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By Morgan Smith, The Texas Tribune
When Gov. Rick Perry signed House Bill 5 on Monday, he ended weeks of speculation that he might veto the high-profile education legislation because of concerns that it would weaken high school graduation s...
By Ben Lane, TSB Staff
Thanks to a bill passed by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives late last week, high school students in Texas soon won't have to pass as many standardized tests to earn their diploma.
House Bill 5...
By Matthew Bado, TSB Staff
The first North Texas gay pride party north of 635 was held in McKinney in 2011, then Lewisville and now the largest event in its three-year history comes to historic downtown Plano on June 1.
The area at...
By Stuart J. Pearlman, TSB Staff
It is no secret that we have a lot to be proud of in McKinney. Our town and people seem to be in the news regularly for outstanding achievements. We are among the best cities to live in the country. We hav...
By Trey Graham, Senior Pastor, First Melissa
This week on Smart Talk, Pastor Trey Graham of First Melissa interviews State Senator Ken Paxton (R-McKinney). Click the play button below to listen.
By Matthew Bado, TSB Staff
A study, conducted by the finance company NerdWallet, ranked McKinney the seventh best place in Texas for young families. The Woodlands, a Houston suburb, came in at number one while Allen came in number t...
By Matthew Bado and Ashley Thomas
Matt and guest co-host Ashley Square Off on the morning after pill (aka Plan B). Should it be available for purchase over-the-counter to 15 year olds? Vote and comment in the TOK poll below.
Also, the co-h...
By TSB Staff
Join the nationwide discussion below using the TSB-approved TOK platform. Tell us what you think and don't be shy about sharing your opinion on former President George W. Bush.
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By Morgan Smith, The Texas Tribune
When Gov. Rick Perry signed House Bill 5 on Monday, he ended weeks of speculation that he might veto the high-profile education legislation because of concerns that it would weaken high school graduation s...

