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Plano named the safest city in Texas for 2021

A WalletHub named one city in Texas as the top safest city in the state, and among the top 20 safest cities in the country: our very own city of Plano. Plano ranked at #16 on the website's annual ranking of the safest cities in America this year.
The 3 best playgrounds in Little Elm are out of this world

The 3 best playgrounds in Little Elm are out of this world

If you're looking for some of the best playgrounds in the area, there's 3 in Little Elm that are out of this world.

Vickie Yakunin, senior manager at Amazon, gives important advice on career success

Vickie Yakunin, Senior Manager, External Affairs for Amazon in Dallas , is one of the featured speakers at Local Profile’s 20th annual Women in Business Virtual Summit on Friday, October 15. Click here for tickets.

AT&T's Assistant VP of Automation developed secure way for employees to work from home during COVID-19

David C. Williams developed AT&T Secure Link, which has allowed for over 400,000 employees to work securely from their homes | Image courtesy of David C.

Stacy Barney murder update: could the McKinney teen who allegedly killed his mother face adult trial?

UPDATE 10/12/21: The 15-year old who allegedly killed his mother, Stacy Barney, in January, 2021 will be tried as an adult. No trial date has been set yet.

Follow the smoke to BBQ on Ballard, Wylie’s 1st barbecue cook-off ever!

Where 101 S. Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX 75098 When October 2, 2021: 11:30 am to 2 pm Admission $15 for an all-you-can-eat ticket, available in advance at discoverwylie.
Plano ISD's mask mandate expires on Friday, Sept 24

Plano ISD's mask mandate expires on Friday, Sept 24

The motion to extend Plano ISD's temporary COVID-19 mask mandate did not pass the school district's board of trustees meeting this week. The mask mandate in Plano's schools will now expire on Friday, September 24.

Sweet Daze closes down after 4 years of making incredible desserts

The Instagrammable Richardson sweet shop, Sweet Daze Dessert Bar , said good-bye this week after 4 years of making desserts that were just as much a treat for the eyes as they were for the tastebuds. The shop was supposed to close on Sept.
Plano woman arrested for scamming elderly out of $4 mil in gift card laundering scheme

Plano woman arrested for scamming elderly out of $4 mil in gift card laundering scheme

A woman in Plano was arrested last week for her connections to a Chinese organized crime ring, which got around $4 million out of scamming elderly victims who were convinced to buy gift cards -- only to have them redeemed and spent by the scammers.
These North Texas cities are honoring 9/11 victims and responders, 20 years after the tragedy

These North Texas cities are honoring 9/11 victims and responders, 20 years after the tragedy

On Saturday, the nation remembers.