Free Summer Fun at Legacy Hall
Legacy Food Hall is quickly turning into the 'it' spot for North Plano. With a variety of unique food vendors and a large patio this three story adult cafeteria is one to put on your list. What makes it even better is that they are hosting FREE events throughout the summer! Check them out below:
Read full storyThe Why: Dental Care of Frisco
It's time to get to know another amazing community member! This has hands down been my favorite series that I have EVER done because I'm actually getting to know the PEOPLE not just the product. And after all, that's what community is all about! So let's get right to it with today's feature on Dr. Thomas Grant and his private practice Dental Care of Frisco!
Read full storyDave’s Hot Chicken Opens First Location in Dallas
Dave’s Hot Chicken, the scrappy late-night pop-up turned hot chicken sensation, today announced the grand opening of its newest restaurant, and first in the state of Texas, located at 14750 Preston Road in Dallas. The new restaurant will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, May 28, and will be open seven days a week from 11am until 11pm.
Read full storyMental and Behavioral Health in Children: A Crisis Made Worse by the Pandemic
The Children's Hospital Association (CHA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), representing the nation's children's hospitals and pediatricians, call on Congress and the Biden Administration to prioritize children's mental, emotional and behavioral health in proposals addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read full storyCity of Plano Statement on Eminent Domain Petition
Tonight the Plano City Secretary reported to the City Council the petitioners did not have the required number of valid signatures for the Council to call a public vote on their proposed ordinance regarding eminent domain. The City has made every effort to provide citizens with forms and instructions on our website to help facilitate the citizen petition process. Still, the petitions submitted were non-compliant with state and city charter law.
Read full storyCity of Plano Honored for Exceptional Community Improvement Efforts
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement non- profit organization, recently named Plano a Gold Star Affiliate, a designation granted to 70 affiliates of KTB’s nearly 300 affiliates. Gold Star recognition is the membership recognition highest status any community affiliate can achieve.
Read full storyChildren's Medical Center in Dallas Ranked Top Hospital in the U.S. & World
Children’s Health, one of the largest and most prestigious pediatric health care providers in the country and the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, proudly announces that Children’s Medical Center Dallas, its flagship hospital, has once again been recognized among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 2020-2021. Children’s Medical Center Dallas is the only hospital in North Texas ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties in the annual Best Children’s Hospital report, which is based on patient treatment outcomes, clinical resources and compliance with best practices.
Read full storyChildren’s Health, UT Southwestern Announce Expansion in Southern Dallas at RedBird
Children’s Health℠, the leading pediatric health care provider in North Texas, and UT Southwestern Medical Center announce their first joint pediatric enterprise initiative at the Reimagine RedBird development to broaden access in southern Dallas to the region’s top pediatric care.
Read full storyMajor League Soccer To Celebrate Soccer For All Week May 10-16
Major League Soccer announced today the launch of Soccer For All week (May 10-16) to highlight the collective efforts and strategic partnerships taking place throughout the League to foster more inclusive and equitable communities.
Read full storyChildren’s Health, UT Southwestern Expand Leadership Team for Joint Pediatric Enterprise
Children’s Health℠, the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, and UT Southwestern Medical Center, one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, announced Dr. Andrew Gelfand, Dr. Brad Tate and Dr. Maeve Sheehan as newly installed Associate Chief Medical Officers (CMO) for their respective Children’s Health hospital campuses, appointed by the Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Joint Pediatric Enterprise (JPE), reporting to Dr. Dai Chung, JPE CMO. These appointments are effective June 2021. Dr. Gelfand will serve as Associate CMO at Our Children’s House, and Drs. Tate and Sheehan will lead medical teams at Children’s Medical Center Plano and Children’s Medical Center Dallas, respectively.
Read full storyFC Dallas Announces Additions to the Soccer Operations Team
FC Dallas announced today movements within the Soccer Operations department as well as within North Texas SC’s staff. Former North Texas SC Performance Coach Ardy Vahidtari joins the first team as Assistant Physical Performance Coach and former North Texas SC Athletic Trainer Kwan Lee joins the first team as Assistant Athletic Trainer. North Texas adds Tanner Holley as the North Texas SC Soccer Operations Manager and Juan Rios as Head Athletic Trainer.
