In the know: Online learning expert discusses challenges students, parents will face this fall
The goal for many districts is to provide a learning management system that acts as a single point of connection for parents, students and teachers, said Tracy Weeks, director of K-12 education for the online learning platform Canvas.
TO-DO LIST: Mark your calendars for these upcoming events in Frisco
Here's a list of some upcoming events taking place in Frisco and online over the next several weeks.
Texas State Teachers Association demands TEA prohibit in-person classes until Sept. 8
The statement was released after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton earlier this week said that local districts have the sole authority to close schools due to the ongoing pandemic.
City abandons legal effort to preserve Plano Tomorrow plan, sets date for repeal vote
The city of Plano will end a nearly five-year legal battle to preserve its comprehensive development plan.
Cookie Society opens in Frisco, Grapevine boutique marks first anniversary: News from DFW
Read the latest business and community news from DFW.
Collin College prepares to restart fall classes in McKinney
This fall, the community college will offer on-site and remote learning options as well as combinations of the two.
The Stix Icehouse coming to McKinney, Plano apartments to have grassy setback: Most popular news from DFW
Read the most popular DFW-area news from the past week.
Lewisville's Main and Mill corridor project to cause intermittent lane closures in next few months
In the next few months, landscaping work will take place on both streets, as will the installation of pedestrian features and walls at the corners of Main and Mill streets.
ROUNDUP: News from 5 local businesses in Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake
Here is a roundup of the most recent local business news in Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake.
Dallas County seeing decline in number of positive coronavirus cases compared with early July
Dallas County is reporting a 6% decrease in positive cases from the previous week.
Plano's active coronavirus case total rises 80% since July 22 as Collin County hospitalizations trend downward
The rise in active cases in Plano has not been reflective of the population needing treatment in area hospitals, which declined in the past seven days.
Free COVID-19 saliva testing site to open at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco
The saliva tests will be offered to all residents of North Texas, regardless of county or city of residence, though pre-registration is required.
Market data: Plano home prices continue their rise year over year as supply dwindles
Total housing market inventory in Plano was down 36% from June of 2019. Explore sale prices by ZIP code in the chart inside.
Judge dismisses suit against Lewisville ISD over alleged Voting Rights Act violations
The July 31 ruling by U.S. District Judge Sean D. Jordan granted the school district’s motion for summary judgment and dismissed all claims for lack of jurisdiction.
The Local Game Store celebrates one year in Richardson
The community center offers a space for guests who wish to play board games, card games or participate in tournaments.
Lewisville ISD creates additional virtual learning courses for 2020-21 school year
The district will create its own curriculum for the additional courses, the update said.
Lewisville delays annual budget workshop until Aug. 17
The city chose to delay the meeting to wait on a more compete property tax roll report from the Denton Central Appraisal District, a July 30 release said.
INTERACTIVE: PPP loans allow McKinney businesses to retain more than 23,000 jobs
In the McKinney area, a total of 2,971 businesses have received PPP loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Council could take action on Plano Tomorrow lawsuit in new meeting; next steps remain unknown
The city of Plano has scheduled a special meeting to discuss a path forward in the Plano Tomorrow lawsuit just days before a court’s deadline for staff to submit a referendum petition to council members.
Grapevine-Colleyville, Carroll ISDs update opening plans for in-person, virtual instruction in the fall
Carroll ISD announced July 29 it will proceed to offer both in-person and virtual classes starting Aug. 24.
Frisco to spray for mosquitoes after sixth pool tests positive for West Nile virus
Frisco plans to spray for mosquitoes Aug. 1-2 near Cottonwood Creek Greenbelt after a sixth local mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile virus.
More than 62% of McKinney ISD families prefer face-to-face learning—see where each campus ranks
More than 12,000 responses chose the in-person option as the district prepares to resume face-to-face learning at some point during the 2020-21 school year.
First Look: Cookie Society opens in Frisco amid coronavirus pandemic
Cookie Society has over 70 cookie flavors, and the menu rotates eight to 10 flavors each week to highlight every option throughout the year.
Homebuyers motivated in the Keller-Roanoke-Northeast Fort Worth area
As mortgage interest rates have dropped to historically low levels, homebuyers are more motivated to purchase a home.
Midway Road Rehabilitation project continues in Lewisville
The contractor is currently working on the third of six phases of the project.