Linda’s Electric Quilters provides quilting supplies, education in McKinney
Linda’s Electric Quilters uses longarm quilting machines to quilt customers' quilt tops. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) What started as a way for McKinney resident Linda V. Taylor to pay off the longarm quilting machine she bought to make her handmade quilts, has turned into a multi-building quilting destination....
Stronger Together: Two Collin County Nonprofits Unite To Combat Hunger And Homelessness
In a major step toward addressing two of Collin County’s most pressing challenges, The Samaritan Inn merged with Community Lifeline Center, combining their efforts to fight food insecurity and homelessness under one umbrella. The alignment allows both organizations to better serve residents across the county by...
Suspect charged with arson in 3-alarm fire at vacant home in The Colony
Officials said that homes on both sides of the fire were damaged.
North Texans turn front yards into mini food pantries amid SNAP benefit delays
Across the metroplex, neighbors are stepping up, turning their front yards into small food pantries to help fill the gap.
Big Rig Fire on I-35 in Dallas Caught on Camera
Traffic came to a standstill on I-35 as a truck fire erupted near Swisher Road, reminding us all of the unpredictability of the road.
North Texas mom who collapsed at high school now mapping AEDs across the country
PLANO, Texas — In October of 2018, Julie Coon was volunteering outside Plano Senior High School, handing out pink ribbons for the drill team’s “Pink Out Day,” when her world went dark. “I went from talking to my friend to just dropping to the ground,” she...
McKinney nonprofits The Samaritan Inn, Community Lifeline Center to join through ‘mission-driven integration’
In 2024, The Samaritan Inn served nearly 105,000 meals and snacks. (Courtesy The Samaritan Inn) Two McKinney-based nonprofit organizations are integrating, with a plan to combine efforts in addressing homelessness and food insecurity in Collin County. The Samaritan Inn and Community Lifeline Center have combined...
Presence Over Pride: A Hard Lesson in Balance
Everything was nearly lost by a drift that grew into a violent current—the slow unraveling that happens when it’s assumed that performance is determined by presence and dedication. Home turns into a layover between shifts, waiting for the next opportunity just around the corner to make our mark.
North Texas Food Bank Unveils Container Pantry Supported by American Heart Association and Medical...
DALLAS — The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) unveiled its cobranded Container Pantry this week. The pantry is sponsored by the American Heart Association and Medical City Healthcare, supported by HCA Healthcare Foundation with a $50,000 contribution. Additionally, the pantry is located at Uplift Infinity Preparatory in...
Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Fine Foods to open 2nd McKinney liquor store
A variety of spirits, including tequila, will be available at Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Fine Foods second McKinney location. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Fine Foods is set to open a second McKinney liquor store in 2026, State Retail Operations Manager Jake Duke said. “We’re excited...
