Mckinney TX

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Downtown Celina’s new parking garage opened in mid-October to provide more convenience for area visitors, officials said. (Courtesy city of Celina) Check out some recent government updates coming out of Prosper and Celina, including Celina’s new downtown parking garage and Prosper’s new tollway funding district. This...

PLEASANT GROVE, Texas - A 25-year-old boxer was a regular at a Rockwall faith-based boxing gym and now the owner of that gym says they’re leaning heavily on that faith during these trying times. Investigation into fatal shooting. What we know:. Dedicated boxers train inside Chapa’s Boxing Gym in...

Work is underway to expand the number of lanes along Spur 399 and SH 5 as part of a larger effort to improve connectivity in eastern Collin County. (Sky Eyes/Community Impact) Roadwork is underway in southeast McKinney to expand Spur 399 with a vision to eventually extend the highway around the city.

Putting a hold on development seems like the opposite of what most cities and towns want to do. Most are usually seeking more development, so placing a moratorium on development seems counterproductive. But sometimes it becomes necessary, such as when growth outpaces the ability of infrastructure and public safety to...

The University Interscholastic League has released enrollment figures submitted by Texas school districts as part of the biennial realignment process for the 2026–28 cycle. Enrollment numbers were collected Oct. 31 from every public school district in the state. Those figures are used by the UIL to determine...

Is this town big enough for two membership-based warehouse retailers?

Lobster Fra Diavolo ($34) features lobster tail, capellini pasta with Fra Diavolo sauce, garlic and cherry tomatoes. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Throughout 2025, Community Impact spoke with the owners and leadership of restaurants and cafes to be featured in our monthly editions. Here's a look back at the 11...

A hotel clerk faced down an armed intruder with unexpected bravery, turning a bizarre robbery attempt into an unforgettable moment of courage.

A new pet supply store operated by PetSmart has been formally filed for a commercial development listed under a Prosper address, according to a recent Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation registration. The filing confirms a tenant improvement project rather than a standalone building. The project involves a...