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Education

McKinney

McKinney ISD gets ‘B’ rating from state agency for 2022-23 school year

By Shelbie Hamilton

The ratings were released April 24 after a two-year delay. The agency could not release the ratings sooner because of a lawsuit that included more than 50 districts.

Argyle ISD earns 'A' rating from TEA ...

Top Election News

Frisco

Frisco voters to consider $160M for arts ...

Richardson

Richardson voters in Dallas County experience ballot ...

A new fire station is part of Plano's $647 million bond referendum. (Courtesy Plano Fire-Rescue)

Plano North

Plano Police HQ, fire station, road construction ...

Early voting for the May 3 election runs from April 22-29. (Samantha Douty/Community Impact )

Flower Mound | Highland Village | Argyle

Here is what Flower Mound, Highland Village ...

Early voting for the May 3 election will run from April 22-29.(Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Prosper | Celina

What Celina, Prosper voters need to know ...

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Top Restaurant News

Keller | Roanoke | Northeast Fort Worth

A taste of the islands: Mo' Bettahs ...

Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

DayTrip Diner set to start construction at ...

Old Hoffbrau Steak & Grill House building

Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

Construction for Tex-Mex restaurant Vidorra starts in ...

Richardson

Fernando’s Mexican Cuisine to close Richardson, Dallas ...

Frisco

Beans & Bubbles coming soon to Frisco

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Development

Keller | Roanoke | Northeast Fort Worth

Rezoning of 7.68 acres paves way for senior housing complex in Fort Worth

By Cody Thorn

The Fort Worth City Council approved a rezoning request for a 7.68-acre tract of land near Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance to make way for a senior living center.

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Education

Flower Mound | Highland Village | Argyle

Argyle ISD earns 'A' rating from TEA for the 2022-23 school year

By Jonathan Perriello

Argyle ISD received an A rating from the Texas Education Agency for the 2022-23 school year, according to accountability ratings released by the agency.

Top Transportation News

Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

American Airlines announces new flight from DFW ...

Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

TxDOT shifts traffic patterns along SH 121, ...

Richardson

Lane closures expected for two Richardson roads

Frisco

10 transportation projects in Frisco

McDermott Road in Plano is set to undergo construction. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Plano North

Section of McDermott Road to undergo repairs ...

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Government

McKinney

McKinney Fire Department earns state-level "Best Practices" designation

By Colby Farr

The McKinney Fire Department has been awarded the “Best Practices” designation by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association, according to a news release from the department.

Top Business News

McKinney

Holos House to debut storefront, studio in ...

Keller | Roanoke | Northeast Fort Worth

Poolwerx brings pool service, repair business to ...

A rendering of the inside of the gold facility

Flower Mound | Highland Village | Argyle

Golf Everywhere to start construction this summer ...

Construction site with wood MDO sign with Excellence Academy verbiage.

McKinney

Excellence Academy slated to relocate within McKinney

New lighting and decor were added to the coworking lounge area within Success Space in Flower Mound.

Flower Mound | Highland Village | Argyle

Flower Mound’s Success Space renovates cafe, lounge ...

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Texas Legislature

South Central Austin

UPDATE: Texas Senate passes bill that would nearly double property tax exemption for seniors, people with disabilities

By Hannah Norton

Under the Senate’s tax relief plans, seniors and people with disabilities would save about $950 on their annual property tax bills, according to bill author Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston.