Commercial airline service at McKinney National Airport — illustration, Jake Team LLC
Plano

McKinney Airport Lands Commercial Carrier Avelo, Economic Impact Pegged at $700M

Avelo Airlines will become the first commercial carrier at McKinney National Airport this fall, launching nonstop flights to five destinations and projecting an economic impact of up to $700 million.

Tom Bradley · June 30, 2026

Texas data center growth — illustration, Jake Team LLC
Plano

Texas Lawmakers Promise Data Center Legislation as North Texas Leads the Boom

Texas now has at least 248 data center projects planned on top of 335 already operating, with 86 in North Texas alone, prompting new scrutiny from state and local officials over water and power demands.

Jules Pennington · June 30, 2026

Plano

Plano News Hub Updates Include Event Listings

Demarcus Ferris · June 30, 2026

Plano

Plano widow resolves code dispute, moves to senior living

Demarcus Ferris · June 30, 2026

Plano

Plano couple faces long recovery after lightning strike

A lightning strike and subsequent fire damaged a Plano home, forcing the owners to begin a lengthy repair process.

Demarcus Ferris · June 30, 2026

Plano

Plano Mayor Credits Relationships for Attracting Major Corporate Headquarters

Dana Keller · June 30, 2026

Plano

Fatal Crash Shuts Down Southbound Dallas North Tollway in Plano

Police closed southbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway at West Park Boulevard following a fatal crash Sunday afternoon, with the number of fatalities still unknown.

Demarcus Ferris · June 30, 2026

Plano

Plano Gas Prices Edge Lower to $3.1620 as State Average Declines

Gwen Lindgren · June 30, 2026

Republic Finance acquisition — illustration, Jake Team LLC
Plano

Republic Finance, Longtime Plano Consumer Lender, To Be Acquired by J.C. Flowers-Led Group

Plano-based consumer lender Republic Finance, a North Texas company with more than 70 years of history, will be acquired by an investor group led by J.C. Flowers & Co.

Reese Hardy · June 30, 2026

Plano

JPMorgan to close Plano call center, cut 244 jobs

JPMorgan Chase is shutting down a call center at its Plano campus and eliminating 244 positions as part of a consolidation effort.

Demarcus Ferris · June 30, 2026

Plano

Plano Gas Prices Edge Lower to $3.1470 as State Average Declines

Dexter Lindgren · June 30, 2026

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