Texas House bill would prohibit cellphone use in K-12 schools

Community Impact (Plano) 3/18 10:27A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Bill author Rep. Caroline Fairly, R-Amarillo, said prohibiting students from using cellphones throughout the school day would help improve academic outcomes, students’ mental health and classroom management.

Driver killed in crash while fleeing from Allen police

DFW Scanner 3/18 8:59A dfwscanner

The Allen Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of one individual early Tuesday morning on US 75 service road at the Frontage Road exit. On March 18th at approximately 2:35 AM, an Allen Police officer...

CLEAR Alert issued for potentially pregnant missing Plano woman, police say

NBC DFW 3/18 7:14A Lauren Harper

A search is underway for Elizabeth Stoddard, a 30-year-old from Plano who could be six months pregnant, according to police. According to Plano police, Stoddard left a note to her fiancé threatening suicide and said she may have access to a...

Collin College to celebrate 40th anniversary with events in McKinney, Celina

Community Impact (Plano) 3/18 5:30A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

Collin College will surpass 40 years since its inception in April, and college officials are planning events to mark the occasion.

Costco opens new warehouse in booming DFW suburb

Dallas Business Journal 3/18 4:27A Aayush Gupta

Costco has opened its first store in Prosper as part of a planned three-store expansion in Collin County. The company's members-only warehouse stores are known for offering cheaper prices on bulk items. On Sept. 1, Costco raised membership fees...

Lambie's Love offers parents comfort in times of grief

Community Impact (Plano) 3/17 7:00P hmccullough@communityimpact.com

Lambie’s Love donates seven bereavement boxes a month to Dallas-Fort Worth-based neonatal intensive care units where the child was born and dedicates every donation to an existing family of loss to honor their child.

Texas Senate approves bills aimed at promoting healthy eating

Community Impact (Plano) 3/17 10:42A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

The Texas Senate passed two bills March 12 that would regulate the use of certain food additives in public schools and stores. Senators said the proposed restrictions would help mitigate rising rates of chronic disease.

Avianca set to offer weekly flights to Colombia from DFW Airport

Community Impact (Plano) 3/15 5:00A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

Flights will happen 4 times a week, starting on May 26.

WhiteWater Express delivers a premium car wash experience with exceptional service, quality

Community Impact (Plano) 3/14 5:00A

WhiteWater Express Car Wash has been making waves in the car wash industry since opening its first location in Tomball, in 2016

Patty Lou’s Smashburger to open in Ice House in downtown Plano

Community Impact (Plano) 3/12 7:00P kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

Patty Lou’s Smashburger is slated to open in downtown Plano in the space that was formerly Starbucks Plano Icehouse, which closed Sept. 27.

North Texas man sentenced to 15 years in prison after stalking, attacking multiple women

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 3/12 6:40A Briauna Brown

A 27-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison following a series of sexual assaults and predatory attacks on women in Collin County, District Attorney Greg Willis announced in a news release Wednesday. Tyler Wakefield pleaded guilty to a...

Enjoy 6 events around DFW for St. Patrick's Day weekend

Community Impact (Plano) 3/11 7:00P hmccullough@communityimpact.com

Check out comedians, shopping at a local farmers market, watching basketball or learning how to mold glass with these six events around Dallas-Fort Worth.

GUIDE: Check out expert tips to decluttering your home, donating items

Community Impact (Plano) 3/11 4:00A hmccullough@communityimpact.com

Check out this guide with tips on decluttering your space and donating items to organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Plano ISD Board of Trustees Place 3

Community Impact (Plano) 3/10 7:00P dbutler@communityimpact.com (Dus

Learn more about the candidates running for Plano ISD Board of Trustees Place 3 ahead of the May 3 election.

Q&A: Meet the candidates for Plano City Council Place 4

Community Impact (Plano) 3/9 7:00P mcrouchley@communityimpact.com (

Learn more about the candidates running for the Place 4 seat on Plano City Council ahead of the May 3 local election.