Keller ISD trustees take no action in possible district split
During a special meeting called Jan. 16, the Keller board of trustees met to discuss the possibility of dividing Keller ISD into two school districts.
At the conclusion of the meeting, no action was taken and board President Charles Randklev said the next steps include creating a community website to share information regarding the feasibility of a district split. Dozens of speakers addressed the board for more than three hours and the majority of speakers expressed their concerns about the lack of transparency from the board.
The Mix breaks ground in Frisco
Construction has begun on The Mix, a multimillion dollar mixed-use development recognized by many Frisco residents as “the hole on the tollway.” City and development officials gathered at the future The Mix site Jan. 16 to celebrate the groundbreaking.
Argyle planning and zoning tables 195-acre development off Robson Ranch Road for the second time
The property is located off of the southwest corner of I-35W and Robson Ranch Road, according to city documents. The development, named Heritage Planned Development District, consists of office, retail and commercial uses. The proposed development would include 129 acres of community retail space, 40 acres of office retail space and 15 acres of community facilities including medical services.
Passenger terminal site plan gets OK for McKinney National Airport expansion
The 45,000-square-foot passenger service terminal will include three gates with the ability to expand to five gates. The facility will also include a 1,500-spot parking lot, six aircraft parking positions for both commercial and general aviation uses, an aircraft de-icing facility, above-ground fuel storage tanks and other supportive infrastructure. The project also includes the addition of Taxiway C, a taxiway on the east side of the existing runway, and a roundabout off of FM 546 that will provide access to the airport.
Heroes Park construction begins in Colleyville with updated completion date
Heroes Park has entered the construction phase and the project is expected to be completed in early 2026. The park was originally planned to finish in October 2025, but the contract for construction took a few extra weeks to be awarded, which delayed the start. The city also approved the plan for more enhanced drainage that will help the grass dry out faster after rain.
Coppell ISD outlines over 10 neighborhoods affected by proposed rezoning
Coppell ISD’s proposed elementary rezoning plan could change ahead of February approval as trustees continue discussions. At a Jan. 15 workshop, district officials provided details about affected neighborhoods and the impact to middle school feeder patterns, while trustees discussed any possible changes. The district strived to preserve existing feeder patterns, keep program cohorts together and maintain efficient transportation patterns when drafting the plan, Superintendent Brad Hunt said.
Prosper breaks ground on Fire Station 4 as town looks to cut response times east of Coit Road
Construction to bring Prosper its fourth fire station is underway.
The new station, expected to open at its 3980 E. Prosper Trail site in summer 2026, will be the town’s first fire facility on the east side of Coit Road. It is also projected to be Prosper's second-to-last fire station before the town reaches buildout.
Plano council to decide on $700M bond election in February
The largest chunk of the proposed bond funding would go toward road projects, with $342 million allocated to concrete repairs, residential street repairs and a variety of other transportation projects. The proposed bond would include more than $306 million for public safety, municipal and library facilities, according to city documents. Another $51 million would go toward parks and recreation projects.
Richardson City Council approves plan to upgrade community pool, aquatic offerings
Richardson City Council approved an aquatics master plan that will focus on access to community aquatic centers to the entire community. Parks and Recreation Director Yvonne Falgout said the plan has three options for council to consider, including renovations to the Heights Family Aquatic Center, building a new community aquatic facility at Apollo Par and new spraygrounds at Cottonwood Park, Breckinridge Park and Glenville Park or Terrace Park.
