DEVELOPMENT
Raytheon Intelligence & Space unveiled plans Sept. 23 to build a new 400,000-square-foot factory, lab and office space at its McKinney campus, scheduled to open in 2025. (Rendering courtesy Raytheon Intelligence & Space)
Raytheon opens new innovation and manufacturing center, announces additional new facility in McKinney
Several parents of New Caney ISD students spoke at the district's Sept. 20 board meetings about recent allegations that a student brought a firearm to Porter High School's Sept. 18 homecoming dance. NCISD Superintendent Matt Calvert stressed that no gunshots were fired at the event, and that the district is investigating the allegations. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact Newspaper)
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New fixtures are being installed at the Cannaday Recreation Area near Clark Middle School. The 4-acre park is being redesigned as an athletic training hub. A budget of $500,000 will bring an obstacle course not unlike something from the “American Ninja Warrior” TV show to the neighborhood. (Courtesy city of Frisco)
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The West Grove mixed-use development will include about a 4-acre entertainment area called The Hub. (Rendering courtesy city of McKinney)
New mixed-use development to bring $14 million entertainment area, multifamily development to US 380 in McKinney
Renovations are taking place at the Collin College McKinney campus. (Rendering courtesy Collin College)
Renovations, construction underway at Collin College McKinney campus
Cottonwood Park now includes two pavilions, a shaded basketball court, play equipment, a splash feature, additional parking, food truck outlets, pedestrian walkways around the park, and additional landscaping and lighting. (Courtesy city of McKinney)
McKinney looks east with upgrades to parks
The Fields development will create a destination in the northwest area of the city of Frisco. (Courtesy Karahan Companies)
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Mad for Chicken opened July 23 at 216 W. Virginia St., Ste. 102, in downtown McKinney. (Courtesy Mad for Chicken)
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playground
McKinney completes over $3.17M in renovations at Cottonwood Park
McKinney supply for homes not meeting demand
Construction is ongoing for Shady Brook, a residential development near Grapevine's city center. An increase in new housing inventory is one factor experts believe could help alleviate pressure in the local real estate market. (Steven Ryzewski/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Harkins Theatres management was unable to renegotiate the theater's lease at Southlake Town Square and closed Nov. 1. (Courtesy Harkins Theatre)
Harkins Theatres to be replace by EVO Entertainment in Southlake, plus more top news from DFW
group of people at board meeting
Frisco ISD board approves agreement with city, Hall Group for performing arts center
Plano City Council unanimously approved a spending plan at its June 14 meeting for the revenue they expect the Collin Creek Mall development tax zone to generate. The first phase of the project includes new apartment buildings, restaurants and underground parking. (Rendering courtesy Centurion American)
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Texas Central has signed a $16 billion contract with Webuild to lead the civil construction team that will build the train. (Rendering courtesy Texas Central)
Texas Central signs $16B construction contract for high-speed rail project
Grocery store chain H-E-B announced June 8 the company's plans to open a store in McKinney. (Matt Payne/Community Impact Newspaper)
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H-E-B balloon.
H-E-B announces plan to open McKinney store
A new residential community called Stover Creek was on the McKinney City Council agenda June 1. (Courtesy city of McKinney)
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From Across the Pond offers various British dishes, such as shepherd's pie and fish and chips. (Courtesy From Across the Pond)
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