Plano Star Courier

06/15/2026

McCall Plaza in downtown Plano turned into a little corner of Japan on Saturday evening, as hundreds of soccer fans gathered for Japan Day to celebrate Japanese culture, World Cup fever and community.

McCall Plaza in downtown Plano turned into a little corner of Japan on Saturday evening, as hundreds of soccer fans gathered for Japan Day to celebrate Japanese culture, World Cup

06/15/2026

We didn't know what to expect when we headed to Simpson Plaza on Sunday afternoon. What we found was the world.

The FC Dallas Soccer Celebration had transformed the plaza in front of the Purefoy Municipal Center into something that felt less like a

We didn't know what to expect when we headed to Simpson Plaza on Sunday afternoon. What we found was the world.

06/14/2026

Mark Hill will be Frisco's next mayor. With all precincts and voting centers reporting in Collin and Denton counties, Hill defeated Rod Vilhauer Saturday night in Frisco’s mayoral runoff election, capturing 58.12% of the vote — 19,632 ballots — to Vilhauer's 41.87%, or 14,146 votes. Turnout was approximately 25% of registered voters, with 33,778 ballots cast.

Early voting in Frisco's mayoral runoff shows Mark Hill leading with 58.06% against Rod Vilhauer's 41.94%, as the city awaits the final results to determine its new mayor after nine

06/13/2026

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. This week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize 10 student-athletes from its coverage areas as part of its Star Spotlight.

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. This week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize 10 student-athletes from its coverage areas as part

06/12/2026

☕A new Starbucks is planned for Frisco’s Fields West development along the Dallas North Tollway. Construction is set to begin in 2027, according to state filings for the growing mixed-use district.

06/12/2026

One of the most entertaining aspects of covering high schools, particularly in the Metroplex, is getting the opportunity to play a part in chronicling the careers of the athletes involved.

06/11/2026

The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council met in Round Rock on Wednesday and one of the big talking points was making girls flag football a sanctioned sport.

06/11/2026

Collin College has earned its 11th Military Friendly School designation, this time at the Silver rank, plus a Military Spouse Friendly School honor. Learn more at collin.edu.

06/11/2026

Heading to a World Cup watch party this summer? The Red Cross has tips to keep you cool, hydrated and connected at big events. Download the free Red Cross Emergency app for real-time alerts and safety advice.

06/11/2026

For the past year, the Star Local Media sports staff has spent all but a small handful of Tuesday and Friday nights, plus the occasional Thursday or Saturday, bound to a press box, on the sidelines or in the bleachers covering high school sports.

For the past year, the Star Local Media sports staff has spent all but a small handful of Tuesday and Friday nights, plus the occasional Thursday or Saturday, bound to