The Hot Spot offers pottery painting, candle making in McKinney
Guests can paint pottery at The Hot Spot in McKinney. (Mary Katherine Shapiro/Community Impact) The Hot Spot opened mid-January in McKinney, a company representative said. The business provides space for a variety of crafts and projects, including pottery painting, candle making, mosaic making, canvas painting, and...
Abbott’s Frozen Custard closes McKinney shop
Abbott’s Frozen Custard closed the McKinney shop in December. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Abbott’s Frozen Custard served its last scoop of custard in December, onsite signage states at the McKinney shop. The frozen treat franchise sold a variety of frozen custard flavors, sundaes, splits, milkshakes and more....
What is “puffing”? The $500 fine tied to warming up your car
"Puffing," leaving your car running and unattended to warm up, is illegal under Texas law and can lead to fines of up to $500.
Plano commission tables senior living development at Park Boulevard, Ohio Road
The proposed Watermere facility would be located at 4600 W. Park Blvd. in west Plano. (Rendering courtesy city of Plano) Plans for a new senior independent living facility are on hold after the Plano Planning and Zoning Commission voted to table a rezoning request for the site. The details. At...
Plat application made for former EPIC City
Formerly marketed as EPIC City, The Meadow community is planned for unincorporated Collin County and Hunt County land near Josephine. Graphic Courtesy Community Capital Partners. Collin County officials have notified the developers of The Meadow Phase 1, formerly marketed as EPIC City, that their plat application is...
Frisco officials reschedule programming, offer tips ahead of freezing temperatures
The city of Frisco is advising residents to take precautions ahead of an upcoming winter storm warning and extreme cold watch. (Community Impact staff) Frisco is under a winter storm warning Jan. 23-25, with an additional extreme cold watch Jan. 24-26, according to a city news release. As city officials...
Husker wrestler AJ Ferrari criminally indicted on felony charge in Texas
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Husker wrestler AJ Ferrari has been criminally indicted on a third-degree felony charge in Texas. Collin County, Texas court records show that Ferrari was indicted on Jan. 15 for allegedly using a vehicle to evade arrest. He is scheduled to make his first court appearance in...
9 Texas All-You-Can-Eat Spots Locals Still Trust in 2026
Texas knows how to do big portions, and all-you-can-eat dining takes that philosophy to a whole new level. From smoky barbecue joints to sizzling Brazilian steakhouses and bustling buffets brimming with international flavors, the Lone Star State offers endless plates for endless appetites. These aren’t just places to...
Frisco’s Growth Is Fueling a Surge in Residential Pest Activity
Frisco has become one of North Texas’s fastest-growing cities, drawing new residents with its schools, job opportunities, and expanding neighborhoods. New subdivisions seem to appear overnight, along with shopping centers, roads, and office spaces that reshape the landscape year after year. While this growth brings...
Fatal two-alarm house fire reported Friday morning in Plano
A person was found dead inside a home early Friday morning after a two-alarm fire broke out in the 9700 block of Zembriski Drive, according to Plano Fire-Rescue. Firefighters arriving at the scene encountered heavy smoke and flames engulfing nearly half of the residence. The fire had begun spreading to a neighboring...

















