An Italian-Inspired Cafe Made Downtown Plano Its New Home
An Italian-inspired café, Pappalecco, will settle into the heart of Historic Downtown Plano in early January. With roots in San Diego, the café will officially open its first Texas location on Saturday, January 10, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 11 a.m., marking the brand’s long-anticipated...
Texas City’s Grandma Stand Will Melt Your Heart
A Texas city is spreading holiday comfort with a Grandma Stand offering warmth advice and genuine connection to anyone who stops by.
Tru Bowl Superfood Bar Brings A West Coast Açaí Favorite To Plano
P lano’s dining scene continues to expand with the arrival of TRU Bowl Superfood Bar, a popular Southern California–based açaí and smoothie concept opening its first Texas location at The Shops at Granite Park. Known for its bright flavors and customizable bowls, TRU Bowl brings a laid-back, West Coast approach to...
Science Meets Scent: Inside Downtown McKinney’s Expressive Aromas
Bharvi Soni’s maternity leave was supposed to be blissful. Her son was nearly four, and her daughter had just arrived on Feb. 12, 2020. With her husband on paternity leave and her parents visiting from Chicago to help, they mapped out eight peaceful weeks of sun-kissed stroller walks through her Frisco neighborhood....
Family, friends honor cyclists killed in Pilot Point accident in Santa Run
Hundreds of friends and loved ones of two Collin County men killed in a cycling accident last weekend hit the streets of Frisco on Wednesday morning to honor them. One of those men killed while cycling, Scott Mages, and his wife hosted the Santa Run in Frisco for years. Typically,...
8 Last-Minute Christmas Gift Stops in Texas Locals Won’t Tell Tourists About
You still have gifts to find, and Texas delivers if you know where to look. Skip the crowded headliners and follow the quiet paths locals use for meaningful, last minute surprises. These under the radar spots reward curiosity with authentic finds, smart service, and calm energy. Come ready to explore,...
ICYMI: Check out 5 government updates from Prosper, Celina
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...
Aspiring pro boxer killed as police search for suspect in Pleasant Grove shooting
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...
TxDOT’s $1B investment to extend Spur 399 around McKinney, connect to US 380
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.
Moratorium becomes a necessity for some communities
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...

















