Plano BubbleLife News

6 restaurants coming soon in Plano

Community Impact (Plano) 7/7 7:00P

Check out some restaurants coming soon to Plano.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin arrested in Allen, court records show

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 7/6 7:41A Briauna Brown

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin was arrested in Allen Sunday morning for weapon and marijuana charges, according to Collin County court records. Turpin, 28, was booked into the Collin...

Mike’s Chicken set to open third location in Plano

Community Impact (Plano) 7/4 12:00A kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

Mike’s Chicken is under construction in Plano and will be located near the intersection of Renner Road and TX-190.

The 89th Session’s effect on DFW public schools

Community Impact (Plano) 7/3 9:00A

The 89th Texas Legislative Session brought sweeping changes to public education from major funding increases to the launch of the state’s first-ever education savings account program.

Cook Children’s program coordinator shares water safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations

Community Impact (Plano) 7/3 7:00A cpittman@communityimpact.com (Co

Jillian Mitchell spoke with Community Impact about practicing water safety during the summer and with Fourth of July celebrations coming up.

Search continues for North Texas man missing in Turks and Caicos

NBC DFW 7/3 6:28A Hannah Jones

An international mystery with roots in North Texas is unfolding in the Caribbean. Authorities are searching for 51-year-old Brian Tarrence, who has been missing in Turks and Caicos since the last week of June. Tarrence grew up in Plano and later...

Austin-based Base Power looks to support North Texas homeowners with home battery solution

Community Impact (Plano) 7/3 4:00A

Texas-based Base Power, a provider of backup batteries for homes, is looking to expand its statewide reach through an expansion into the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Q&A: Keller Williams Realtor Newman Dalton speaks about North Texas housing market

Community Impact (Plano) 7/3 4:00A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

North Texas has seen properties spend a longer time on the market and an increased supply of houses to purchase.

Chipotle sets opening date in Plano

Community Impact (Plano) 7/2 7:00P kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open a new location July 8 in Coit Marketplace in Plano, according to a company representative. This location will feature a drive-thru window.

Collin County jail works to reduce reoffending rates through education, training programs

Community Impact (Plano) 7/2 7:00P hjohnson@communityimpact.com (Ha

The majority of inmates at Collin County Detention Center have served time in jail before, and officials are working to change this.

Plano OKs enforcing no-parking zone on Blackwood Drive

Community Impact (Plano) 7/1 7:00P

Plano residents will now see city enforcement of the no-parking zone lining Blackwood Drive off of Lorimar Drive.

Solis Mammography launches AI screening to help find heart disease in women

Community Impact (Plano) 7/1 7:00P dbutler@communityimpact.com (Dus

Solis Mammography is using artificial intelligence software to identify heart disease in women who come in for their yearly mammogram.

Plano to increase various parks and recreation fees

Community Impact (Plano) 7/1 7:00P

Plano residents can expect higher fees for a variety of parks and recreation services beginning July 1.

Beginning July 1, Texas drivers will receive license plates directly from dealerships

Community Impact (Plano) 7/1 1:00A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Under a new state law, Texans who purchase new and used vehicles from in-state dealers will drive off the lot with their metal license plates.

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