After Closing Three Schools, McKinney ISD Establishes New Attendance Zones
McKinney ISD is preparing for a significant change as the district closes three elementary schools and implements new attendance boundaries for the 2026-2027 school year. After months of study and planning, the board of trustees approved a comprehensive realignment designed to balance enrollment and make the most of...
New Chase Bank branch offers personal, business banking services in McKinney
Chase Bank opened in December in northeast McKinney. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Chase Bank recently opened a new branch in northeast McKinney, a bank representative said. The location offers a variety of personal, business and commercial banking services, the company website states. The new location is about...
The Kebab Shop Bringing Mediterranean Favorites to McKinney
A Mediterranean chain certain to fill the hearts and stomachs of DFW diners is making its way to McKinney. The Kebab Shop is bringing its delicious and healthier fare to West Grove early next year, reports Community Impact. The restaurant will be opening at 8701 West University Drive, Suite 470....
How About A Naturally Wild Gift For That Hard To Impress Person(s) In Your...
So you may just now be realizing that you’re in countdown mode for finding that special gift. Even if you’ve been searching around the year for a gift for kids and grandkids, you’re pretty much stumped. They’ve got all the current cool gadget stuff and you’re trying to be creative.
Plano’s transit committee presents potential replacements for DART
A citizen committee tasked with evaluating alternatives to Dallas Area Rapid Transit presented a preliminary report to city council on Dec. 15. The 14-member Collin County Connects Committee, led by former Mayor Phil Dyer, reviewed three transit vendors — Via, RideCo and Spare — as potential replacements if Plano...
North Texas’ newest wholesale club – a Costco and Sam’s competitor – breaks ground
DALLAS — BJ's Wholesale Club, a Costco and Sam's Club competitor, is coming to North Texas, and another broke ground Thursday. BJ's held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Mesquite location near Galloway and Interstate 30. The company already broke ground earlier this year on a planned location in Forney...
Frisco Firefighters Quell Apartment Blaze on Eldorado Parkway, No Injuries Reported
Yesterday afternoon, Frisco Fire crews sprang into action as smoke and flames disrupted the peace at an apartment building on Eldorado Parkway. According to a social media post by the Frisco Fire Department, the firefighters were initially responding to a fire alarm. On arrival, they stumbled upon more than just a...
North Texas family’s home featured on ABC’s “Great Christmas Light Fight”
PLANO, Texas — If you think you do Christmas lights right, this house will prove you wrong. That's how David and Melissa Loder got started with their giant holiday light display at their home in Plano's Deerfield neighborhood. "When we moved here, they had a little contest, and we...
Collin County teen sharing Hanukkah traditions with peers
A local teenager is bringing the message of Hanukkah to light by sharing the traditions with her peers.
Frisco baker serves customers from yard
20-year-old Angela Henson started her baking business during COVID as a pandemic project. Now, the Little Bit Bakery in Frisco usually sells out by 8 a.m.
