Plano commission OKs housing projects at Haggard Farms site

Community Impact (Plano) 6/17 7:00P

Two new housing projects at the Haggard Farms development in Plano are moving forward following unanimous approval by the Plano Planning and Zoning Commission.

TxDOT to break ground on Spur 399 project in McKinney, part of 380 corridor work

NBC DFW 6/17 4:09A Alanna Quillen

It’s a busy week for the Texas Department of Transportation in North Texas. On Tuesday, crews will officially break ground on a major infrastructure project in Collin County, marking the start of...

Casa Mama's south Plano location to close for relocation

Community Impact (Plano) 6/17 3:00A

Casa Mama’s south Plano location will temporarily close on June 21 for relocation, according to Operations and Strategy Manager Julissa Sanchez.

Relief is coming to one of the most congested commutes in North Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 6/17 1:00A J.D. Miles

Relief is coming to one of the most congested commutes in North Texas. Tuesday, the Texas Department of Transportation will break ground on a project to eventually give residents in a growing part of Collin County easier access to Highway 75....

Amid persistent drought, Gov. Abbott says Texas is prepared to build out, protect water supplies

Community Impact (Plano) 6/16 11:22A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

As people and businesses continue to flock to the Lone Star State, Texas lawmakers passed legislation this spring that is aimed at helping communities create new water supplies and repair aging water systems.

Collin County to move to hand-marked ballots for November election

Community Impact (Plano) 6/16 10:30A

Current estimates say the transition from machine to hand-marked ballots will cost roughly $2.4 million.

Shinola to close downtown Plano location

Community Impact (Plano) 6/16 1:00A

Luxury watch retailer Shinola will close its Plano store on June 21st, according to a social media post.

2 arrested in Denton County after police find $1 million in stolen merchandise, $636,000 in cash

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 6/13 5:06A Julia Falcon

Two Denton County residents are in jail following a massive retail theft bust this week. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, $636,000 was seized and about $1 million in stolen...

U.S. Junior League supports next generation of cricket players with new McKinney facility

Community Impact (Plano) 6/13 5:00A

Founded by entrepreneur Prithivi Raj Logan, the league is building a unique pipeline for aspiring youth players to grow, compete and reach the sport’s professional ranks.

First case of measles reported in Dallas County, health officials say

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 6/12 11:16A Julia Falcon

Dallas County has reported its first case of measles , health officials said on Thursday. The resident is a woman in her mid-20s who was fully vaccinated, Dallas County Health and Human Services said. The woman was contagious from May 30 through...

Woman with measles visited Plano church, coffee shop; 1st case confirmed in Dallas

NBC DFW 6/12 8:51A NBCDFW Staff

A small group of friends gathered with power tools in hand at a Double Oak family s backyard on Wednesday. They were finishing the construction of a hen house, one of multiple projects that served as a reminder of the hole left behind after...

Father’s Day roundup: Check out 9 events to attend in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Community Impact (Plano) 6/12 4:00A

Looking for a way to celebrate Father’s Day? Here’s 9 events throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex to check out this weekend.

Barnes & Noble to close Plano bookstore

Community Impact (Plano) 6/11 7:00P

Barnes & Noble’s east Plano location is set to close its doors on June 15, according to store manager Kaitlyn Mims.

New Chipotle will feature drive-thru window in Plano

Community Impact (Plano) 6/10 7:00P kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

New Chipotle will feature drive-thru window in Plano

Former Dallas Cowboys player bonds out following arrest in fatal crash in Richardson, police say

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 6/9 7:07A Briauna Brown

A former Dallas Cowboys player has bonded out of jail after allegedly confessing to being involved in a crash that killed a motorcyclist over the weekend, officials said. Kelvin Joseph Jr., 25, was...