Debate continues over Frisco public speaking limits
Frisco residents may have less time to address the City Council in the future after officials postponed a vote on an ordinance that would reduce public testimony limits. During its March 17 meeting, the Frisco City Council tabled an updated ordinance regarding public speaking, speaker duration and placement of...
2 North Texas schools claim discrimination in school voucher program lawsuit
A federal judge extended the Texas school voucher application deadline to March 31 following a lawsuit alleging religious discrimination. Several Islamic schools sued the state, claiming they were unfairly excluded from the list of 2,000+ approved institutions while awaiting "administrative review." It remains...
MyLan Pho Express serves Vietnamese cuisine in Plano, near Richardson border
MyLan Pho Express opened Feb. 14 in south Plano. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) MyLan Pho Express recently opened in south Plano near the Richardson border across Renner Road from Methodist Richardson Medical Center. The eatery’s menu features a variety of Vietnamese cuisine including pho soup, banh mi sandwiches,...
Mexican Bar Company to bring ceviche, street tacos to Allen
Mexican Bar Company's menu includes traditional guacamole, ceviche, street tacos and more. (Courtesy Mexican Bar Company) Mexican Bar Company is opening an Allen location this summer, owner Brian Dunne said. The restaurant will be located in the Sloan Corners development. The menu includes traditional guacamole,...
Slyde’s Car Wash coming soon to Allen
Slyde’s Car Wash is a family-owned business, a company representative said. (Mary Katherine Shapiro/Community Impact) Slyde’s Car Wash is opening an Allen location this year, a company representative said. The family-owned business offers several car wash packages as well as interior and exterior car detailing, per...
Transit officials explore rail link between Plano, McKinney
Transportation leaders in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex approved a study March 12 that could lead to a new rail connection between Plano and McKinney. The Regional Transportation Council (RTC) operates under the North Central Texas Council of Governments ( NCTCOG ), and the study is part of its Transit 2.0...
Pickleball Kingdom Plano Reopens Under New Franchise Ownership
Pickleball Kingdom has reopened its Plano, TX, member club under new franchise ownership. Located at 1301 Custer Road, Suite 200, the club measures 44,407 square feet. The club will be led by franchise owners Rajesh Byldugula and Suresh Reddy. Rajesh has over two decades of experience in IT solutions and real estate...
Furious Texas Woman’s $450 Rent Spike Horror Story Sparks Legal Showdown: ‘I WAS DEVASTATED’
In Texas, a routine rental situation turned into a financial nightmare for one female resident in Denton. The young woman began noticing her rent climbing at an alarming rate, with charges appearing that made no sense and left her scrambling for answers. What seemed like a simple lease has now escalated into a legal...
Surv Franchisor LLC Continues Nationwide Expansion with Franchise Launch in McKinney & Frisco, TX
March 18, 2026 // Franchising.com // McKinney & Frisco, TX – Surv Franchisor LLC, Home Projects Done Right™, announces the signing of a new franchise in McKinney & Frisco, TX, further expanding its presence in the home services industry and reinforcing its commitment to helping homeowners tackle their everyday to-do...
Bojangles to open this summer in Celina
Bojangles is opening a location this summer in Celina. (Courtesy Bojangles) Bojangles is opening this year in Celina, a restaurant representative said in an email. Bojangles serves chicken dishes, including chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders, according to its website. The restaurant also serves breakfast,...

















