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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.
How The Poor People’s Campaign is Fighting for Economic Change in Texas

How The Poor People’s Campaign is Fighting for Economic Change in Texas

It started in 1968 when the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was fighting for civil rights. He and others saw the need for a “revolution of values” in America. So, they created a movement to help unite poor communities across the U.S.
Fallen McKinney Soldier Along with Four Others Honored in the ‘Hall of Heroes’

Fallen McKinney Soldier Along with Four Others Honored in the ‘Hall of Heroes’

In mid-September 1918, McKinney native James “Jimmie” Henry Geigas was walking back from a stream in St. Mihiel, France, where he and another soldier filled canteens with water, when a German biplane flew over them and dropped a bomb.
Collin County June 5 Runoff Election Results: Plano, Allen, Frisco

Collin County June 5 Runoff Election Results: Plano, Allen, Frisco

This weekend, multiple city council races in Plano, Allen and Frisco held runoff elections following the May 1 election . And some were especially contested.