Read full storyToyota Stadium to Host 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup Matches
Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas will serve as a host venue during the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup. Concacaf announced today the additional nine stadiums in six US metropolitan areas that will host group and knockout stage matches in the 2021 competition. The 16th edition of Concacaf’s men’s flagship international competition will crown the best men’s national team in the region.
Read full storyFC Dallas Increases Fan Capacity At Toyota Stadium Beginning June 19, 2021
FC Dallas announced today that home matches at Toyota Stadium will be close to 100% capacity beginning with Dallas’ match against Minnesota United on June 19, 2021. Capacity will remain slightly under 100% as a select number of seats at Toyota Stadium will remain unsold for the remainder of the season in order to comply with MLS seating restrictions. All fans will continue to be required to wear a face mask while enjoying a game at Toyota Stadium unless they are actively eating or drinking.
Read full storyMajor League Soccer To Celebrate Soccer For All Week May 10-16
Major League Soccer announced today the launch of Soccer For All week (May 10-16) to highlight the collective efforts and strategic partnerships taking place throughout the League to foster more inclusive and equitable communities.
Read full storyRising Talent of MLS NEXT Set to Compete in Dallas Area This Summer
The future of the sport descends on the Dallas Metroplex as the inaugural MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs will take place from June 25 – July 3 to crown MLS NEXT Cup champions in four age groups (U15, U16, U17, U19). The top 128 teams in the nation will participate in the championship tournament to conclude the ten-month inaugural season. Twenty-five matches will be streamed live on MLSsoccer.com with six matches taking place on FC Dallas’ stadium field in Frisco, Texas.
Read full storyForemost Family Health Centers joins the Children’s Health Care Network
Children’s Health℠, one of the largest and most prestigious pediatric health care providers in the country and the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, is pleased to announce that Foremost Family Health Centers, a federally qualified health center with two locations, has joined the Children’s Health Care Network. The membership, which includes Martin Luther King Family Clinic in southern Dallas and Foremost Family Health Centers in Balch Springs, will enable Children’s Health and Foremost Family Health Centers to provide greater access to dental, behavioral health, and preventative care for children in Dallas.
Read full storyGround breaks on new homes in Cedar Crest
Development to include 19 single-family homes prices starting at $155,000. The Department of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization and Confia Homes, LLC, are pleased to announce the long-awaited development of 19 homes in the Cedar Crest area. This $3.6 million+ development, located on 19 vacant City-owned lots, will include 19 single-family homes. The homes will be a mixture of three and four bedrooms with a two-car garage, energy-efficient features, and customizable options for homebuyers.
Read full storyDCHHS reminds residents to take precautions against West Nile Virus
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is reminding residents to take precautions against West Nile Virus (WNV) this 2021 season. WNV is a mosquito-borne disease spread to people by an infected mosquito bite. It was first reported in the US in 1999 and arrived in Dallas County in 2002. Dallas County saw its’ most severe WNV years in 2012, 2016, and 2020. In 2020, Dallas County reported a significant increase in WNV disease prevalence, with 20 human cases and 498 positive mosquito tests.
Read full story1st Expunction Initiative paves way for better future in jobs, housing, education
District Attorney Greg Willis announced Collin County's first Expunction Initiative. "We are thrilled to help people erase their criminal record and clear a path to more opportunity. Whether seeking employment, education, housing, or military service, we know this initiative will help qualifying individuals do just that." Willis said.
Read full storyMcKinney wins Governor’s Community Achievement Award
Keep Texas Beautiful has recognized the City of McKinney as a recipient of the 2021 Governor’s Community Achievement Award (GCAA) for outstanding community improvement. This year, ten winning communities will share $2 million in landscape funding from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT); specifically, McKinney will receive $310,000 for landscaping projects along local rights-of-way.
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