksgiving
Lockhart Smokehouse is turning up the flavor this Thanksgiving with a Texas-sized feast perfect for sharing at home. Known for its authentic Central Texas-style barbecue, the beloved smokehouse is serving up family-style holiday meals packed with smoky goodness and classic Southern comfort. On the menu: fully smoked...
Monkey On The Loose In Plano Spirit Halloween Store
A live pet monkey caused chaos at a Plano Spirit Halloween store after being spooked by animatronics and swinging from rafters.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar sets Nov. 11 opening date for restaurant in McKinney’s West Grove
Hopdoddy Burger Bar is set to open Nov. 11 in McKinney’s West Grove. (Courtesy Hopdoddy) Hopdoddy Burger Bar is slated to open Nov. 11 followed by a grand opening celebration Nov. 15, a company representative said. The eatery, located in McKinney’s West Grove development, will serve a variety of...
McKinney ISD To Close Three Schools Amid Declining Enrollment And Budget Strains
The McKinney Independent School District Board of Trustees has voted to close three of its elementary campuses ahead of the 2026–27 school year. The move comes after years of financial strain and shifting demographics that have left some areas of the district with declining student populations. Campuses Affected The...
Frisco’s $12.8 Million Animal Facility Moves Forward Amid Resident Concerns
A new animal services facility in Frisco took a step forward this week, but not without contention. On Nov. 4, the Frisco City Council narrowly approved a letter of intent (LOI) for the project by a 4-3 vote, with council members Burt Thakur, Jared Elad and Brian Livingston opposing the measure. The proposal, first...
K-State’s Hecht, Payne Earn Shine Bowl Invitations
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State offensive lineman Sam Hecht and safety VJ Payne have been rewarded with successful collegiate careers thus far as the senior duo has earned invitations to the 2026 East West Shrine Bowl. Hecht and Payne are invited to take part in the longest-running college all-star...
Frisco’s Community Initiative Rewards Volunteers With $50 Gift Cards to Support Rail District Amid...
In an effort to support local families and bolster Rail District businesses amid Main Street reconstruction, the City of Frisco is joining forces with the Frisco Community Development Corporation (FCDC) and Frisco Family Services (FFS). Announced on November 6th, individuals who provide aid through various forms of...
Kimiya Japanese Cuisine sets opening date in McKinney
Kimiya Japanese Cuisine is hiring, according to store signage. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Kimiya Japanese Cuisine is set to hold a soft opening Nov. 8 in McKinney, a business representative said. The restaurant will serve sushi, hibachi, ramen and homestyle Japanese dishes, according to the business’s social...
McKinney ISD to discuss possible campus closures, attendance zone changes
According to the district’s meeting agenda, the board will consider repurposing three unnamed elementary schools in the southwest part of the district and redrawing attendance zones for all grade levels.
