‘Dragons Love Tacos!’ @ CenterStage Theatre Works
There are few things more magical than watching a child fall in love with theatre, and I was honored to witness several such children at CenterStage Theatre Works’ production of Dragons Love Tacos!, currently running at the Frisco Discovery Center through June 15. The wide-eyed smiles and laughter from the audience...
North Texas Food Bank receives $1 million grant for hunger initiative
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) in Plano has announced a $1 million grant from the Texas Instruments (TI) Foundation in support of the organization’s new strategic initiative. The grant will support the central goal of NTFB’s Fulfilling Futures initiative and help it meet at least 80 percent of...
Frisco ISD approves training agreement for school marshal program
Frisco ISD’s Board of Trustees approved on June 9 an interlocal agreement with the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for the training of school marshals. Trustees approved in May a plan to enact a school marshal program that will provide additional security to its elementary campuses. District documents...
88 Bao Bao to Ring in McKinney Autumn
The McKinney dining scene will be changing alongside the leaves this autumn. A restaurant called 88 Bao Bao is bringing “a symphony of handcrafted Asian flavors” to the neighborhood, just in time for the cooler weather, reports Community Impact. The restaurant will be cooking up fresh dumplings and...
Weeklong Lane Closures on Interstate 30 in Rockwall County Due to Construction Work
Drivers in Rockwall County should prepare to adjust their routes as multiple lane closures on Interstate 30 are scheduled for the upcoming week. The closures, set to take place from Monday, June 16, through Saturday, June 21, are due to bridge and embankment work, as well as drainage improvements. According to an...
Coffee and manicure services: 16 business updates from central, east McKinney
Black Rock Coffee Bar is now open in McKinney. (Courtesy Black Rock Coffee Bar) Looking for a new brunch spot or interested in new businesses in the area? Check out 16 businesses now open, coming soon and other updates from the central and east McKinney areas. This list is not comprehensive.
Garland Scoops Seven Honors at Texas Municipal Information Officers Awards in Fort Worth
The City of Garland has recently garnered statewide recognition with seven distinct honors at the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) awards, held this month in Fort Worth. The annual event, aimed at fostering cooperation and knowledge exchange among Texas cities in the realm of...
TxDOT to break ground on Spur 399 expansion project in McKinney
The Texas Department of Transportation will break ground on the Spur 399 expansion project in June. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The Texas Department of Transportation is breaking ground on the Spur 399 expansion project June 17, according to a news release. The gist. The groundbreaking marks the start of construction for...
Toll Brothers JV Opens Dallas Luxury Community
The developers broke ground on the project two years ago. Toll Brothers Apartment Living has officially opened Mirra, a 285-unit luxury community in Frisco, Texas, a Dallas submarket. The firm broke ground on the development two years ago in partnership with Pondmoon Capital USA. The developer completed the community...
Frisco Drivers Alert: PGA Parkway Westbound Lanes Closure Set for June 13 and 16
The City of Frisco has announced that the westbound lanes of PGA Parkway will be closed between Coit Road and Hillcrest Road during daytime hours today and next Monday. The closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, effectively making PGA Parkway a one-way street heading eastbound during these times,...
