Switch-pitching sensation Jurrangelo Cijntje set to make debut for Arkansas Travelers
Jurrangelo Cijntje, a 22-year-old switch-pitching sensation from the Netherlands, will take the mound for the Arkansas Travelers on Saturday against the Frisco RoughRiders, with a pair of anthropomorphic Blue Heelers, Bluey and Bingo, making an appearance.
Opening date set for Stella’s Ice Cream in McKinney
Stella’s Ice Cream is set to open Aug. 30 in McKinney. (Courtesy Stella’s Ice Cream) Stella’s Ice Cream is slated to open in August in McKinney, a company representative said. In addition to classic ice cream flavors including vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel and mint chip, the dessert...
The Allen Company That Brings Prehistoric Creatures to Life
Lauren Billings’ biggest critics are kids. They’ll call her out if she refers to a Quetzalcoatlus as a dinosaur—it’s a prehistoric flying reptile, thank you very much. They’ll notice if one of her projects lacks feathers. Or if its hands are misshapen. Luckily, she rarely slips up. She can’t risk losing the respect...
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.
