McKinney council to consider amendments for Sunset Amphitheater, JW Marriott projects
The JW Marriott Resort McKinney Craig Ranch hotel is expected to open with 290 rooms and multiple amenities at the northeast corner of Collin McKinney Parkway and Van Tuyl Parkway. (Rendering courtesy city of McKinney) Developers behind the upcoming Sunset Amphitheater and JW Marriott Resort McKinney Craig Ranch...
New Shake Shack location set for north Plano
Shake Shack sells burgers, chicken sandwiches and fries. (Courtesy Shake Shack) This article is based on a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. Community Impact will update this story when more information is available. A new Shake Shack restaurant is set for northwest Plano. Construction on the...
Texas City’s Grandma Stand Will Melt Your Heart
A Texas city is spreading holiday comfort with a Grandma Stand offering warmth advice and genuine connection to anyone who stops by.
The City of Allen is Moving Forward With a Proposed Ban on People Sleeping...
(WBAP/KLIF) – ALLEN, TX – Earlier this month, the Allen City Council passed an ordinance that bans public sleeping on streets, parking lots, walkways, and at office buildings and apartment buildings. Violating the ban is a misdemeanor, and carries a fine of up to 500 dollars after the first offence. Homeless...
What’s on Tap: Non- Alcoholic Drinks in Plano
Looking to start the new year refreshed and recharged? Whether you’re participating in Dry January or simply exploring alcohol free alternatives, Plano has plenty to offer. From thoughtfully crafted mocktails to creative coffees, the city’s bars and restaurants are embracing the no alcohol trend with style and...
Holistic health boutique Botanic Life closes McKinney store
Botanic Life's store in McKinney has closed. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Botanic Life’s store on University Drive in McKinney has closed, according to an Oct. 20 post on the business’s Facebook page. The business, which opened in March 2022, offered a variety of holistic health products including CBD...
North Texas Trio Arrested for Alleged $14 Million Gift Card Cloning Scheme
Three men in North Texas have been caught in a sophisticated gift card cloning operation, potentially defrauding consumers out of $14 million. According to FOX4 News, Kristians Petrovskis, Romunds Cubrevics, and Nurmunds Ulevicus were arrested with over 400 gift cards on hand. Their activities spanned across Texas...
Check out 7 business updates for north Frisco
Portillo’s is set to open its first Frisco location during the first quarter of 2026. (Courtesy Portillo’s) Here are seven business updates for north Frisco including businesses that are coming soon, now open or recently closed. Now open. 1. Anchor Bar. The food menu offers a variety of...
Netflix Adds A Texas Murder Story That Still Feels Unreal
Netflix just added Love & Death, the chilling true crime series based on a real Texas murder that shocked the state in the 1980s.
Save the Date :: January Kid-Friendly Events in Collin County
We’ve rounded up the best family-friendly events and things to do with kids this January in Collin County. Have a look at our roundup of kid-friendly January events in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and more. Find even more things to do in the metroplex on Dallas Moms, Denton County Moms, and Fort Worth Moms.
