A zoning change could convert 37 acres to an apartment community in McKinney. Meanwhile, 15 North Texas spring festivals are happening soon.
Check out this list of trending stories from Community Impact's Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.
1. Richardson ISD expected to see continued enrollment decline over next 10 years
District-wide enrollment is currently at 36,247 students for the 2025-26 school year, said Hudson Huff with Zonda Demographics. Enrollment declined by 723 students compared to last school year, with second through seventh grade experiencing the most significant drops. Huff said enrollment projections show continued decline over the next decade, with more significant drops predicted over the next several years. Projections show the district dropping below 34,000 students in the 2031-32 school year, Huff said, due primarily to lower birth rates and the anticipated impact of school choice.
See the full report from Reporter Isabella Zeff.
2. Recommendation for zoning change could bring new McKinney apartment community
A new apartment community is being proposed in north McKinney near the future US 380 bypass. If approved, more than 37 acres located along CR 161 in north McKinney would be zoned for multifamily uses, according to a city document. McKinney’s Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zoning request during a Feb. 24 meeting. The request will be forwarded to McKinney City Council for final action in March.
Get the full scoop from Senior Reporter Colby Farr.
3. Texas Health Resources to open McKinney hospital campus in 2028
A new Texas Health hospital is set to bring at least 60 hospital beds to north McKinney. The facility is expected to open in 2028. The hospital campus is slated for a 51-acre site near the intersection of US 75 and Laud Howell Parkway in northeast McKinney, and will include both a hospital and a medical office building. The McKinney hospital will feature 60 beds when it opens, but officials plan to double the capacity in the future.
Continue reading to find out more from Editor Shelbie Hamilton.
4. Q&A: Meet the Democratic primary candidates for US House District 4
Jason Pearce is running against Andrew L. Rubell in the Democratic primary to compete in November for the U.S. House of Representatives District 4 seat. The winner in March will face the winner of the Republican primary in November. Early voting began Feb. 17, and election day is March 3.
Read here from Senior Managing Editor Miranda Jaimes.
5. Tall tales, Cajun cuisine: 15 North Texas festivals and events to check out this spring
Ring in the spring at these 15 festivals and events across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Offerings include the Texas Storytelling Festival in Denton, Arts in Bloom in Downtown McKinney and Cajun Fest in Celina. This list is not comprehensive, and event details are subject to change.
See details for these events and more from Reporter Jenna Stephenson.
6. 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.
See what the buzz is about from Reporter Jenna Stephenson.
