Two-Day McKinney Literary Fest Spotlights Local Authors
The McKinney Public Library System is inviting bookworms, wordsmiths and curious minds alike to the McKinney Literary Fest, a two-day mashup of stories, art and local creative flair. Set for Aug. 23–24 at McKinney City Hall, 401 E. Virginia St., the free festival offers a full schedule of talks, signings and...
8 Texas Cities Rank Top 10 for Debt Collection Problems
Eight Texas cities rank in top 10 for collection accounts, with Garland leading nation. Residents average 3.6 accounts each in worst-hit areas.
H-E-B, Costco: 5 grocery stores now open, coming soon to Prosper, Celina
Frisco's second H-E-B is located on the corner of FM 423 and US 380. This location was the closest to Prosper. (Samantha Douty/Community Impact) As the population of Prosper and Celina grow, new grocery stores are coming to the cities. Check out these five grocery options now open or coming soon to the area.
Paris Baguette serves baked goods, beverages in east Plano
Paris Baguette opened Aug. 6 in east Plano. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Paris Baguette recently opened in east Plano, a company representative said. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Aug. 14. The eatery’s menu includes cakes, tarts, donuts and other sweet options. Savory items like buffalo chicken and...
Turn Old Photos and Letters Into Texas History With This Grant
Got Texas history in a box? UNT’s Rescuing Texas History grant offers digitization services to save it
Frisco Secures $850,000 In Federal Funds For Housing And Social Services
Frisco is getting a welcome boost in federal support, with fresh funding headed its way to help make housing more affordable and strengthen local social services. On Aug. 5, the city council gave the green light to a five-year plan for spending $850,410 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S....
School districts to enforce new statewide cell phone ban
School districts across Texas will have to deal with enforcing the new cell phone ban that passed in the Texas Legislative Session this year. Frisco ISD Superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip calls it a significant difference for everyone.
Massive Texas Entertainment Complex Now Specializes In Music, Food & Toilets
The Colony, Texas has a massive complex that is your one stop shop for live entertainment, food, and toilets. Many entertainment venues specialize in toilet humor, but that is not what you will find at the Truck Yard. You have heard me say how much my family loves dining al...
Collin County Sheriff’s Office to Present Financial Plan in Transparency Push During Budget Workshops
In a straightforward effort to display fiscal transparency and community engagement, the Collin County Sheriff’s Office announced that it will lay out its financial plan to the Commissioners Court during the county’s budget workshops, as reported in a social media post shared by the Sheriff's Office. Recognizing the...
Stella’s Ice Cream to bring made-from-scratch ice cream to new Celina store
Stella’s Ice Cream is set to open Aug. 23 in Celina. (Courtesy Stella’s Ice Cream) Stella’s Ice Cream is opening in August, according to a company representative. The ice cream shop features ice cream made from scratch with flavors such as chocolate peanut butter, cake batter and cookie dough. Each week, the shop...
