The eyes of the figure skating world were on Allen, Texas, and the CUTX Event Center Oct. 20-22 as the city hosted the first of six Grand Prix events of the season. starlocalmedia.com/allenamerican/…

Haggard Farms has advanced in another stage of development after the Plano City Council passed four items approving a special assessment plan and issued special assessments bonds for the land sold to develop Haggard Farms. starlocalmedia.com/planocourier/n…

From Allen vs. Prosper to McKinney vs. Denton Guyer and Frisco vs. Frisco Lone Star, the Star Local Media sports staff previews and predicts the winners of 10 in-market games as part of this week's Pick-It Line. starlocalmedia.com/sports/hsfootb…

During a Carrollton City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, council received an update from staff about the progress of Trinity Mills Station, a mixed-use property that “embodies a convergence of commerce, culture, and community.” starlocalmedia.com/carrolltonlead…

Dallas Independent School District, the second largest school district in Texas, is hiring security officers. starlocalmedia.com/news/national/…

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. Each week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize five student-athletes from their respective coverage areas as part of its 5-Star Spotlight. starlocalmedia.com/sports/david-w…

The increase rainfall that North Texas experienced this week caused one of Plano's true treasures to fall. starlocalmedia.com/planocourier/n…

On Thursday, the town of Prosper held a Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack (CCTA) exercise to simulate a complex terrorist attack scenario, encompassing Prosper ISD Stadium and Prosper Central Fire Station. starlocalmedia.com/checkout/prosp…

With the volleyball postseason beginning this week with the bi-district, here is a rundown of the scheduled playoff matchups for all schools within Star Local Media markets. starlocalmedia.com/sports/uil-vol…

The Lake Dallas football team cruised to a 70-10 win over Frisco Independence. starlocalmedia.com/falcons-domina…

Reedy 41, Heritage 0 The Lions and Coyotes met on Friday night at Toyota Stadium in a battle of contenders in the 6-5A Division I playoff race. The final score might not be indicative of what the teams have done this season until one factor is taken… starlocalmedia.com/friscoenterpri…

The two upper quadrants in the Class 5A Region II volleyball playoff brackets are made up of 16 teams and more than half of those are from Frisco ISD and Mesquite ISD. FISD has seven representatives in the field, with the MISD trio of Poteet, West M… starlocalmedia.com/friscoenterpri…

Each week throughout the 2023-24 school year, Star Local Media will recognize one of the standout student-athletes from its coverage area as Athlete of the Week. Vote for one of this week's nominees. The poll is open until 7 p.m. Monday. starlocalmedia.com/sports/athlete…

Emma Edwards is a musician and educator based in North Texas with a passion for plants. After discovering her green thumb in 2020, Edwards has committed herself to sharing her love of plants with others through her small houseplant business, Gemini … starlocalmedia.com/lewisvillelead…

9-6A Football  Standings xy-Sachse7-07-2 x-Wylie East6-18-1 x-Wylie5-26-3 x-Garland5-26-3 Rowlett3-43-6 Lakeview3-45-4 North Garland2-52-7 Naaman Forest1-61-8 South Garland0-82-9 x-clinched playoff berth y-clinched share of district title  Saturday’… starlocalmedia.com/friscoenterpri…

On Monday, the Rangers are going with a three-time Cy Young winner while Arizona will put its trust in a rookie who’s been sent to the minors three times this season. starlocalmedia.com/sports/nationa…

ManeGait, a McKinney-based, nationally recognized therapeutic riding center, teaches horsemanship to children and adults with disabilities. For Painted Tree, using the best of nature to bring out the best in people is the perfect charitable fit.  starlocalmedia.com/sponsored_cont…

Here are this week's high school football state rankings, per Dave Campbell's Texas Football. starlocalmedia.com/sports/texas-h…

SEATTLE – FC Dallas falls 2-0 to the Seattle Sounders FC in the first match of the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 series at Lumen Field on Monday night. starlocalmedia.com/sports/fc-dall…

Texas took a 2–1 series lead with a Game 3 win over the Diamondbacks, but at a major cost. The team’s fate may now rest on GM Chris Young’s resolve. starlocalmedia.com/sports/nationa…