$300 Million Sunset Amphitheater Officially Breaks Ground In McKinney
On June 13, 2025, more than 500 city officials, sponsors, investors and music fans gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the Sunset Amphitheater , a $300 million premium outdoor music venue set to redefine live entertainment in Texas. Located on 46 acres near U.S. 75 and Highway 121, the 20,000-seat...
McKinney council to consider increase to 65-plus homestead exemption
McKinney City Council meets in the council chambers of McKinney City Hall located at 401 E. Virginia St. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) McKinney City Council members are scheduled to discuss and consider increasing the homestead exemption for residents who are disabled or over 65 years old. If the ordinance is...
TaylorMade’s Stockyard Collection: Golf Meets the Wild West
Well, saddle up, partners, because TaylorMade has decided to lean all the way into the Wild West theme for its limited-edition tribute to the Women’s Professional Championship, and the host city, Frisco, TX. If southwestern cowboy chic is your thing, TaylorMade is playing your song … on an out-of-tune...
Medical City Plano surgeon recognized for ‘unwavering dedication, compassionate care’
The family of a fallen Greenville police officer honored Medical City Plano physician Megan Post in a surprise ceremony last Tuesday, according to a press release. Aubrey Dawson, wife of the late Officer Cooper Dawson, returned to the hospital June 10 to express her gratitude to Dr. Post, the surgeon who treated her...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs $10 billion property tax relief bill in Denton
Texas voters will have the ultimate decision to make this law, as these constitutional amendments will be on the ballot in November.
At Home retailer files for bankruptcy. Here are stores that will close.
As part of the bankruptcy proceedings, 26 At Home stores across the United States will close.
Prosper taps billing firm to reclaim fire response costs
Prosper Town Council voted May 13 to partner with Collin County and opt into the proposed Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1. (Samantha Douty/Community Impact) Prosper Town Council approved a service agreement on June 10 with Emergifire, LLC., a fire response billing company, to help the fire department...
Frisco ISD approves training, licensing agreement for school marshal program
Frisco ISD will be implementing a school marshal program at its elementary campuses over the next two school years. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Frisco ISD officials have approved an agreement with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement—the agency which licenses and regulates all police officers in the state—for its new...
SAVOR: the South’s Next Must-Attend Food Festival
Thankfully, my flight didn’t depart from Newark—air traffic control issues there had caused a wave of cancellations. I landed in Dallas without a hitch, invited by the Omni PGA Frisco Resort to attend the inaugural SAVOR festival. It also happened to be my first time in Texas—home of barbecue, country music, Stetson...
Collin County DA Stresses Elder Abuse Awareness, Advocates for Senior Safety and Justice
The Collin County District Attorney's Office took to social media to underscore the importance of Elder Abuse Awareness Day yesterday, bringing attention to the plight of seniors suffering from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The Collin County District Attorney's Office emphasized, "Every senior deserves to live...
