A new group dedicated to advancing the interests of North Texans through the use of data, technology and community launched May 26.

The North Texas Innovation Alliance comprises 21 founding members, including Dallas, Richardson, Frisco, Plano and McKinney, among others. Member entities will work together to solve shared challenges, improve quality of life for residents, increase resource efficiency and strive toward inclusive economic development, according to a May 26 news release. The North Texas Commission brought the group together for the initial meeting in December 2019. Read more here.