Lone Star CASA launches program to support justice-involved youth in Kaufman County
Rockwall & Kaufman Counties, TX (August 1, 2025) — Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), dedicated to advocating for children who have experienced abuse and neglect in Kaufman and Rockwall counties, is launching a transformative pilot program: the Justice-Involved Youth (JIY) Program designed to support...
Rockwall County Courthouse Annex opens Monday, August 4 with a variety of public services
Rockwall, TX (August 1, 2025) – Groundbreaking for the Rockwall County Courthouse Annex occurred on June 11, 2024, and the new facility is set to open to the public on Monday, August 4th. This building will centralize essential county functions, providing services such as voting, veteran assistance, indigent health...
IKEA Expands in North Texas With Two Best Buy Pilots and Two New Stores
IKEA is making a play for Dallas-Fort Worth shoppers with a first-of-its-kind partnership with Best Buy and two new North Texas stores opening by late 2025. The companies announced this week they will launch “IKEA in Best Buy” shops inside 10 Best Buy stores across Texas and Florida this fall—the first time IKEA has...
Hunt County Daily Inmate List – August 1, 2025
The post Hunt County Daily Inmate List – August 1, 2025 appeared first on Hunt County Theft Reports . On July 31 and August 1, 2025, multiple arrests occurred for offenses including drug possession, driving violations, and child endangerment across various agencies. The post Hunt County Daily Inmate List – August...
Frisco Police Arrest Suspect Charged with First-Degree Murder in Mother’s Stabbing Death
The City of Frisco is reeling from a tragic incident as the local police department announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a murder that took place on Wednesday evening. According to the City of Frisco, 28-year-old Ryan Jackson is currently held for the murder of his mother, 63-year-old Marie...
Frisco-Based Fortis Acquires B2B Payment Processor Serve First Solutions
Plano-based payments processing provider Fortis has acquired Costa Mesa, California-based B2B payment processor Serve First Solutions to expand Fortis’ capabilities, deepen vertical expertise, and accelerate growth in strategic markets. “By combining our technology with a world class distribution and service model,...
Aimbridge Hospitality Promotes Executive to Chief Commercial Officer
Allison Handy has been promoted to chief commercial officer by Plano-based Aimbridge Hospitality, a global hotel management company and the world’s largest third-party hotel operator. Handy will report directly to CEO Craig S. Smith. “Allison’s appointment reflects both the caliber of talent we have within Aimbridge...
S&S CISD welcomes 2 new Asst. Principals
This school year, S&S Elementary and S&S High School will each open with a new Assistant Principal at its helm. Kristy Colvin has been named the new Assistant Principal at the elementary school. With 20 years in public education, Colvin has spent the last three years in administration. She holds...
McKinney Awards Over $80,000 In Grants To Power Local Events
The McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) announced it will award $80,395 in promotional and community event grants to support a diverse slate of events designed to promote tourism, boost local businesses and enrich community life across McKinney. From parades and food festivals to theater performances...
Wishful Thinking to offer handmade jewelry, art at new downtown McKinney shop
Patty Streber, owner of Wishful Thinking, is an artist and silversmith. (Courtesy Wishful Thinking) Wishful Thinking, a gift boutique owned by Patty Streber, is expected to open in a new location in downtown McKinney. The business has operated in four different locations on the downtown square since 2010, and...