Posted 9:55 p.m. May 28 With all vote centers reporting, Keresa Richardson has won the Republican runoff race for the Texas House of Representatives District 61 seat, according to unofficial election results from Collin County Elections. The details...
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What to know about Texas’ power grid ahead of another hot summer
As temperatures rise and more people crank up their air conditioning, Texans are likely to wonder if the state’s power grid is prepared to meet electric demand. Texas’ power grid operator asked residents to conserve energy 11 times last summer and twice...
McKinney officials establish local housing voucher program
A new program from the city of McKinney could help residents at risk of losing their housing. McKinney City Council members unanimously approved a local gap housing voucher program as part of the consent agenda at a May 21 meeting. The gist The local...
Leadership McKinney Class of 2024 – 35th class.
Celebrating the Leadership McKinney Class of 2024 Graduation The Leadership McKinney Class of 2024 marked a significant milestone as they celebrated their graduation in a ceremony filled with pride, reflection, and anticipation for the future. This year's cohort of...
A Creative Spirit
MillHouse offers a space for women to unleash creativity and inspire one another. The membership model includes coworking space, private studios, creative markets, and local events.
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UNLOCKING YOUR HOME’S POTENTIAL WITH A REVERSE MORTGAGE
Who says you can’t teach an old house new tricks? In this episode, Eric Blake welcomes Mary Robb, Reverse Mortgage Specialist from Mutual of Omaha. Together, they’ll peel back the layers on what reverse mortgages really are, and how they differ from the traditional...
MIND OVER MONEY: EMOTIONALLY SMART FINANCIAL PLANNING
In this episode, Eric Blake is joined by Jeannie Dougherty, a money and mental fitness guide, who shares her insights on the impact of money-related problems on mental health.
Important Information for North Texas Residents Regarding Early Voting in the November 7th Election
Voters can head to their local polling place for early voting beginning Oct. 23 for the Nov. 7 election. Early voting will end Nov. 3. The ballot will vary based on an individual’s county of residence and also include several statewide propositions. Voters should...
Launch Entertainment announces expansion into North Texas
Family entertainment brand Launch Entertainment is expanding into North Texas with locations expected to open in Frisco, McKinney and Prosper. The gist Zion Capital Management President Hemanth Kumar and his partners are in the process of determining...
Collin College First to Adopt De-Escalation-Based Firearms Training
MCKINNEY, Texas, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Shooters Technology LLC (BST) has announced that the Collin College Public Safety Training Center is the first law enforcement academy in the State of Texas to adopt...
Breaking down the 14 state propositions on your ballot this November
Texas voters will find 14 propositions to amend the state constitution on the Nov. 7 ballot. Community Impact spoke with Brandon Rottinghaus, a political science professor at the University of Houston, to break down each proposition. Constitutional...
Blue alignment selected for US 380 bypass project
Upon completing the environmental impact review, the Texas Department of Transportation has selected the blue alignment for the US 380 bypass project. The gist In September, TxDOT published a final environmental impact statement and record of decision document,...
NEWS RELEASE TeamLogic IT Opens in McKinney
#1 Technology Franchise Serves the IT Needs of Small to Midsize Businesses MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 — TeamLogic IT, a national provider of managed IT services and technology support for businesses, has opened an office in McKinney, Texas. The business is...
Megan Gallegos Named Chief Nursing Officer at Medical City McKinney
MCKINNEY – Megan Gallegos, DNP, BS, RN, NEA-BC, has been named chief nursing officer (CNO) for Medical City McKinney, starting Oct. 2. With 14 years of nursing experience, Gallegos has served as CNO of Medical City Lewisville since 2019. She began her career...
McKinney Economic Development Corporation Names Michael Kowski as President and CEO
McKinney, Texas (Aug. 29, 2023) — The McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has appointed Michael Kowski as President and CEO, effective October 1. Kowski, with over 16 years of experience in long-term city planning and urban development, has a successful...
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