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North Texas Wildlife Center cares for more than just living animals

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 11/20 12:23A Trevor Sochocki

PLANO The Sunday afternoon at the North Texas Wildlife Center started off like most others, as a handful of its more than 100 volunteers fed small animals that needed round-the-clock care. "I am a...

200-acre life sciences hub to reactivate Legacy’s anchor campus in Plano

Community Impact (Plano) 11/17 6:00P mcrouchley@communityimpact.com (

A new project to turn the former Electronic Data Systems campus into a life sciences district called the Texas Research Quarter is set to start construction before the end of the year.

Amid rise in chronic disease, Texas lawmakers eye stricter food safety standards

Community Impact (Plano) 11/15 6:07A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

While life expectancy has risen in recent years, Americans are “living sick longer,” experts said Nov. 13. Some state senators said they would consider tightening regulations on food additives to promote healthier eating.

Plano great-grandfather shares how phishing scheme wiped out his checking, savings accounts

NBC DFW 11/14 11:39P Maria Guerrero

A detective with the Plano Police Department’s Forgery and Fraud Unit says they receive weekly reports of people falling victim to a sophisticated phishing scheme. There is increased concern because criminals targeting people in Plano and other...

5 businesses now open in Plano

Community Impact (Plano) 11/14 6:00P

Check out these five businesses that recently opened in Plano.

Chick-fil-A relocates in Plano

Community Impact (Plano) 11/14 6:00P kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

The Chick-fil-A located at 1909 Preston Road, which opened in 1994, moved to 5040 W. Park Road. The new location opened Nov. 14, according to Chick-fil-A franchisor Scott Eager. The current location closed Nov. 9.

Collin County elections administrator retires after 44 years of service

NBC DFW 11/14 7:01A Sara Diaz-Maldonado

Collin County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbert says he s ready to retire after 44 years of service in elections. Sherbert s long election career began in 1980 as a voter registration supervisor. He then became the elections administrator...

Ryan Tower speeds toward opening

Dallas Business Journal 11/13 12:54A Aayush Gupta

A 23-story office tower at Legacy West in Plano is set to welcome its first tenants next spring. Read on to find out which companies are on the tenant list and more.

Private school vouchers a ‘top priority’ for state leaders in 2025

Community Impact (Plano) 11/11 9:59A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

About a dozen new Republican lawmakers will join the Texas House in January, shifting the chamber further to the right. Gov. Greg Abbott said lawmakers would also increase funding for public schools during the upcoming legislative session.

Plano ISD begins developing 2026-27 academic calendar

Community Impact (Plano) 11/11 7:11A mcrouchley@communityimpact.com (

Plano ISD officials have begun the process of developing the district’s academic calendar for the 2026-27 school year.

Dance Vision fosters social, physical skills

Community Impact (Plano) 11/11 6:22A kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

As the son of parents who were professional dancers, John Elsbury said he grew up dancing. He eventually opened a dance studio in London where his oldest son, Craig, started to dance when he was six years old. John’s wife, Olga also came from a...

More than 1,000 flags displayed at Oak Park Point for Plano Flags of Honor event

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 11/10 7:50A Dawn White

PLANO Monday is Veterans Day , the federal holiday honoring military veterans in the United States Armed Forces. In North Texas, people can show their respect for our nation's heroes by participating in various events. At Oak Point Park in Plano,...

A look at what's next after Trump, Cruz win big for GOP in Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 11/9 11:00P Jack Fink

Big Republican victories send former President Donald Trump back to the White House and Senator Ted Cruz back to the U.S. Capitol for a third six-year term. A look at the historic margin of victory for Trump in Texas. Jack Fink speaks with two of...