Pick-up truck driver arrested, charged with killing motorcycle rider, Celina police say
CELINA, Texas — A 68-year-old man has been arrested after police say he reportedly hit and killed a motorcycle driver with his pick-up truck. According to the Celina Police Department, police were called just after 2 p.m. Tuesday to the incident in the 15500 block of FM 428 near Creekview Meadows Avenue, where they...
At least 11 dead in state after winter storm
At least 11 people have died in Texas, nearly half of them children, after Winter Storm Fern swept the state last week, the Texas Standard reported. Among those killed were three young brothers who fell through ice on a private pond near Bonham, about 60 miles northeast of Texas. In the Dallas suburb of Frisco, two...
Jet’s Pizza serves Detroit-style slices at 3rd McKinney location
Jet’s Pizza opened a third McKinney location Feb. 2. (Courtesy Jet’s Pizza) Jet’s Pizza recently opened a third McKinney location, according to a company news release. The carryout and delivery-only establishment serves Detroit-style pizza featuring their trademarked 4-corner pizza in a variety of options including:....
McKinney ordinance change allows trap-neuter-release activities for feral cats
McKinney City Council members passed an ordinance amendment in January to allow trap-neuter-release activities in the city. Trap-neuter-release refers to trapping, spaying or neutering, vaccinating and ear tipping feral cats for identification before releasing them. (Community Impact staff) An ordinance amendment...
McKinney teacher makes desperate plea after husband detained by ICE
After meeting at a salsa dancing class in Dallas’s Klyde Warren Park in 2024, Rafael and Heather Alambarrio seemed destined for happily ever after. “Something we really like to do is go to concerts,” said Heather, combing through dozens of photos on her dining room table. The couple...
Valentine’s Day 2026 Guide to Plano, Texas
Valentine’s Day in Plano is all about good food and memorable experiences. From extravagant dinners and chef-driven menus to live music, pop-up events, and themed celebrations around the city, there are plenty of ways to plan a night that feels special. Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, friends, or just an...
Plano ISD to host 2 job fairs in February
Plano ISD is hosting job fairs on Feb. 11 and Feb. Plano ISD is seeking employees for teaching and auxiliary positions with a pair of upcoming job fairs. The first event, set for Feb. 11 from 4-6 p.m., will be located at the PISD Administration Board Room, 2700 W. 15th St., Plano.
Healthcare Briefs: Medical City Acquires 13 Urgent Care Centers
Medical City Healthcare has purchased 13 CommunityMed urgent care centers for an undisclosed fee. The new clinics will become part of Medical City’s CareNow Urgent Care network. The new North Texas CareNow locations include Arlington, Bartonville, Crossroads, Haslet, Heath, Mansfield, Melissa, Midlothian, Princeton,...
Firefly Park hotel garage, hospital patient rooms: See 5 of the latest permits filed...
Firefly Park is a mixed-use planned development that will have residences, a hotel, retail and dining space, and a park with lakes, trails, an art walk and playground, according to previous reporting from Community Impact. (Rendering courtesy Wilks Development) A hotel garage at Firefly Park in Frisco is one of...
EDS campus changes advance ahead of AT&T relocation to Plano
Plano Planning and Zoning commissioners approved two items at their Feb. 2 meeting tied to the former EDS campus as redevelopment plans for the property continue to take shape. (Jacquelyn Burrer/Community Impact) Future development plans for the former Electronic Data Systems campus could start to take shape soon...

















