The Top 3 Fastest Growing Wealthy Suburbs in the U.S. are in Texas
Well, they say everything’s bigger in Texas. That includes the bank accounts. Take a look at the 3 Texas suburbs that topped the list of the nation’s fastest-growing wealthy areas, according to GOBankingRates.
McKinney considering development code amendments after SB 840 passes
City Planning Manager Hayley Williams speaks about House Bill 24 during a joint meeting between McKinney City Council and the city's Planning and Zoning Commission held Aug. 19. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) McKinney officials are considering changes to the city’s Unified Development Code as Senate Bill 840 is slated...
Farmersville ISD teacher under investigation, accused of using excessive force on student
FARMERSVILLE, Texas — A Farmersville ISD mother is demanding justice after she said her six-year-old son was hurt by his teacher inside a classroom. Montana Williams said her son, Bobby Jaxx, who is in a special education program at Tatum Elementary, came home last Friday and told her what happened.
Cross country races into next meet
Cross country will compete in the TSC invitational Meet at Sherman Middle School Saturday. The team plans to push through the difficulties through this meet and keep a clear head. To junior Hailey Arashiro, the most important thing this meet is making a personal record. “I hope to get a...
In McKinney, Home Makeovers Mean Something Totally Different
Having covered thousands of luxury properties over the years, we’ve seen our share of home makeovers. From simple renovations to complete remodels, it’s always exciting to see what a home can be in its next era. However, when we see these updates, the home is rarely rendered unrecognizable. It’s only when budget,...
Saturation Saturday: Police increase patrols, offer free rides to prevent drunk driving
MESQUITE, Texas - Law enforcement across North Texas and Mothers Against Drunk Driving continue to sound the warning that "Saturation Saturday" is this weekend. It’s heightened activity against drunken driving in advance of the big Labor Day weekend. Saturation Saturday. What we know:. Aug. 23 marks Mothers Against...
North Texas Food Bank kicks off 12th peanut butter drive
The North Texas Food Bank is calling on the community to help fight hunger through its 12th annual peanut butter drive. NTFB aims to collect 100,000 pounds of peanut butter and raise $350,000 to support families across the region. NTFB ’s annual peanut butter drive serves as a way for communities to make a...
Allen ISD Earns Overall ‘A’ in 2025 Texas Accountability Ratings
Allen ISD received an overall rating of A in 2025 from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the district announced on Aug. 15. The TEA’s accountability ratings are based on student performance data from the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years, including STAAR and end-of-course results, graduation rates and college, career...
Golden Marathon Participant Raised Funds for the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas
Brian Goldsmith, endurance athlete and content creator, recently participated in the Golden Marathon, a high-energy, livestreamed 26.2-mile endurance event. This event aimed to raise $5,000 in support of the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD). Starting in Plano, Texas and finishing at the Ronald McDonald House in...
North Texan wins $5 million on Texas Lottery scratch ticket. And 3 more are...
FRISCO, Texas — A Frisco resident won a $5 million prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket, officials said. The winning ticket was purchased at the RaceTrac at 2676 Eldorado Parkway in Frisco. The person who won the prize -- which was the top dollar amount in the Texas Lottery's $5 Million Royale game -- chose to...