VanTrust gets industrial zoning for 63 acres along SH 121
Bob Roeder, a director and shareholder with Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Hullett, speaks during a Sept. 2 McKinney City Council meeting. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) National developer VanTrust Real Estate secured new zoning in September for nearly 63 acres of land along the SH 121 corridor through McKinney. What...
Everclear turning back the clock for anniversary show at Legacy Hall
Thirty years after its release, 90s rock band, Everclear, will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its Platinum album, “Sparks and Fade,” at Plano’s Legacy Hall. Everclear’s Sept. 25 show will be part of a 40-date tour to commemorate the album’s release. “Sparkle and Fade” was released in 1995 and included the...
OrthoLoneStar adds 6-physician group
OrthoLoneStar added Allen, Texas-based Legacy Orthopedics to its network, according to a Sept. 8 news release. The addition of the six-physician group brings OrthoLoneStar to more than 190 total physicians. Legacy Orthopedics will be integrated into OrthoLoneStar over the coming months and will be an official...
Frisco Drivers Alert: Roadwork Projects Launch, City Announces Two-Week Traffic Disruptions
As Frisco residents gear up for their daily commutes, they might want to take note of several roadwork projects that are currently underway or set to begin. According to the City of Frisco, drivers can anticipate an estimated two-week completion timeframe for the following projects, provided the weather plays nice.
Increased utility rates included in Frisco’s proposed budget
The Frisco City Council will vote on a proposed $438.2 million budget on Sept. 16. Property tax rates proposed in the budget are unchanged from the prior year, coming in at $0.425517 per $100 of valuation. The rate, however, will see more go towards maintenance and operation ($0.292775) and $0.132742 for debt...
McKinney Named Best Real Estate Market in the U.S.
Texas dominates WalletHub’s ranking of the best housing markets with five North Texas cities in the top 10.
Vote Rockwall County: Eagle Scout candidate offers Voter Registration Class
Rockwall, TX (September 8, 2025) – The Rockwall County community is invited to a special Voter Registration class designed by local Eagle Scout candidate, Kyle Nerren. For his Eagle Scout project Kyle, a member of Rockwall’s Boy Scout Troop 83, designed a class to inform residents about important aspects of the...
Nonprofit brings dementia doll therapy to North Texas assisted living
Tonja Moon started the Grand Baby Project after seeing her own grandmother react to holding a little doll.
Chipotle opens 4th McKinney location, offers drive-thru lane
A new Chipotle opened Aug. 26 in west McKinney. (Courtesy Chipotle) Chipotle recently opened in west McKinney, a company representative said. The fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain offers custom bowls, salads and burritos, the website states. This restaurant features a Chipotlane—a drive-thru pick-up lane that...
Yearby’s Barbecue & Waterice Brings One Of Texas’ Top BBQ Spots To Plano
Plano’s barbecue scene is about to get a serious upgrade. Yearby’s Barbecue & Waterice, one of Texas Monthly’s Top 50 barbecue joints , is leaving its cozy home in Pilot Point and setting up shop down the road in Plano near U.S. Highway 75 and Parker Road this fall. After two and a half years serving Pilot Point,...
