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Addison's 'Salute to Heroes' Takes to Plano's Skies with Rare, Vintage Aircraft

Addison's 'Salute to Heroes' Takes to Plano's Skies with Rare, Vintage Aircraft

If you spotted a B-25 or a P-40 Warhawk hovering above Plano's skies Friday afternoon, it wasn't a hallucination brought on by an extended bout of cabin fever.
McKinney Is Now Officially A Music-Friendly City

McKinney Is Now Officially A Music-Friendly City

On a normal Friday night, music fills the streets in and around downtown McKinney. A band might be playing at TUPPS Brewery or on The Sanctuary stage. Country artists line up to sing in front of the American flag onstage at Hank’s Texas Grill.
The Rise and Fall of McKinney City Council Member La'Shadion Shemwell

The Rise and Fall of McKinney City Council Member La'Shadion Shemwell

Duly elected by his district, Council member La’Shadion Shemwell claims he’s doing his best to serve his community, but his troubled past has come back to haunt him. Now he’s facing McKinney voters’ wrath after more than 3,000 of them signed a petition to remove him from office.
Gov. Abbott Ushers In Phase 2 of Reopening Texas with Bars, Daycares, and Sports

Gov. Abbott Ushers In Phase 2 of Reopening Texas with Bars, Daycares, and Sports

A week ago, the members of group Indivisible Austin laid out body bags in front of the Governor’s mansion in protest.
North Texas Law Enforcement Learn to Police a Pandemic

North Texas Law Enforcement Learn to Police a Pandemic

The 911 call came in on a rainy afternoon. The flustered caller told the operator what she knew: It was a group of people, primarily men, and they were gathering in the park.
What I Learned from Longtime Dallas Observer Columnist Jim Schutze

What I Learned from Longtime Dallas Observer Columnist Jim Schutze

It almost feels like former Dallas Observer columnist Jim Schutze is dead, considering all the outpouring of support he’s been receiving since he announced his surprising departure from the alt-weekly on Facebook Monday.
Collin County Commissioners Fund COVID-19 Tests for Uninsured Residents

Collin County Commissioners Fund COVID-19 Tests for Uninsured Residents

At the May 11 Collin County commissioner’s meeting, the first order of business was the $171 million in COVID-19 funds that the federal government awarded Collin County for combating COVID-19.
Local Leaders: How to Create Your Personal Brand and Experience Map

Local Leaders: How to Create Your Personal Brand and Experience Map

Laura Valdez, of Mazda Financial Services, knows the value of a powerful, personal brand.
Frisco Mayor on COVID-19, Reopening Texas, and What The Pandemic is Teaching Us

Frisco Mayor on COVID-19, Reopening Texas, and What The Pandemic is Teaching Us

In late March, as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to take a toll on the country, Business Insider announced that a study had identified Frisco as the most recession-resistant city in the country.
Taste of Addison 2020's Cancellation Disappoints Guests and Addison Restaurants

Taste of Addison 2020's Cancellation Disappoints Guests and Addison Restaurants

For three days every spring, Addison Circle Park is covered with tables and food stands, and on average 15,000 – 25,000 people show up. They come for music and culinary demonstrations, single serve Ahi tuna tacos and piled high pad Thai.