Compiling this inaugural issue has been a nostalgia trip—I’ve driven the familiar streets of my childhood while connecting with old and new friends alike.

Having been born in Irving and enrolled in Coppell ISD schools from kindergarten through graduation, I am eager to share hyperlocal stories about the community I grew up in.

The past two years I’ve spent reporting for Community Impact Newspaper’s Plano edition have shown me how our mission of building communities of informed citizens and thriving businesses is made manifest: We keep our readers up to speed on the latest city and school district news, business and restaurant openings, road projects and so much more.

Whether you see us attending city and school board meetings or searching for stories out in the field, please make sure to say hello. After all, the connection we share with our readers informs our reporting the most.