Hailstorm Wreaks Havoc in Melissa, Texas
Texas storms show no mercy—Melissa faces major hail damage to homes and cars.
A Day in the Life of a Principal
The ins and outs of Brian Alexander, principal of Wylie High School, are not quite known to the students. A typical morning for a student would involve waking up around 7:00 am, eating breakfast, and then heading to class. But administrators like Alexander have a different approach. “I get here...
Why Frisco And Plano Are Among The Best Cities For Working Parents In 2025
Families looking for the right balance between career opportunities and raising kids don’t have to look far, because two North Texas cities are leading the way. A new national study ranks both Frisco and Plano among the top places for working parents in 2025, highlighting their affordability, flexibility and...
Long-awaited trail connector gets green light in Allen
The Allen City Council approved awarding a $1.1 million contract to A&C Construction Inc. for the Watters Trail South Extension project on Sept. 23. The quarter-mile extension will connect the current trail end points at Montgomery Apartments at Watters Creek to the future Rowlett Trail, which is nearing final...
Plano ISD Student Advances To Top 30 In National STEM Competition
Plano ISD has another reason to celebrate. Matthew Kuo was named a finalist in the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, one of the nation’s premier STEM competitions for middle schoolers. Kuo, an eighth grader at Renner Middle School last year and now a ninth grader at Jasper High School, earned...
McKinney man indicted after I-10 stop finds 400g codeine
A 28-year-old man from McKinney has been indicted on drug charges.
ER Service Ends for Commerce and Quinlan
September 23, 2025 – Hunt Regional Healthcare Announces ER Closures in Commerce and Quinlan Amid Financial Strain. Hunt Regional Healthcare and the Hunt Memorial Hospital District Board announced on September 23, 2025, a difficult but necessary decision to discontinue emergency room services in Commerce and Quinlan,...
Tesla Robotaxi heads to a new major Texas city for the first time
Tesla is testing its Robotaxi in one major Texas city for the first time, as it appears the company will attempt to expand outside of Austin in a move that shows expansion remains a key focus. Tesla ground-truth validation vehicles equipped with LiDAR rigs were spotted in Plano, Texas, a...
Frisco Unveils New Purple Heart Monument Honoring America’s Heroes
Frisco recently added a new symbol of honor to its Veterans Memorial. On Sept. 20, city leaders, veterans and community members gathered at Frisco Commons Park to unveil the Purple Heart Monument, dedicated to U.S. military personnel who were wounded or killed in action. The monument stands on the east side of the...
Plano residents to see higher water, sewer bills
Plano residents may also see increases on their electricity and natural gas utility bills. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) Plano residents can expect to see higher water and sewer bills starting this October following council approval. The rate increases go into effect Oct. 1. What you need to know. The average...
