McKinney ISD superintendent announces retirement

The next step in the district's search for a new superintendent is identifying candidates to interview, according to the McKinney ISD official timeline. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) McKinney ISD is one month into its search for a new leader after current superintendent Rick McDaniel announced his retirement in December. With the...

Modern Image Institute opened Jan. 17 in Richardson at 1300 E. Belt Line Road. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Modern Image Institute opened Jan. 17 in Richardson at 1300 E. Belt Line Road. Owner Albert Arias, a licensed barber who also operates two Modern Image Stylist locations in Garland and Mesquite, said students at the barber school will be taught theory and techniques in the classroom. From there, students will continue their training on the main salon floor's cutting stations. Graduates are given the ability to obtain their license and operate at the barbershop. 469-432-0286. www.modernimageco.com.

Frisco ISD announced it would use one of two available bad weather days to make up for missed classes due to ice storm. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Frisco ISD has announced its plans to make up for the missed time after nearly an entire week of school was canceled due to a statewide sweep of ice and snow.

A Frisco constituent addresses the City Council about Universal Studio's theme park, an upcoming development project and relevant campaign topic for candidates running for office. (Riley Farrell/Community Impact) Four candidates have filed applications for Frisco City Council seats in the May 6 election. The candidate filing deadline is Feb. 17.

The McKinney City Council voted to add a $200 million bond proposition to the May 6 election ballot at a Feb. 7 meeting. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) McKinney residents will vote this May on a $200 million bond package for the potential expansion and addition of commercial passenger service at McKinney National Airport.

The city of Richardson proposed amending its senior tax exemption during a City Council work session Feb. 6. (Jackson King/Community Impact) The city of Richardson proposed amending its senior tax exemption to increase it to $130,000 per household during a City Council work session Feb. 6. The exemption for people...

Flower Mound Town Council voted unanimously to place construction of a new state-of-the-art tennis center on the May general election ballot. (Tim Glaze/Community Impact) Flower Mound residents will have a chance to vote on a new state-of-the-art tennis center in May. The Town Council unanimously approved placing construction of the...

Aqua Hall is expected to open at the end of February in Richardson next to Noble Fine Jewelry at 2090 E. Arapaho Road. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Aqua Hall is expected to open at the end of February in Richardson next to Noble Fine Jewelry. The banquet hall is located at 2090 E. Arapaho Road, Ste. 100. Aqua Hall is equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems to host special events, including weddings, birthdays and business events. 214-597-6725.

Frisco City Council voted to place five propositions on the May 6 general election ballot for a bond election. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) The May 2023 general election will feature five propositions enabling funding for future Frisco capital projects following City Council action Feb. 7. Council members called for a bond...

Students work on a car in the automotive bay at Collin College Technical Campus. (Sara Carpenter/Collin College) Thanks to a partnership with Toyota, Collin College students may enroll in the Technician Training & Education Network, or T-TEN, program in fall 2023. According to a news release from the college, the...

Lupe's restaurant is expanding and changing its name to Lupe’s Comida Con Sabor. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) For Lupe’s restaurant, located at 2122 Rufe Snow Drive, Ste. 108, Keller, changes are afoot. The restaurant is expanding to accommodate more diners, a bigger bar area and a new stage for...

Lewisville's transportation board recommended a speed limit decrease for a segment of SH 121. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Lewisville continues to work with the Texas Department of Transportation to reach a solution regarding a proposed speed limit decrease for SH 121. TxDOT recommends changing the speed limit for the segment of...

Residents in Denton County have until Feb. 17 to file for council elections. (Tim Glaze/Community Impact) Residents interested in running for a spot on their respective city or town's council have just over a week to file. Completed applications must be turned into the resident's city or town secretary by...

The expansion project will provide increased capacity and services for women and newborns. (Renderings courtesy Medical City McKinney) A $17 million project to expand care for mothers and newborns launched Feb. 6 at Medical City McKinney. The expansion will enhance space inside a $64 million patient tower, completed in December...

Premier Martial Arts has locations across the United States. (Courtesy Premier Martial Arts) Premier Martial Arts opened in December and is located in the Castle Hills area at 4690 Windhaven Parkway, Ste. 200. Premier Martial Arts’ programs include karate, krav maga and kickboxing. Kids and adult-level martial arts classes are available. Premier Martial Arts also offers a dedicated studio space for children's birthday parties. 469-830-3990.

The studio features yoga, meditation, massage therapy and skin care treatment sessions, according to its website. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Kasa Yoga celebrated its soft opening Dec. 20 at 1377 Legacy Drive, Ste. 110, in west Frisco. The studio features yoga, meditation, massage therapy and skin care treatment sessions, according to...

Richardson ISD canceled all classes for Feb. 3 due to severe weather. (Joe Warner/Community Impact) Richardson ISD schools and offices will be closed Feb. 3 due to campus and travel conditions related to this week’s winter storms. While conditions on many main roads within RISD have improved, conditions on...

Natalie Kennemer works on a acrylic painting. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Liliana Nedzelska, a Ukrainian native, earned a master’s degree in teaching fine arts from the Kyiv Cultural Institute. She said in 2004, she started teaching art from her home in Keller to her two sons and some of their friends because of the far-reaching benefits garnered from this activity.

JC Kitchen offers a variety of Korean barbecue and comfort foods. (Jake Reynolds/Community Impact) JC Kitchen opened its first location Oct. 27, according to a spokesperson for the restaurant. The Korean-style restaurant, located at 8000 Coit Road, Ste. 800, offers a variety of deep-fried Korean barbecue and comfort foods. Menu items include ribs, chicken, seafood, ramen and more. 214-407-8823.

Dallas ISD will reopen all schools and offices Feb. 3. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Dallas ISD will remain closed Feb. 3 due to the winter weather, with district office staff working remotely. Late Feb. 2, the district announced that all schools and offices will open two hours later than their normal...