Mckinney TX

Finding the right vehicle for family life in Allen, Texas means balancing space, safety, comfort, and long-term value. Suburban families often need room for kids, carpools, sports gear, and road trips, while also keeping an eye on fuel costs, maintenance, and affordability. That is where this guide comes in. “5 Cars...

Allen ISD has recognized three educators for empowering student learning through innovative teaching methods and personalized support. The district honored Courtney Dumois and Ereen Fahmi from Marion Elementary and Dallena Nash from Vaughan Elementary through its Employee Recognition Program, which highlights staff...

Kambra Bacon opened Prosper Blooms in 2010. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Throughout 2025, Community Impact spoke with the owners and leadership of businesses to be featured in our monthly editions. Here's a look back at the nine businesses featured in Community Impact's Prosper-Celina edition in 2025. 1. Prosper’s...

A Texas city is spreading holiday comfort with a Grandma Stand offering warmth advice and genuine connection to anyone who stops by.

As the year comes to a close, North Texas diners have plenty to anticipate with 2026 poised to be an exciting year for the region’s ever-evolving culinary scene. New restaurants are bringing bold flavors, inventive concepts and hometown passion to cities across the region, giving locals plenty of reasons to make...

Pappalecco, an Italian café, is opening in Plano, bringing its signature gelato, coffee, and pastries to the community. To mark the grand opening, the café will offer 50% off select menu items on January 10 and 11. Pappalecco Plano Set to Open with Grand Celebration. Pappalecco, originally founded...

One of Dallas’ most recognizable Uptown restaurants is heading north. Fox Restaurant Concepts plans to open a second Dallas–Fort Worth location of The Henry at Plano’s Legacy West, expanding the brand’s presence in North Texas. According to the Dallas Business Journal , construction is expected to begin in early...

DALLAS, Texas — Ice skating rinks across North Texas are back open for business as colder weather returns after a winter heat wave forced several closures. The recent warm temperatures melted ice at outdoor rinks across the region, turning skaters away in cities including Grapevine, Fort Worth, Frisco and Garland.

The City Council in the North Texas city of Allen unanimously approved a new ordinance banning sleeping in public spaces, a move that has drawn criticism from some local nonprofits who say the measure was adopted quickly and without public input. The ordinance was proposed by Allen Police Chief Steve...

In 2025, news from Frisco ISD included the expansion of its open enrollment program and the announcement of Superintendent Mike Waldrip's retirement. (Samantha Douty/Community Impact) Take a look back at some of the most-read stories out of Community Impact's coverage of Frisco ISD. 1. Frisco ISD to begin armed...