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3 North Texas Cities Named 'Best Places for Renters to Live'
A new study reports that a trio of North Texas cities are among the best places in America for renters to live. RentCafe, a nationwide apartment listing site, named McKinney as the best city for renters to live in Texas, and No. 4 in the United States, ahead of Round Rock (No. 6) and Austin (No. 7). Also high on the list, Plano came in at No. 17, and Denton at No. 38. Charleston, South Carolina, took the top spot nationwide.
West Texas earthquake felt in North Texas
If you felt some rumbling last night, you weren't alone. An earthquake rattled West Texas at 10:38 p.m. on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was in the area of Hermleigh, Texas, about 200 miles west of Fort Worth. According to the USGS, it was a...
Wylie ISD implements ‘No Cell from Bell to Bell’ policy: phones prohibited in the classroom.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — For the new school year, Wylie ISD has implemented a new policy prohibiting students from using their cell phones during instructional hours. They’re calling it ‘No Cell from Bell to Bell,’ meaning that no student is allowed to use their cell phones from the time the first bell rings to start […]
Concert series ends with one for the ‘Swifties’
Lead singer Julia Hill will be in Sachse Aug. 2, along with “Tribute: The Eras of Taylor Swift.” Courtesy TributeToTaylor.com. Swifties, rejoice! The city of Sachse will cap off its summer concert series with a spectacular tribute to Taylor Swift at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at J.K. Sachse Park, 4310 Ranch Rd.
McKinney ISD to invest over $20M in two campus renovations
Additions to the performing arts wing of McKinney Boyd High School will be completed as part of the 2021 bond program. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) As part of McKinney ISD’s 2021 bond program, additions and renovations for two campuses—Johnson Middle School and McKinney Boyd High School— will be completed following school board approval July 22.
Firefly Park development faces setbacks as Frisco rejects site plan proposals
Plans for Firefly Park, an incoming mixed-use development in Frisco, were recommended for denial during a Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. (Courtesy Wilks Development) Two site plans for the mixed-use development Firefly Park are up against city rejection due to a failure to comply with multiple Frisco standards and...
Public Notice: Mosquito Spraying Due to West Nile Virus (WNV) Positive Samples
Sachse, TX (July 23, 2024) - The City of Sachse, in coordination with Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), has confirmed that mosquito traps in Zones 1 & 2 in the areas of Ingram Rd and Creek Crossing Ln have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). To combat...
Plano can't grow much more — and that could strain the city budget
Plano's running out of room to grow — and that could hurt the city's budget. The Plano city manager, Mark Israelson, recommended a lean budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with no funding for new services or raises for city staff that don't work in public safety. There is a one-time $1,000 payment in Dec. for all employees, including public safety, in the proposed budget.
Dallas neighbor ranks No. 1 in U.S. for most seniors still employed
One Dallas-Fort Worth city is home to the most industrious senior citizens in the U.S. According to an analysis by website LLC.org, the city of Irving came out on top of the list of "Cities with the Most Working Seniors." Nearly a third of Irving's senior citizens are still hard...
Looking back on DART's 40-year history as North Texas cities vote to cut funding
As the transit agency continues making headlines, we look back on its ridership, city membership and financing history. Plano was the first city this year to vote on reducing the one-cent sales tax revenue allocated for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). The city instead wants the tax to drop to three-fourths of a cent, a 25% reduction.
Next phase of bond projects: Wylie High School tennis courts approved for demolition
Steady progress has been made on Wylie ISD bond improvement projects, and the next phase of construction will start with demolition of the high school tennis courts. The Wylie ISD School Board recently approved a demolition bid from MPG Construction. The cost of demolition will total $50,000. "Just as a reminder, before we can...
Allen, Texas Named Among Top Cities for Remote Workers for Quality of Life and Affordability
Allen, Texas, has emerged as a frontrunner in quality of life and affordability for remote workers, standing high within the rankings of a recent Lawnstarter study and a report by Coworking Café. According to Lawnstarter, Allen is the top-rated city in Texas for quality of life factors including economic stability, cost-of-living, safety, and education, while on a national scale, it ranks 59th out of 500 cities. For those who have embraced the telecommuting life, Allen is also a beacon of affordability — it’s the third-best city in the state for remote workers, only coming in behind Frisco and Austin, according to the City of Allen.
East McKinney road project to add infrastructure, improve access
A portion of Virginia Street in East McKinney will remain closed during construction. (Preston Ravin/Community Impact) Roads in East McKinney are undergoing infrastructure improvements prior to the opening of the new McKinney City Hall. The details. The project targets East Virginia Street from SH 5 to Throckmorton Street as well...
Carroll ISD names Brian Nickel as new assistant superintendent of administration
Brian Nickel, center, stands with Carroll ISD officials at the July 22 Carroll ISD school board meeting. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) The Carroll ISD board of trustees unanimously approved Brian Nickel as the new assistant superintendent of administration for the 2024-25 school year. The backstory. A district Facebook post states that...
Allen EDC focuses on lowering resident tax burden by growing economic landscape
For the last 30 years, the Allen Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has helped develop the city’s business landscape through recruiting companies and development projects that increase the commercial property tax base and sales tax base to allow the Allen City Council to decrease the tax burden on residents. Dan...
Committee recommends retaining term lengths, increasing compensation for McKinney City Council
Committee Chair Bill Cox presented recommendations for potential changes to the city charter at a July 23 city council meeting. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) A committee of community members that reviewed the McKinney city charter recommended that the current term lengths should remain for council members, according to a July 23 City Council meeting presentation.
Engineering firm Garver selected to design McKinney National Airport improvements
Infrastructure improvements are planned for the east side of McKinney National Airport, according to a presentation at a July 16 McKinney City Council meeting. (Courtesy city of McKinney) Engineering and planning firm Garver will conduct design and engineering work related to planned improvements on the east side of McKinney National...
Frisco is the No. 4 most affordable city in the U.S. for remote workers
Frisco is one of the most affordable cities in the country for people who work from home, according to a report from CoworkingCafe. In addition to Frisco’s low cost of living and the thriving Texas economy, nearly 40% of the city’s workforce is remote, indicating a strong remote work culture. Furthermore, the average remote worker has a salary of $72,000 per year, the 11th highest in the country, while the unemployment rate is only 2.4%.
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