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A native of North Texas, Brian Ashcraft previously lived in Japan for over two decades. He has authored six books, including the award-winning Japanese Whisky and The Japanese Sake Bible. Prior to joining Local Profile as managing editor, Ashcraft was a senior editor at Kotaku and a contributing editor at Wired Magazine.

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Posted inBusiness, News, Society

Downtown Plano To End Tattoo Ban

by Brian Ashcraft May 24, 2022May 24, 2022

In 2001, tattoo parlors were banned in downtown Plano. This week, the city council voted 5 – 3 to rezone the area, allowing for two tattoo parlors “by right.” More tattoo parlors can open downtown but need to apply for a special permit. “It’s not uncommon at all across the city to allow for certain […]

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Posted inBusiness, News, Real Estate

Frisco’s New Firefly Park Getting A Dream Hotel

by Brian Ashcraft May 24, 2022May 24, 2022
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Posted inCommunity, News

Prosper Adds 163 Acres To Its Parks And Trails

by Brian Ashcraft May 23, 2022May 23, 2022
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Posted inCOVID-19, News

Red Power Ranger Actor Charged With Fraud In Texas

by Brian Ashcraft May 20, 2022May 20, 2022
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Posted inCommunity, News, Society

Senior Prank Goes Bad And Frisco ISD Cancels Classes

by Brian Ashcraft May 20, 2022May 20, 2022
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Posted inCommunity, Events, Family, Things To Do

Fair Park Fourth Returns To Dallas This July 4

by Brian Ashcraft May 17, 2022May 17, 2022
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Posted inBusiness, News, Real Estate, Sports

Why The PGA Moved To Frisco, Texas

by Brian Ashcraft May 17, 2022May 17, 2022
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Posted inCommunity, Lifestyle, News

Plano Has The Best Parks In Texas, Says Report

by Brian Ashcraft May 16, 2022May 16, 2022
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Posted inCommunity, News, Sports

The Byron Nelson Is At Home In McKinney

by Brian Ashcraft May 13, 2022May 13, 2022
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Posted inBusiness, Community, News

What Ross Perot Jr. Learned From His Dad, Ross Perot Sr. 

by Brian Ashcraft May 11, 2022May 12, 2022

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