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The Village Giving Circle Donates $260,000 to supportive local Black organizations

The Village Giving Circle formed in 2017 with the mission to to honor, sustain and expand the legacy of African American women’s philanthropy by funding organizations and initiatives that positively impact the African American community in North Texa
Rick Grady and his fight for the homeless in Collin County

Rick Grady and his fight for the homeless in Collin County

A few months ago, Rick Grady was walking among the homeless who lingered in a tent city not far from Gov. Greg Abbott's mansion in Austin. They used to be located in parks around the state capitol until the city forced them to move.

Your ultimate guide to 20 delicious Thanksgiving dinner takeout options in North Texas

Preparing Thanksgiving dinner is serious business. Like, an all-day activity.
Collin County Summit on Homelessness and Sustainability

Collin County Summit on Homelessness and Sustainability

The Collin County Homeless Coalition (CCHC), an organization committed to serving families and individuals in Collin County who are experiencing homelessness and/or crisis, is hosting their annual Summit on Homelessness and Sustainability on November

Plano is among the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S., ranked by Livability.com

Wondering what are the best places to live in the U.S.? One of them is Plano, TX. Right now, millions of people are reevaluating where they want to live.
Thanksgiving food drive: 4 Texas senior living communities join to fight food insecurity

Thanksgiving food drive: 4 Texas senior living communities join to fight food insecurity

What : “Koelsch Cares" Thanksgiving Food Drive When : October 25th to November 19th , 2021 A staple of holiday tradition in the United States is undoubtedly the food.

Orchid Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation distributes $247,500 in grants to 20 nonprofits

Orchid Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation Executive Committee (left to right): Mylinh Luong , Chair; Jean Chao , Treasurer; Gowri Sharma , Grants Committee Chair; Radhika Zaveri , Secretary/Communications Chair; and Arang Cistulli , Membership

North Texas Food Bank to host fun book reading for kids on Nov. 13!

What : Hunger Bugs Me! Book Reading When : Nov 13, 2021, at 10 AM Where : NTFB Perot Family Campus - 3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX Admission : Tickets are FREE, but you must have one ticket for every child in your party to attend! The North Texas F
Mental Health Symposium coming to Collin County, Nov 18

Mental Health Symposium coming to Collin County, Nov 18

What : Collin County Mental Health Symposium: Investing in the Future When : November 18, from 8 am - 5 pm Where: Courtyard Marriott, 210 E. Stacy Rd, Allen, TX Mental health.

Collin College: after a rough year of controversy, how will the school move forward?

2020 and 2021 have been rough years for Collin College , which continues to endure controversies about everything from free speech to racism to its pandemic response, earning national media attention from commercial and academic presses.