7+ hour, 12+ min ago   (292+ words) In 1979, when Florence Shapiro decided to run for Plano City Council, the encouragement she got was well-meaning but telling. “Several people called and said, ‘You need to run for city council. You can run for the woman’s seat,’” she recalls....

2+ hour, 42+ min ago   (729+ words) Few medical inventions have inspired as many debates, headlines and raised eyebrows as breast implants. Now, the surprising story behind silicone gel implants is getting the musical treatment, complete with big laughs, original songs and, yes, plenty of boob jokes....

6+ hour, 12+ min ago   (837+ words) For more than 35 years, the name Kenny Bowers meant bold flavors and big personality across North Texas dining: Kenny’s Burger Joint, Kenny’s Italian Kitchen and Kenny’s Wood Fired Grill. He was a restaurateur, rooted in the constant motion and pressure…...

6+ hour, 12+ min ago   (843+ words) For more than 35 years, the name Kenny Bowers meant bold flavors and big personality across North Texas dining: Kenny’s Burger Joint, Kenny’s Italian Kitchen, Kenny’s Wood Fired Grill and Kenny’s East Coast Pizza. He was a restaurateur, rooted in the…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (658+ words) This week, North Texas offers no shortage of ways to fill your calendar, whether you’re the type to map out plans in advance or decide on the fly. The lineup spans everything from high-energy live performances and festivals to seasonal…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (140+ words) Children's Health is expanding pediatric behavioral health services in Plano with the addition of four specialized outpatient programs at Children's Medical Center Plano, increasing access to mental health care for children, teens and families across Collin County and North Texas....

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (408+ words) Summer may be winding down, but the event calendar is heating up across Plano, Frisco, Dallas and beyond. From live performances and candlelit concerts to rodeos, professional sports and family-friendly entertainment, there's plenty to experience before fall arrives. Here are…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (100+ words) Plano ISD is encouraging families to apply for free and reduced-price school meals for the 2026-27 school year, with applications now available online and at district campuses. Students may qualify for meal benefits if their household: Families may apply at any…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (305+ words) Registration officially opened Aug. 1 for the second annual McKinney Historic Half Presented by BMW, as the community race prepares to return to historic McKinney on April 3, 2027. Following a successful inaugural event that welcomed runners, families and spectators from across North…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (317+ words) North Texans are being asked to roll up their sleeves as the nation faces an unprecedented shortage of donated blood. For only the second time in its history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis, warning that…...