Memorable Week: Sepmoree bombs opening tee shot at first major
FRISCO — It was early Thursday morning in North Texas and already warm and balmy with a gentle breeze blowing. A sizable audience gathered near the first tee of the Fields Ranch East course. Nearby, a version of the Texas state flag was staked next to a large bale...
Collin College offers new program in software development
Collin College is accepting applications for its new Bachelor of Applied Technology in Software Development, launching this fall. The program will be housed at Collin College's Frisco campus and builds on the college's current Associate of Applied Science degree in Software Development. It will offer hands-on...
Summer’s here and Blue Ribbon News’ July issue is hot off the press
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 20 , 2025) —Our latest print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes across Rockwall County next week. Can’t wait? Click the cover image below to check out the digital version now. Blue Ribbon News is Rockwall County’s number one source...
Plano Detective Earns Prestigious SuperSleuth Award
Plano Police Department’s Detective Hay was named one of just five recipients of the 2025 DA Greg Willis SuperSleuth Award, an honor recognizing the most exceptional investigative work in Collin County. The award celebrates diligence, tenacity and results-driven detective work, and this year, Detective Hay stood out...
5.5-month-old puppy dies after being ‘trapped, neglected and ultimately starved to death over a...
HUNT COUNTY, Texas — A North Texas man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after allegedly torturing his puppy over a span of several months, which led to her death, according to the SPCA of Texas. Jacob Paul Nichols, of Hunt County, was arrested June 17 and...
Plano Police to use replica grenade for training
On Monday, the driver of a bus called Plano Police after he found a device in a bag mistakenly left by a passenger the day before. The man told police the device belonged to his grandfather. Members of the Plano Hazardous Devices Unit approached the device, which turned out to...
The Ranch at Uptown Celina brings 1,047 new homes in development
Developers of The Ranch at Uptown Celina held a soft opening for the community on June 7. (courtesy Taylor Morrison) The Ranch at Uptown Celina held a soft opening for residents June 7. There are 1,047 homes in the development along with several amenities. Amenities include:. Some of the homes...
2025 National Theatre on Ice to Take Center Stage in Texas Next Week
Eighty-five teams from across the country are set to take the ice in Allen, Texas, next week for 2025 National Theatre on Ice. Taking place June 23-28 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, teams of eight to 28 skaters will compete for theatrical skating titles across nine divisions: preliminary, intermediate,...
Comerica Bank opens new Frisco banking center
Comerica Bank will hold a grand opening June 25 at its new location on Preston Road. (Samantha Douty/Community Impact) Comerica Bank is celebrating the opening of a new banking center in Frisco. The bank offers a variety of financial products and services for both personal and business customers. These include...
Encore Wire representatives break ground on 650,000-square-foot expansion in McKinney
Encore Wire and Prysmian staff participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the expansion of Encore Wire in East McKinney June 18. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) An over 650,000-square-foot facility will be added to Encore Wire’s 460-acre McKinney campus, company officials said. Representatives of Encore Wire...
