Biscuits and Bandages: McKinney’s 380 Marketplace Snags New Diner and Urgent Care
Breakfast comfort food and walk-in medical care are both on the way to McKinney's rebranded 380 Marketplace, as Gravy & More and Integrity Urgent Care lock in plans for new locations at 2414 W. University Drive. Gravy & More is targeting a third-quarter 2026 opening, with Integrity Urgent Care aiming...
Plano City Council changes rules for public comment
Plano City Council introduced new rules for public comment on nonagenda items that will take effect in April. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) Plano City Council is changing the rules for speaking at city meetings. The changes will decrease the frequency of comments of public interest and eliminate public...
Texas Attorney General urges Collin County to reject ‘EPIC City’ development
Attorney General Ken Paxton is urging Collin County to block the "EPIC City" housing project, citing a lawsuit that claims the land was annexed illegally to avoid state oversight. The project faces allegations of securities fraud, with Paxton claiming developers misled investors and funneled funds into their own...
Large sinkhole forces trail closure at White Rock Lake as city monitors stability
City officials say rain could worsen a deep sinkhole along a popular White Rock Lake trail, prompting temporary repairs and a safety closure.
Of Course El Ranchito Is a Historic Landmark. The City Is About to Make...
A historic Oak Cliff institution featuring tableside mariachi got a formal nod from city officials recently. Dallas’ planning commission approved a historic overlay (distinction) for the eccentric El Ranchito building, tentatively designating it as a historic landmark, pending council approval. The designation will...
Multi-agency raid seized $1M worth of fake items in Facebook sting
ROWLETT, Texas (KETK) — Authorities seized more than 62,000 suspected counterfeit luxury items in Rowlett after a multi-agency investigation exposed a large-scale operation selling fake designer goods through social media. Rowlett police said the investigation began Feb. 9 after authorities received information that...
Crayola Experience attraction in Plano permanently closes
The company said the location, which operated under a license by Brite Management/BrightColors LLC, is no longer open and it will work with guests who still have tickets, gift cards, annual passes or scheduled parties and events.
Southern Steer Butcher to offer cuts of fresh meat in McKinney
Southern Steer Butcher is set to open in McKinney. (Courtesy Southern Steer Butcher) This article is based on a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations filing. Community Impact will update this story when more information is available. Southern Steer Butcher is set to sell fresh, prime cuts of meat from...
Richardson’s Long-Empty Sears Set For 2026 Revival With Aeon
The hulking former Sears at Richardson Square is getting a second act as a multimillion-dollar, internationally flavored retail hub, with developers saying parts of the project should reopen this year. The old enclosed mall layout is being traded in for open-air corridors, a vendor-driven food hall and specialty...
Crayola Experience Briefly Reopens Before Closing Again At Willow Bend (Update)
After an unexpected shutdown that left families and mall visitors puzzled, the Crayola Experience at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano is once again welcoming guests. The colorful, hands-on attraction quietly reopened after being closed for about a month following a landlord lockout tied to unpaid rent. While the...
