Texas Lottery $41 million winner had been playing lottery for 30 years
A Texan is going to travel the world after winning the Texas Lotto jackpot prize of $41 million. A Richardson resident claimed the money for the drawing held on April 20, according to a news release from the Texas Lottery. The winning Quick Pick ticket purchased at a 7-Eleven Convenience Store matched all six of the numbers drawn (21-28-33-34-43...
AMBER Alert for abducted Louisiana teen leads to safe recovery near Allen
Tips generated after the alert led Allen Police Department officers to contact a person who had driven the suspect to the residence where the girl was taken.
Frisco ISD to host Staley Middle School farewell event
The Frisco ISD community is invited to say goodbye to a longtime campus as the district celebrates the legacy of Staley Middle School on Sunday, May 17. From 1-3 p.m., district parents, students, friends and families will have a chance to say goodbye to the campus with a building walk-through, refreshments and a special program featuring guest speakers and the Staley Middle...
Frisco ISD Students Win Startup Funding Through Entrepreneurial Program
S tudent entrepreneurs across Frisco recently stepped into the spotlight to pitch their business ideas in front of industry professionals during this year’s INCubator Pitch Night, bringing home several thousand dollars in funding. Hosted through Frisco Independent School District’s INCubator program , the event gave students the opportunity to present startup concepts, answer questions from judges and compete for real funding to help move their...
North Texas Man Helps Teen With Prom Tie
A viral video from Plano, Texas, shows a local man stopping to help a teenager tie his necktie, saving the student's prom night with a simple act of kindness.
Mexican Wellness Giant Drops $51 Million On New Allen HQ Campus
Allen is about to land a big new neighbor with a healthy appetite for space and spending power. Omnilife USA is moving ahead with a new U.S. headquarters at Prodigy Park, a two-building campus in development on State Highway 121 that carries an estimated price tag of about $51 million. The project, led by Plano-based Heady Investments, will combine corporate offices with...
Taiwan Tech Giant Plots $300 Million McKinney Power Campus, 500 Jobs In Play
A Taiwanese manufacturing heavyweight is quietly sizing up McKinney for a major North American move, according to public filings. The proposal, filed under the code name Project Plum Blossom, would turn two Class A shell buildings at the Core5 Logistics Center into a U.S. headquarters and a large manufacturing and R&D campus with an investment of at least $300 million and roughly 500...
Paris Baguette to serve baked goods at 2nd McKinney store
Paris Baguette offers a variety of pastries and sweet treats. (Community Impact staff) Another Paris Baguette location is slated to debut in McKinney later this year, a representative of the company confirmed. The eatery’s menu includes sweet options such as cakes, tarts, pastries and donuts, as well as savory items...
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt eyes Frisco for new location
Menchie's serves a variety of frozen yogurts and toppings. (Courtesy Menchie's Frozen Yogurt) Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt could be opening a new location in Frisco, according to the company's website. Construction on the new yogurt shop location is scheduled to start this August, according to a filing with the Texas...
North Texas mall places curfew for minors. Here’s when it goes into effect
FRISCO, Texas — Stonebriar Centre in Frisco will begin enforcing a new Saturday curfew policy requiring guests under 18 to be accompanied by an adult. In a release Thursday, mall officials said the temporary measure is aimed at addressing disruptive gatherings of unsupervised youth and maintaining a safe environment for shoppers.
