‘People of the Wheat’ tells how grain helped build North Texas
The business of growing and milling wheat is still alive in Texas. The crop is a staple for many farmers, but the grain industry used to look much different here, particularly in a set of six North Texas counties where wheat was king. Rebecca Sharpless is a professor of history...
Puppy Leliana available for adoption in Plano
Second Chance SPCA in Plano is introducing Leliana, a 4-month-old, 15-pound female Labrador and pitbull terrier mix puppy. She is expected to reach 50–60 pounds when fully grown. Leliana is energetic, friendly with people and other animals, and loves to play, run, and cuddle.
Police arrest suspect connected to numerous North Texas business burglaries
PLANO, Texas — The Plano Police Department has arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for a series of business burglaries last month. According to police, burglary detectives began noticing similarities among several business break-ins on Feb. 26. Investigators determined the burglaries involved similar...
Frisco ISD board approves bonds, addresses appeals
The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees discussed unlimited tax bonds and two student grievance appeals during its regular meeting March 9. Trustees also approved a $400,000 budget amendment for a temperature monitoring system and updated the district's library materials list. The board authorized the unlimited tax bonds by...
The Samaritan Inn officials break ground on new pet kennel in McKinney
The Samaritan Inn held a ground breaking event for a new kennel on Feb. 26. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) The Samaritan Inn CEO Jill Sciglian welcomed two- and four-legged guests to a Feb. 26 groundbreaking event for a pet kennel at their McKinney facility. The new kennel will almost triple the...
Collin College invites public to free health and safety fair
Collin College will host its 19th annual Health and Safety Fair later this month, offering free health screenings, safety demonstrations and wellness resources to students and the public. The event runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 27, at the Collin College McKinney Campus Conference Center, 2400 Community Ave.,...
6 small businesses debut East McKinney shops in The Silos at Tupps Brewery
McKinney Chamber of Commerce representatives held a ribbon-cutting March 7 to mark the debut of The Silos at Tupps Brewery. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Visitors to Tupps Brewery can now shop from six small businesses located at the East McKinney property. The Silos at Tupps Brewery debuted during a March 7...
Road & Bridge Crew Employment Opportunities
Rockwall County is looking to add new members to our Road & Bridge crew. Motor Grader Operator: This position involves the skilled operation of heavy construction equipment to maintain, repair, and construct county roads, bridges, drainage systems, and rights-of-way. Responsibilities include laying and patching...
Prosper ISD Superintendent announces retirement after 23 years at the district
PROSPER, Texas — In a letter sent to Prosper ISD families, shared to WFAA News, Holly Ferguson announced her retirement after 28 years in public education, 23 of which were at the district. "It is with a heart full of gratitude and an abundance of love that I write...
Allen council to consider next steps for downtown revitalization project at March 10 meeting
Allen has been taking steps toward revitalizing its downtown since June 2021. (Sky Eyes/Community Impact) Allen officials will discuss planned development in the city’s downtown at an upcoming March meeting. Allen City Council will discuss an economic incentive agreement and real estate purchase agreement for the...
