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How Icon's 3D-printing tech can disrupt construction of affordable housing, military barracks, space...

Dallas Business Journal 4/19 7:23A Brent Wistrom

3D-printing startup Icon has been on a roll. Hear all about it from co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Alex Le Roux in the latest episode of the Texas Business Minds podcast. Learn more about the company's history and its new AI...

Locke Lord in merger talks; Deal could create top 30 US law firm

Dallas Business Journal 4/19 5:37A Jeff Blumenthal

Locke Lord is engaged in merger talks with Atlanta-based Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders. The deal would create one of the 30 highest-grossing U.S. law firms, one with more than 1,600 attorneys.

Car show, ballet in the park, plus 9 more events in McKinney in April and May

Community Impact 4/18 8:30A dbutler@communityimpact.com (Dus

Here are 11 events in McKinney for April and May.

Ashar Dentistry offers dental services in McKinney

Community Impact 4/18 2:00A dbutler@communityimpact.com (Dus

Ashar Dentistry is now open in McKinney.

McKinney leaders to contribute land, over $50M in incentives to Sunset Amphitheater project

Community Impact 4/17 6:00A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The agreement was approved in a 6-1 vote at an April 16 meeting, with council member Justin Beller voting against the item.

Bodybar Pilates sets opening date in McKinney

Community Impact 4/17 2:00A dbutler@communityimpact.com (Dus

Bodybar Pilates is opening soon in McKinney.

NCTCOG to seek federal funds for highway congestion relief

Community Impact 4/16 7:00P cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

North Texas officials are applying for a $20 million federal grant to build a smartphone application in hopes of managing congestion on several major corridors in the region.

Lonestar Electric Supply debuts 3rd Dallas-Fort Worth location in McKinney

Community Impact 4/16 8:20A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The electrical distribution facility offers a variety of products used in electrical work.

The Stix Icehouse offers food, fun for the whole family in McKinney

Community Impact 4/16 3:00A dbutler@communityimpact.com (Dus

The Stix Icehouse owner Mike Luther said the concept was created by a desire to provide a fun experience for the whole family.

Amazing Explorers Academy to offer preschool programs in McKinney

Community Impact 4/15 7:00P cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

Amazing Explorers Academy will offer learning programs and summer camps for children up to 12 years old.

Texas cities and nonprofits receive $15.4M for tree planting, education

Community Impact 4/15 10:01A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

The grants from the Texas A&M Forest Service are aimed at building and expanding forests in urban communities across the state.

Collin College set to open registration for fall semester

Community Impact 4/14 7:00P mcrouchley@communityimpact.com (

Registration for Collin College’s fall semester is set to open later this month.

US 380 in Denton County to narrow nightly starting April 15

Community Impact 4/14 7:00P cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

Officials are planning to narrow US 380 to one lane in both directions while crews complete traffic barrier work as part of a $135.9 million improvement project on US 380.

Southbound US 75 in Allen to close overnight April 16

Community Impact 4/14 7:00P cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

Construction crews are working on a bridge replacement project at the US 75 intersection with Ridgeview Drive during southbound lane closures April 16.

Fort Worth Episcopal rector arrested for online solicitation of a minor

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 4/14 7:10A Steven Rosenbaum

A reverend at an Episcopal church in Fort Worth has been suspended after being accused of online solicitation of a minor. Rev. Jason Myers, associate rector at Trinity Episcopal Church, was arrested last week and booked into the Collin County...