McKinney-based development company Craig International announced a $200 million mixed-use development in the city, while Celina officials approved a 25-acre Chevrolet dealership.
Check out six trending stories from Community Impact’s Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.
1. AC Hotel McKinney set to debut 137-room hotel, 5th-floor upscale eatery
A new hotel and restaurant are expected to make their debut on McKinney’s southern border later this year. AC Hotel McKinney, along with Good & Proper Wood Fired Bistro are slated for a mid-October opening, general manager Craig Barnett said. Construction began on the hotel in March 2024 and has since taken the project vertical to its planned five-story height. The building will span nearly 71,500 square feet.
Get the details from Editor Shelbie Hamilton
2. Craig International announces $200M mixed-use project for former Globe Life HQ
McKinney-based development company Craig International is redeveloping the former Globe Life headquarters campus into a $200 million mixed-use development called Rowlett Station. The campus is located on nearly 58 acres at 3700 S. Stonebridge Drive and includes 300,789 square feet of existing office space. Rowlett Station’s preliminary master plan includes apartments, retail and office space, as well as a network of hike and bike trails.
Find out more from Reporter Colby Farr
3. 16 business updates in Prosper, Celina
There are 16 businesses that are now open, coming soon or recently relocated in Prosper and Celina, including a new Barnes & Noble at the Gates of Prosper, a Chick-fil-A on Dallas Parkway and Koishi Ramen and Sushi Bar on Preston Road.
See the full list from Editor Samantha Douty
4. Hugs Cafe closes downtown McKinney cafe ahead of Hugs HQ debut in July
The original Hugs Cafe location in downtown McKinney closed May 30, a representative of the organization confirmed. The closure of the cafe’s 224 E. Virginia St. location precedes the planned opening of the organization’s new Hugs Headquarters in East McKinney. A grand opening for the headquarters is planned for July 2.
Read more from Editor Shelbie Hamilton
5. Celina council approves 25-acre Chevrolet dealership near DNT
Houston-based dealership Mac Haik Chevrolet is moving forward with plans to expand to Celina. The proposed dealership would sit on 25 acres of land, which would make it one of the largest dealerships in the country by square footage, a Chevrolet representative said. The Celina location will be one of Chevrolet’s flagship dealerships and serve as a model for other locations in the future, the representative said.
Continue reading from Reporter Jenna Stephenson
6. Aw Shucks brings fresh seafood, welcoming atmosphere to Frisco
Bob Peterson opened Aw Shucks Oyster Bar in 1983 with the goal of bringing an authentic seafood shack to Dallas. More than 40 years later, the restaurant has opened four additional locations, including Big Shucks in Richardson and Aw Shucks in Frisco.
See what the buzz is about from Editor Michael Crouchley
