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An official with the National Weather Service said strong winds are expected during a thunderstorm slated to last from t...
11/04/2022

An official with the National Weather Service said strong winds are expected during a thunderstorm slated to last from the morning into the evening Nov. 4.

National Weather Service Meteorologist Bianca Garci said commuters should plan for the possibility of damaging winds and a possible tornado warning Nov. 4, especially through the morning and early afternoon.

Motorists are advised to stay off the road as much as possible or to prepare a severe weather plan during their commute.

An official with the National Weather Service said strong winds are expected during a thunderstorm slated to last from the morning into the evening Nov. 4.

According to state leaders, Texas’ power grid is “more reliable than ever” with additional improvements to come. Despite...
10/28/2022

According to state leaders, Texas’ power grid is “more reliable than ever” with additional improvements to come.
Despite recent successes, energy regulators have faced heavy criticism and distrust from customers following Winter Storm Uri, which hit the state in February 2021. Over two-thirds of Texans lost power during the storm, and nearly half lost access to running water, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.

Texans can expect consistency and stability from the state’s power grid, according to Pablo Vegas, the new CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.

Five months after the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, state leaders announced on Oct. 27 that $874.6 million will be u...
10/28/2022

Five months after the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, state leaders announced on Oct. 27 that $874.6 million will be used to improve public safety, with nearly half going toward school security.

The announcement came hours after Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw said he did not plan to resign from his position amid scrutiny following the May 24 school shooting in Uvalde.

Plano Fire-Rescue showed off its new fire training facility Sept. 30 to public officials and members of the media. The n...
10/04/2022

Plano Fire-Rescue showed off its new fire training facility Sept. 30 to public officials and members of the media. The new facility allow firefighters to mimic real emergencies, rescue operations and buildings found in the city. Firefighters are also able to practice situations such as solar panel fires, kitchen fires, home fires, collapsed structures and more.

Plano Fire-Rescue showed off its new fire training facility Sept. 30 to public officials and members of the media.

Shuford, who previously served as the chief state epidemiologist for DSHS, was born and raised in Texas. Before starting...
10/03/2022

Shuford, who previously served as the chief state epidemiologist for DSHS, was born and raised in Texas. Before starting her new job, Shuford spoke with Community Impact about her career, her role in the state’s COVID-19 response and her goals as interim commissioner.

Shuford will become interim commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services on Oct. 1, replacing Dr. John Hellerstedt, who is retiring.

The following five stories were the most popular in the Dallas-Fort Worth region of Community Impact’s service area from...
10/03/2022

The following five stories were the most popular in the Dallas-Fort Worth region of Community Impact’s service area from Sept. 23-29. See coverage on McKinney's new development, a housing project in Plano and more.

The following five stories were the most popular in the Dallas-Fort Worth region of Community Impact’s service area from Sept. 23-29.

Looking for something to do in your neighborhood? Here is a list of some ongoing and upcoming events taking place in and...
09/14/2022

Looking for something to do in your neighborhood? Here is a list of some ongoing and upcoming events taking place in and around Plano over the next several weeks.

Here is a list of some ongoing and upcoming events taking place in and around Plano over the next several weeks.

Habitat for Humanity of Collin County has built more than 228 homes in Collin County since 1992 with the support of comm...
09/14/2022

Habitat for Humanity of Collin County has built more than 228 homes in Collin County since 1992 with the support of community partnerships and volunteers, according to its website. It also operates the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, which offers furniture pieces and homegoods for resale with all proceeds going toward Habitat for Humanity’s mission.

Habitat for Humanity of Collin County has built more than 228 homes in Collin County since 1992 with the support of community partnerships and volunteers, according to its website.

Those interested in casting a ballot in the Nov. 8 election in Texas have until Oct. 11 to register to vote. The deadlin...
09/09/2022

Those interested in casting a ballot in the Nov. 8 election in Texas have until Oct. 11 to register to vote. The deadline also applies to those needing to make changes to their name or address on voter registration rolls.

People must be registered to vote in the county where they live.

The Nov. 8 election includes governor, railroad commissioner and Supreme Court of Texas races. There are also a host of local elections and state representative races.

Frisco City Council members approved an ordinance Sept. 6 making it unlawful to possess used catalytic converters remove...
09/08/2022

Frisco City Council members approved an ordinance Sept. 6 making it unlawful to possess used catalytic converters removed from vehicles by cutting or some means other than unbolting. Removing a catalytic converter from its vehicle by cutting is a common method used in catalytic converter thefts, according to the ordinance.

The new ordinance comes after Frisco police reported 132 catalytic converter thefts between January-June, according to a Frisco Police Department presentation. That figure has already surpassed the reported number of catalytic converter thefts in all of 2021, which was 126, about a 4.8% increase.

Frisco City Council members approved an ordinance Sept. 6 making it unlawful to possess used catalytic converters removed from vehicles by cutting or some means other than unbolting.

While homes are spending fewer days on the market in Plano, the options potential buyers have to choose from are slimmer...
07/29/2022

While homes are spending fewer days on the market in Plano, the options potential buyers have to choose from are slimmer than the year prior as fewer homes are being sold in most of the city’s ZIP codes. Only Plano’s 75023 ZIP code had more homes change hands over the last year than the year prior.

While homes are spending fewer days on the market in Plano, the options potential buyers have to choose from are slimmer than the year prior as fewer homes are being sold in most of the city’s ZIP codes.

Andi’s is based in Richardson and also serves the surrounding communities, according to Administrative Manager Jamie Mar...
07/29/2022

Andi’s is based in Richardson and also serves the surrounding communities, according to Administrative Manager Jamie Markey. One of the most important aspects of home care for those with memory loss issues is keeping them engaged, Markey said.

“They’re happier if they’re talking about something in the past,” Markey said. “That helps in their overall health and their demeanor.”

Andrea Taubman, owner and CEO of Andi’s Angels Home Care, started her company to provide in-home care because she had previously had difficulty finding care for her parents.

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