Other developments highlighted include a planned gas station and a Texas Department of Transportation road project in McKinney.
See details from these stories and more in this list of the top six most-read stories from Community Impact's DFW coverage areas from Dec. 22-26.
1. TxDOT’s $1B investment to extend Spur 399 around McKinney, connect to US 380
Roadwork is underway in southeast McKinney to expand Spur 399 with a vision to eventually extend the highway around the city.
The Texas Department of Transportation broke ground on a $157 million project this summer to expand the existing Spur 399 from four to six lanes. The project is one of three separate segments that aim to connect Spur 399 to US 380, TxDOT Public Information Officer Madison Schein said. Construction of the extension is estimated to cost $983 million in total to “address the congestion and improve mobility” in eastern Collin County, she said in an email.
Read the full story from Reporter Colby Farr.
2. Check out 9 McKinney eateries featured in 2025
Learn more about 10 restaurants that were featured in the McKinney edition of Community Impact in 2025. Restaurants featured include El Pollo Alegre, Union Bear and Tiger Ramen.
See the full list from Editor Shelbie Hamilton and Reporter Karen Chaney.
3. New Texas state park to offer sneak peak with exclusive Jan. 1 guided hikes
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is not slated to open until later in 2026, but guests are invited for a sneak peak of what the park has to offer with specialty day passes on New Year's Day.
Rangers at the park will offer guided hikes only on Jan. 1 to explore the park before it officially opens and provide a unique way to celebrate the new year, according to a news release.
Find out more in the story from Editor Gabby Bailey.
4. Pizza, sushi and more: Check out 6 Dallas-Fort Worth restaurant updates
Looking to explore food opportunities beyond your community? Here's a list of restaurant news from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. New restaurants include fried chicken, pizza and Japanese offerings.
See the details from Reporter Hannah Johnson.
5. Check out 11 Frisco dining features from 2025
Throughout 2025, Community Impact spoke with the owners and leadership of restaurants and cafes to be featured in our monthly editions. Here's a look back at the 11 dining businesses featured in Community Impact's Frisco edition in 2025. Eateries featured include Dumpling House, The Derbyshire and more.
Continue reading the story from Reporter Hannah Johnson.
6. QuikTrip off US 380 to open in early 2027
A new QuikTrip will be opening at the corner of US 380 and Copper Creek Road in Denton.
The gas station is currently in the development stage, a QuikTrip representative told Community Impact. Construction is expected to begin June 26, 2026, with the store currently scheduled to open roughly eight months later.
See the details in the story by Editor Gabby Bailey.
