Federal government ends $63.9M grant for Texas high-speed rail project connecting Dallas, Houston

Community Impact (Plano) 4/15 8:00A nshaheen@communityimpact.com (Ni

The decision, which comes from an agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Amtrak, effectively halts federal support for the project, originally led by Texas Central as a privately funded venture, according to a news release.

Plano to permanently close Water Street as part of Legacy West project

Community Impact (Plano) 4/14 7:00P areece@communityimpact.com (Alex

A portion of Water Street inside Plano’s Legacy West will close as part of a push for pedestrian-friendly spaces in the mixed-use development.

CASA of Collin County supports local youth through advocacy

Community Impact (Plano) 4/14 9:45A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, of Collin County works to support children placed in the foster care system. The organization served over 300 children in 2024.

Karmelo Anthony's bond reduced, granted house arrest in fatal Frisco stabbing case

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 4/14 7:22A Briauna Brown

The 17-year-old charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a teen at a Frisco track meet earlier this month has had his bond reduced and will now be on house arrest following a judge's ruling Monday. A Collin County judge agreed to...

Garland considers possibilities for site larger than Legacy West

Dallas Business Journal 4/14 1:45A Plamedie Ifasso

A site totaling more than 300 acres is being positioned for "substantial development" in a close-in suburb of Dallas, a 131-acre residential community is on the table in a more distant suburb, a high-rise could be in play and a data center...

Tapcheck raises $225 million in equity funding, debt

Dallas Business Journal 4/14 1:20A Holden Wilen

Tapcheck, a Plano-based startup that helps hourly workers access a portion of their wages ahead of their scheduled payday, has raised $225 million in the form of new equity funding and a credit facility. Here's how the husband-and-wife team...

Collin College awarded $1.3M to provide skills development training for North Texas companies

Community Impact (Plano) 4/11 10:45A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

Over 840 new and current employees at North Texas-area businesses will benefit from state-funded training at Collin College.

Texas Senate passes bill that would cut taxes for business owners

Community Impact (Plano) 4/11 10:00A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Senate Bill 32 would exempt up to $25,000 of businesses’ personal property, such as equipment, furniture and vehicles, from taxation. A proposal approved by the Texas House would enact a $250,000 exemption.

ICYMI: Check out these 5 stories from the city of Plano, Plano ISD

Community Impact (Plano) 4/11 9:17A

Catch up on Plano ISD and Plano development.

ICYMI: 8 development, road construction projects in Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex

Community Impact (Plano) 4/11 5:48A hjohnson@communityimpact.com (Ha

2025 has brought several major development projects so far to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Experience personalized wellness coaching with Jupinko Fitness

Community Impact (Plano) 4/11 5:00A

Jupinko Fitness is a transformative experience designed to empower individuals through personalized fitness and a supportive community.

From urgent care to body sculpting: Modera Clinic & Med Spa offers innovative combination of primary...

Community Impact (Plano) 4/11 5:00A

Modera Clinic & Med Spa is redefining health care and aesthetic wellness by offering a unique combination of primary care and medspa services.

Give a Drip: 3 ways to help conserve water this spring, summer

Community Impact (Plano) 4/11 5:00A

As residents of North Texas get ready for another hot, dry summer, officials from the Upper Trinity Regional Water District are launching a water conservation campaign titled Give a Drip: Water Less, Y’all.

The future of AI: A look at policy and business in DFW — Table of Experts

Dallas Business Journal 4/10 7:00P James Sackey Marketing

On February 22, a group of Texas business and government leaders met at Toyota Motor North America headquarters in Plano for the inaugural DFW Growth Summit to discuss one of the most significant technology revolutions of our time — artificial...

Industrial space to be offered at Plano Midpoint

Community Impact (Plano) 4/10 7:00P kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Apr. 16 for Plano Midpoint which is expected to open early 2026.