Denton Fire Department keeping up with population boom with crucial new fire station

NBC DFW 7/26 6:29A Alanna Quillen

It s no secret that Denton County is booming. A recent U.S. Census report of the top 15 fastest-growing cities in the country includes five boomtowns in North Texas. Denton and the surrounding area...

Q&A: Texas Freedom Network explains the role of politics in local school boards

Community Impact (Plano) 7/26 6:00A dlloyd@communityimpact.com (Dani

The Texas Freedom Network was founded about 30 years ago and advocates for legislation that supports public schools.

What you need to know about Plano’s Great Update Rebate changes

Community Impact (Plano) 7/26 4:52A cpittman@communityimpact.com (Co

The amendments to the program will take effect starting with the fiscal year 2024-25, which starts Oct. 1.

Plano slated for world premiere of Minecraft interactive experience

Community Impact (Plano) 7/25 7:00P kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

According to a news release, Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue will debut in Plano Sept. 20.

Major Pizza Hut franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Dallas Business Journal 7/25 6:12A Alexa Reed

The Irving-based franchisee, which operates about 140 Pizza Hut locations in five states, has been in a legal battle with the Plano-based pizza giant since March. Learn about the bankruptcy filing and X in this story.

Here’s how to weigh in on Texas’ $104B transportation plan

Community Impact (Plano) 7/24 9:05A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Texans can share input on the Unified Transportation Program, which is updated annually, during a virtual public hearing July 31 or submit comments online.

Plano council appoints 2025 bond committee

Community Impact (Plano) 7/24 6:11A cpittman@communityimpact.com (Co

Committee members will review and provide recommendations on projects to be included in a 2025 bond election.

Are you back-to-school ready? Where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North...

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 7/24 3:25A CBS Texas Staff

NORTH TEXAS With the first day of school only a few weeks away, some school districts in North Texas are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack giveaways, health checkups and vendors with resources. Here is...

Check out 6 restaurants that recently opened in DFW

Community Impact (Plano) 7/23 7:00P sdouty@communityimpact.com (Sama

Here are six restaurants that recently opened in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Q&A: What to know about Texas public school funding challenges

Community Impact (Plano) 7/22 11:29A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Community Impact spoke with Raise Your Hand Texas’ Bob Popinski about how school districts spend their money and what Texans can expect during next year’s legislative session.

Vanishing Texas companies linked to millions in fraudulent Medicare billings

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 7/22 7:39A Brian New

NORTH TEXAS Medicare fraud is suspected of costing Americans billions of dollars annually. Instead of funding healthcare, this money has become an income stream for suspected criminals. After the CBS...

Plano officials to discuss FY ‘24-25 budget July 24

Community Impact (Plano) 7/22 6:54A cpittman@communityimpact.com (Co

Council members will receive an overview of the upcoming budget and Community Investment Program.

Brunch Time offers food, drinks in Plano

Community Impact (Plano) 7/21 7:00P kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

Brunch Time opened in April in Plano.

Spa services, massages offered at The NOW Massage in Plano

Community Impact (Plano) 7/21 7:00P kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

The NOW Massage opened May 11 in Plano.

Aoki Head Spa provides natural skin care products, relaxation in McKinney

Community Impact (Plano) 7/21 4:55A

Founder Jihee Aoki opened Aoki Head Spa to help individuals experiencing itchy, oily scalps find relief using natural ingredients with products made in-house.