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Q&A: Texas Freedom Network explains the role of politics in local school boards

Community Impact 7/26 6:00A dlloyd@communityimpact.com (Dani

The Texas Freedom Network was founded about 30 years ago and advocates for legislation that supports public schools.

City of McKinney planning to revitalize downtown historic district

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 7/26 3:38A Lacey Beasley

McKINNEY Changes are coming to Downtown McKinney with aim to revitalize the downtown historic district. A developer, M2G Ventures, met with city leaders Tuesday night to discuss the project. Changes would include providing attractive...

Updated plans envision hotel, townhomes for downtown McKinney redevelopment project

Community Impact 7/25 7:00P shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

Amy Castellanos, senior vice president of development for M2G Ventures, the city’s partner for the redevelopment, presented an update on the project to City Council members at a July 23 special meeting .

Improv, live music and other events happening this weekend in McKinney, July 26-27

Community Impact 7/25 4:00A dbutler@communityimpact.com (Dus

Here are several events to check out in McKinney this weekend.

Texas Hot Tub Company debuts McKinney showroom

Community Impact 7/24 10:00A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The business offers a variety of hot tubs from brands such as HotSpring and Freeflow, as well as swim spas, saunas and cold plunge tubs.

Here’s how to weigh in on Texas’ $104B transportation plan

Community Impact 7/24 9:05A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Texans can share input on the Unified Transportation Program, which is updated annually, during a virtual public hearing July 31 or submit comments online.

Are you back-to-school ready? Where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North...

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 7/24 3:25A CBS Texas Staff

NORTH TEXAS With the first day of school only a few weeks away, some school districts in North Texas are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack giveaways, health checkups and vendors with resources. Here is...

Check out 6 restaurants that recently opened in DFW

Community Impact 7/23 7:00P sdouty@communityimpact.com (Sama

Here are six restaurants that recently opened in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Moth Night, live music, more in store for McKinney in July and August

Community Impact 7/22 6:00A dbutler@communityimpact.com (Dus

Looking for something to do in July and August? Check out these10 events happening in McKinney.

Mio Salon McKinney to debut salon suites in Adriatica Village

Community Impact 7/22 4:00A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The business will offer eight luxury salon suites for lease.

Aoki Head Spa provides natural skin care products, relaxation in McKinney

Community Impact 7/21 4:55A

Founder Jihee Aoki opened Aoki Head Spa to help individuals experiencing itchy, oily scalps find relief using natural ingredients with products made in-house.

Luxurious Choctaw Casino & Resort—Durant: A destination for gaming and entertainment

Community Impact 7/21 4:40A

About an hour north of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex sits Choctaw Casino & Resort—Durant, a casino resort and entertainment destination in southeastern Oklahoma that’s the perfect place for a weekend getaway.

The Range in McKinney—McKinney’s best kept secret

Community Impact 7/21 4:35A

A lifelong love of the sport of shooting is what led Julie and Thom Beyer to opening The Range in McKinney in 2022, located at 415 Industrial Blvd.

Leadership Prep School emphasizes soft skills and college readiness in K-12 curriculum

Community Impact 7/21 4:30A

The soft skills of leadership, project-based learning, internships and dual credit partnerships are what make Leadership Prep School stand out from the rest.

Prairie Creek Dental's Dr. Holbrook combines passion for dentistry with community service

Community Impact 7/21 4:15A

As someone who grew up viewing dentistry as something painless and fun, Dr. Greg Holbrook wants to bring that idea to marginalized communities.