Mary Katherine Shapiro

Community Impact highlights new and upcoming restaurants in Frisco, Fort Worth, McKinney, Prosper, Denton and Plano.

McKinney ISD voters will consider a $500 million bond package and a voter-approval tax rate election on the ballot this November.

Pilates Retreat, Relax Myora and 4Ever Young are now open in Allen, and Vital Dental is planning a new location.

Allen City Council adopted rate increases for water, sewer, drainage, solid waste and recycling services for fiscal year 2026-27 starting Oct. 1.

Toys R Us will open a new store next to the Famous Footwear Outlet at the Allen Premium Outlets on West Stacy Road.

Superintendents Shawn Pratt and Todd Fouche discussed workforce development, school finance and funding challenges at the annual State of Education event.

Flat Grounds Coffee will bring drinks, sandwiches and a vintage clothing store to the Sloan Corners development in Allen on Dec. 14.

The Allen City Council approved contracts with RS3 Strategic Hospitality and Ambassador Services, LLC to upgrade the Credit Union of Texas Event Center.

Allen Contemporary Theatre makes performing arts accessible for actors, patrons

Burks Elementary School teacher Tommy Gillett was named the Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2026, per a July news release from the district.