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A piece of McKinney history: The Great Altoga Bank Heist of 1912

This moment in McKinney history, the Great Altoga Bank Heist of 1912, is one of Collin County's earliest, most notorious, and most explosive crimes.
As a 16-month old Awaits a Liver Transplant, His Family Searches for Funding

As a 16-month old Awaits a Liver Transplant, His Family Searches for Funding

Chrystal Wilcox spends every moment of every day waiting for a phone call.
The Forgotten Tale of Robert Morris and the University of Plano

The Forgotten Tale of Robert Morris and the University of Plano

Excerpted from the upcoming Hidden History of Plano, Texas (History Press, March 16, 2020) by Mary Jacobs, Jeff Campbell, and Cheryl Smith.
The Three Historians Who (Literally) Wrote the Book on Hidden Plano

The Three Historians Who (Literally) Wrote the Book on Hidden Plano

The first Iranian and first enrolled Native American in space have both called Plano home. You can read about them in the upcoming Hidden History of Plano , a book created by three of Plano’s biggest fans.
Frisco Fire Department reveals Dallas Cowboys firetruck

Frisco Fire Department reveals Dallas Cowboys firetruck

While Jerry Jones seems to be putting out fires left and right, he can at least do so in style now. The Frisco Fire Department has revealed their latest purchase; a firetruck bedecked in Dallas Cowboys fashion.
Communities Foundation of Texas names new chair, three new trustees

Communities Foundation of Texas names new chair, three new trustees

Alfreda Norman will serve as Comunity Foundations of Texas’ new chair | Image courtesy of Comunity Foundations of Texas Communities Foundation of Texas has named a new chair and three new trustees.
Ty Bledsoe talks diversity, equity and inclusion

Ty Bledsoe talks diversity, equity and inclusion

Ty Bledsoe is a problem solver, who has led diverse coalitions, advocated for racial justice and economic empowerment impacting under-served communities | Photo credit: Annelise Stone In our current political climate, our nation is undeniably divided
Where to take pictures with Santa Claus this holiday season

Where to take pictures with Santa Claus this holiday season

This holiday season, there are plenty of opportunities around Collin County to make memories that will last a lifetime. Those with young children will certainly want to take pictures with Santa Claus to keep as mementos of their early childhood.
Four Generation Z women on their plans to reshape the future, and why they care so much

Four Generation Z women on their plans to reshape the future, and why they care so much

Originally published in the October 2019 Women's Issue of Local Profile under the title "Gen She" Move over Millennials, Generation Z is here. Born between 1997 and 2012, this generation has never known a world without selfies and social media.
The Cadence to bring luxury housing units to Frisco Station

The Cadence to bring luxury housing units to Frisco Station

Luxury apartments are on their way to the much anticipated Frisco Station . The Cadence at Frisco Station, which broke ground earlier this fall is the second living complex to be announced for the new Frisco mixed-use development.