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Plano leads Texas with "Best Park System", according to Trust for Public Land 2021 Report

Plano leads Texas with "Best Park System", according to Trust for Public Land 2021 Report

We can safely say that Plano has the best parks in Texas! Yet again, Plano blows all other Texas park systems out of the water — at least according to the Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore rankings for 2021. Plano is listed as the No.

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Detention Officers in Marvin Scott III’s In-custody Death in McKinney

Since Marvin Scott III's in-custody death at the Collin County Jail, his family has been protesting in front of the jail, demanding the sheriff fire and arrest the detention officers involved in Marvin's death. They also wanted to know their names.
The COVID-19 Delta Variant: 5 Things You Should Know

The COVID-19 Delta Variant: 5 Things You Should Know

It’s making headlines all over the news: “What the Delta variant could mean for Covid-19 in the United States,” “COVID-19 Delta Variant ‘Accelerating’ In North Texas And Across The Nation,” “CDC: Delta variant expected to be dominant in US.
McKinney's Juneteenth Celebration Creates Memories on a Historic Day

McKinney's Juneteenth Celebration Creates Memories on a Historic Day

Hundreds of North Texans gathered this weekend at Finch Park in McKinney to celebrate Juneteenth, a historic day of emancipation in Texas and now a federal holiday, with comedians, poets, and musicians.
Plano Mayor John Muns lends his support at North Texas Food Bank with 80 high school students

Plano Mayor John Muns lends his support at North Texas Food Bank with 80 high school students

On Friday, newly-elected Plano Mayor John Muns joined 80 high school students from the mayor's summer internship program at the North Texas Community Bank for Community Service Day. Mayor Muns wasn't alone.
Children Advocacy Center of Collin County Hosts Groundbreaking for McKinney Facility as Child Abuse Increases

Children Advocacy Center of Collin County Hosts Groundbreaking for McKinney Facility as Child Abuse Increases

Since 1992, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County has been serving children and families who are victims of child abuse.
ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve, Texans Respond with Memes

ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve, Texans Respond with Memes

It was Monday when the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) announced that Texans needed to conserve energy and take various steps to reduce electric use as much as possible until Friday, June 18.
A Friend Remembers Plano Bazaar Stabbing Victim

A Friend Remembers Plano Bazaar Stabbing Victim

Emilio Romero was much more than someone who cleaned the Plano Bazaar parking lot.
Plano Police Sting Nabs Five from Shops at Legacy Restaurants, Seeking to Curb Drunk Driving

Plano Police Sting Nabs Five from Shops at Legacy Restaurants, Seeking to Curb Drunk Driving

Those from all over Collin County flock to the Shops at Legacy in Plano on the weekends, looking for good drinks and a good time.
Deadline for NAACP Scholarships Is Approaching

Deadline for NAACP Scholarships Is Approaching

If you’re a minority student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and in need of some financial help, the NAACP has you covered with 10 scholarships currently available — but you need to act fast.