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Allen Interurban Railway Abutment, Cottonwood Creek
Arts & CultureSneak in some history: Take a detour on Cottonwood Creek and check out Allen Interurban Railway Abutment, Cottonwood Creek, a sturdy slice of our electric-rail past.
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A New Drive-In Theatre Is Coming To McKinney
Wayback Drive-In brings movies under the stars, yard games and old-fashioned fun to McKinney.
Full story at localprofile.com ↗
New 35,500-Square-Foot Inflatable Adventure Park Opens In Allen
Super Llama brings giant slides, interactive games and obstacle courses to its new flagship location.
Full story at localprofile.com ↗
The Helm ABA Secures Medicaid Approval to Expand Impact and Fuel Growth
The Helm ABA, a Texas-based provider of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism, is expanding access to autism services through a new partnership with Aetna Better Health of Texas and ongoing efforts to join additional payors.
Full story at finance.yahoo.com ↗
Plano West Student creates Van Gogh-inspired hairstyle - Plano Magazine
Dale, a Career and Technical Education and AVID student, created the look for the TONI&GUY Cosmetology program's Total Look Project, which challenged students to demonstrate their skills in haircutting, coloring, styling and presentation.
Full story at planomagazine.com ↗
North Pole gets Plano address as Legacy West unwraps 2026 Holiday Season with Legacy West North Pole
Beginning November 12, Planos favorite lifestyle destination transforms into the Legacy West North Pole, bringing a family-friendly walkable collection of holiday neighborhoods and a lineup of seasonal events that has been called DFWs Most Instagrammable holiday hotspot.
Full story at ntxe-news.com ↗
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