Plano Teacher Turned CEO Ranks Among Top Women Business Leaders In U.S.
Merrilee Kick’s journey from public school educator to nationally ranked CEO is anything but ordinary. A former Plano ISD teacher, Kick is the founder and chief executive of BuzzBallz — a Carrollton-based company known for its spherical ready-to-drink cocktails and now recognized as one of the fastest-growing...
Dawson’s HR, timely defense lifts Plano East over Euless Trinity in Game 1
EULESS — After hitting a double and a solo home run in each of her first two at bats, Plano East senior Jadyn Dawson never saw a pitch to hit for the remainder of Game 1 of a Class 6A Division I regional semifinal series against Euless Trinity. Following...
Here Are the 2025 ACM Awards Winners: Full List
Heading into Thursday night’s (May 8) 2025 ACM Awards , country rookie Ella Langley led the nominations pack with eight nods — and she picked up a whopping five prizes, for an impressive breakout night. Right behind her was Lainey Wilson , who nabbed four awards, including the coveted title of entertainer of the...
Plano Police Department enhances children’s safety awareness during summer
The Plano Police Department has limited spaces available for its free Vacation Safety School Program for city residents ages 6-9. Parents can register children at the police department at 7501-A Independence Parkway. Registration, which began April 18, continues until all positions are filled. The program runs from 8...
Fire Bowl Café Opens First North Texas Location in McKinney
Fire Bowl Café, a popular Austin-based Asian cuisine brand, is excited to announce the grand opening of its first North Texas location in McKinney! Known for its fresh and fully customizable stir-fry dishes, Fire Bowl officially opened at 4060 W University Dr, Suite 300 on April 24, 2025. Owned...
Rockwall County Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Inappropriate Contact with Minor
The post Rockwall County Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Inappropriate Contact with Minor appeared first on Hunt County Theft Reports . Rockwall County Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Inappropriate Contact with Minor Date: May 8, 2025 | By: Hunt County Theft Reports Staff ROCKWALL COUNTY, [...] The post Rockwall...
Online trolls exploit Frisco high school stabbing with deepfake videos
FRISCO – Online trolls and race baiters have seized on the tragic stabbing at a Frisco high school track meet, spreading misinformation online and creating AI-generated deepfake videos. In one AI-generated video posted to Instagram this week, a clip of CBS News Texas anchor Doug Dunbar was manipulated to make it...
Early 2026 completion estimated for Frisco’s Rail District redevelopment
The redevelopment of downtown Frisco continues with early 2026 targeted for completion. Matt DuBois, assistant director of engineering, said during the Frisco City Council's May 6 work session that Main Street construction is 40% complete but running one month behind schedule. Traffic will switch on May 16 from the...
Ribbon cutting marks Allen’s newest Molsen Farm Trailhead
Members of the Allen City Council, city management, Allen Parks and Recreation and the Allen Parks and Recreation Board gathered May 3 to celebrate the grand opening of the Molsen Farm Trailhead. The event featured a ribbon cutting and remarks from Mayor Baine Brooks, commemorating the addition to the city's trail...
Kenosha $hooter Kyle Rittenhouse Says Alleged Teen $tabber Karmelo Anthony ‘Deserves Life In Prison’
Kenosha $hooter Kyle Rittenhouse Says Alleged Teen $tabber Karmelo Anthony ‘Deserves Life In Prison’. Kyle Rittenhouse is speaking out. The comment refers to the incident at a UIL track meet in Frisco, Texas, where Black student Karmelo Anthony allegedly fatally st@bbed white student Austin Metcalf during a dispute...
