McKinney leaders move ahead with $72M airport expansion, commercial passenger service
McKinney’s airport will see the addition of a 45,000-square-foot commercial passenger terminal.
McKinney City Council members expressed support for a site plan for the planned expansion during a Jan. 7 work session meeting. The terminal could be operational as soon as 2026 include three gates with the ability to expand to five gates.
Read the full story by Editor Shelbie Hamilton.
Flower Mound officials approve 200-acre mixed-use development
The Monarch project—new 200-acre mixed-use development—will sit near the intersection of Denton Creek Boulevard and Cleveland Gibbs Road.
It will include 278 townhomes, about 472,470 square feet of retail and restaurant development and a 0.5-acre pocket park. The mixed-use development will also include space for park land, pollinators and detention pond areas.
Read the full story by Reporter Jacob Vaughn.
Keller officials approve plans for new Monster Mini Golf
A new Monster Mini Golf location is coming to Keller. The establishment provides mini golf, arcade games, mini bowling, a laser maze and special event rooms for parties or corporate events. It will sit at the southeast corner of the Keller Parkway and Keller Smithfield Road south intersection.
Read the full story by Reporter Jacob Vaughn.
Carroll Crossing mixed-use development fails due to deadlocked Southlake council vote
Carroll Crossing, a mixed-use development, didn’t pass since the Southlake City Council was deadlocked with three in favor and three against during a meeting Jan. 7. The proposed mixed-use development, located at 1963 W. Southlake Blvd., would include five retail spots, including a drive-thru restaurant, and a separate part of the development would have had single-family homes with private, gated access.
The latest plan was revised to include 22 residential lots, with the average lot size totaling 11,248 square feet.
Read the full story by Reporter Cody Thorn.
Frisco officials look to 89th Legislature for Exide Plant cleanup funding
Cleanup efforts at the Exide Plant, a former battery recycling center site just south of Frisco’s Main Street, could see state funding as Frisco officials look to make way for Grand Park. Council member Laura Rummel said during a Jan. 7 Frisco City Council meeting that state lawmakers would add Exide Plant cleanup efforts to the budget discussions when the 89th Legislature convenes Jan. 14.
Read the full story by Reporter Alex Reece.
Churro on Top now open in Richardson
Churro on Top is now open in Richardson, offering churros and milkshakes. The menu offers several varieties of churro and milkshakes, according to the company website. In addition, customers can choose add-ons, such as drizzles and other toppings, to their churro and milkshake of choice.
Read the full story by Reporter Dustin Butler.
JCPenney merges with SPARC Group, forms Plano-based Catalyst Brands
Plano-based JCPenney and SPARC Group merged to launch Catalyst Brands. The new company, which includes $9 billion in revenue at launch, 60,000 employees and over 1,800 store locations, will operate out of JCPenney’s Plano headquarters.
In addition to JCPenney and its private brands, Catalyst Brands will include Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand and Nautica.
Read the full story by Editor Connor Pittman.
Celina adds to citywide license plate camera network
Celina will see Flock Camera system added to the city to enhance its public safety. The Flock camera is a system based on automated license plate readers. Its primary purpose for the department will be used as a tool for patrol and criminal investigations. Flock cameras assist in the detection of vehicles or people traveling through the city.
The system will alert officials if the vehicle has a license plate entered into the National Crime Index Computer or Automated License Plate Reader hotlist.
Read the full story from Senior Editor Samantha Douty.
