From a proposed drive-thru to updated public comment rules in Frisco, here are the top trending Community Impact stories in the Dallas-Fort Worth area this week.
1. New drive-thru restaurant proposed along US 380 in McKinney
Developers are seeking approval from the city of McKinney to build a drive-thru restaurant along US 380 west of Custer Road. The city’s planning and zoning commission approved the request Feb. 10. The proposed building is part of a larger 11.62-acre commercial project along US 380 called The Landing.
Read more from Reporter Colby Farr.
2. Opening date set for $1M Starbucks store in McKinney’s Hub 121
A new Starbucks location is slated to open in McKinney’s Hub 121 Feb. 23. The establishment, founded in Seattle in 1971, sells a variety of beverages including coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Construction for the new location has an estimated cost of $1 million, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing.
See more details from Reporter Karen Chaney.
3. Frisco City Council considers new rules for public input
Frisco City Council is considering changing the rules for public input at council meetings. City officials said the move comes after a Feb. 3 meeting where 23 people, including several who were not Frisco residents, spoke about perceived demographic changes in Frisco during the public comment period. City attorneys will compile a list of ways to control the time and manner of speakers during public comment for review during a future work session, which would be voted on during a regular City Council meeting before implementation.
Read the full story from Reporter Jenna Stephenson.
4. Q&A: Meet the Democratic primary candidates for US House District 24
Three candidates are on the Democratic ballot for U.S. House District 24 for the March 3 primary election. One of the three candidates, Jon Buchwald, Kevin Burge and TJ Ware, will appear again on the November ballot against Republican incumbent Beth Van Duyne. She has served as the district’s representative since January 2021. Community Impact reached out to candidates to answer provided questions. Candidates were asked to keep their responses to 50 words and avoid attacking opponents.
Continue reading the Q&A from Reporter Patricia Ortiz.
5. See 5 road project updates around Dallas-Fort Worth
Check out five road project updates around Dallas-Fort Worth, including reconstruction on Eldorado Parkway in McKinney and concrete repairs for Custer Road in Plano.
Read here from Reporter Heather McCullough.
6. Prosper park plan rejected, $2M Denton County roadwork moves forward: 6 Dallas-Fort Worth updates
From road construction in Denton County to policy changes in Frisco, here’s a look at some of the latest news from Community Impact's Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.
Discover more information from Reporter Jacquelyn Burrer.
