Missed any of our articles from this week? Take a look at what you might have missed from Community Impact’s coverage areas in the Dallas-Fort Worth area from Feb. 12-16.

Chicken N Pickle breaks ground on fifth Texas location in Allen

Officials with Chicken N Pickle broke ground on its new location at The Farm in Allen, a 135-acre mixed-use development just south of McKinney, on Feb. 8, according to a news release.

Read the full story by Editor Shelbie Hamilton.

Collin County approves $60M agreement as part of US 380 plan


Collin County commissioners approved a $60 million interlocal agreement for the McKinney National Airport Runway Extension and Panther Creek Parkway projects.

Read the full story by Editor Samantha Douty.

Designs, construction moving forward for multiple Frisco parks


Here’s a quick look at some of the projects to keep an eye on in 2024.


Activating more city parks was listed as a top priority for Frisco City Council members at the start of the year.

Read the full story by Reporter Alex Reece.

Richardson tax exemption for seniors, residents with disabilities increasing to $145K


A city of Richardson property tax exemption for seniors and individuals with disabilities is increasing.


Richardson City Council approved a resolution to amend the city’s code of ordinances, which will raise the exemption from $130,000 to $145,000, during its Feb. 12 meeting.

Read the full story by Reporter Connor Pittman.

Plano’s Texas Forever Fest celebrates all things Texas


The Texas Forever Fest will take over Haggard Park to Downtown Plano to celebrate Texas’s past, present and future.


Read the full story by Reporter Dustin Butler.