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ACEing Autism serves up opportunities and connection for North Texans

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 11/18 5:29A Madison Sawyer

Teaching the game of tennis without letting a diagnosis define the player is the goal of ACEing Autism , a unique program offered in North Texas serving up opportunities and connection. On the tennis...

Holiday events, improv comedy, more to do in McKinney in November and December

Community Impact 11/18 3:00A dbutler@communityimpact.com (Dus

Here are 10 November and December events to check out in McKinney.

Aneva Skin to offer services from new McKinney location

Community Impact 11/15 3:00A dbutler@communityimpact.com (Dus

Aneva Skin is relocating to a new space in McKinney.

McKinney Rotary Club to host 25th annual Parade of Lights in Historic Downtown McKinney

Community Impact 11/12 6:00P shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The event, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 14, is hosted by the McKinney Rotary Club and will feature 85 parade floats.

Central Market revives plans for Uptown Dallas grocery store

Dallas Business Journal 11/12 6:26A Noor Adatia

Central Market, the gourmet grocery chain operated by H-E-B LP, is once again working toward opening a store in Dallas' urban core. After plans were upended by the pandemic, check out the latest on what's to be built at McKinney and Lemmon in...

15 restaurants awarded Michelin Stars at 1st Michelin Guide Texas Ceremony

Community Impact 11/12 5:24A aarmour@communityimpact.com (Asi

Austin restaurants earned seven of the 15 Michelin Stars awarded to Texas restaurants in the Michelin Guide s first-ever Texas ceremony, which took place at Houston s 713 Music Hall on Nov. 11.

McKinney ISD receives ‘A’ for financial integrity from Texas Education Agency

Community Impact 11/11 8:05A hjohnson@communityimpact.com (Ha

McKinney ISD earned a “superior” rating of its financial integrity during the 2022-23 school year.

Dance Vision fosters social, physical skills

Community Impact 11/11 6:22A kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

As the son of parents who were professional dancers, John Elsbury said he grew up dancing. He eventually opened a dance studio in London where his oldest son, Craig, started to dance when he was six years old. John’s wife, Olga also came from a...

10 business updates in central, East McKinney

Community Impact 11/11 3:00A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

Check out businesses offering wine, beer and Italian dishes now open in central and East McKinney.

Collin McKinney Parkway connection moves toward completion in south McKinney

Community Impact 11/9 3:15A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The project includes construction of Collin McKinney Parkway as a four-lane divided roadway between Lake Forest Drive and Tina Parkway.

McKinney ISD sees decrease in teacher turnover

Community Impact 11/8 3:37A hjohnson@communityimpact.com (Ha

McKinney ISD saw a lower attrition rate for teachers in the 2023-24 school year as district leaders implemented new recruitment and retention strategies.

Bigbite offers Korean-style bowls, burritos in west McKinney

Community Impact 11/8 3:00A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The eatery offers Korean-style bowls and burritos featuring a variety of proteins including bulgogi, chicken, pork, shrimp, fish and tofu

Pho Lane offers affordable Vietnamese cuisine, owner says

Community Impact 11/7 3:00A dbutler@communityimpact.com (Dus

Pho Lane’s menu is small, offering Vietnamese cuisine with a street food approach, co-owner Trinh Yambao said.

Hunington Properties plans new retail property north of US 380

Community Impact 11/7 3:00A cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

Plans are underway to open a new shopping center at the corner of Hardin Boulevard and Wilmeth Road in McKinney

Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership strives to empower teens in McKinney

Community Impact 11/6 6:00P

The Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership was founded in 2013 in McKinney after founder Derrick Robinson told his wife Ceretha Robinson of “a vision from the good Lord” that pushed them to create a mentorship program for teens.