Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of May 4.

Note: The following stories were published May 2-3.

Greater Houston

1,080-acre community to be developed at FM 1774, Hwy. 105 in Plantersville


A 1,080-acre residential community with commercial space is in the works for the intersection of Hwy. 105 and FM 1774 in Plantersville, according to a May 2 release from NewQuest Properties, a commercial real estate firm.


Dallas-Fort Worth

La Hacienda Ranch in Frisco reopens after kitchen fire repairs


La Hacienda Ranch has been coordinating with the city of Frisco over the past several months as it worked to renovate its space and waited on new kitchen equipment to arrive.

First portion of Grand Park in Frisco open to the public this fall


Residents will soon be able to explore the beginnings of what Frisco officials consider one of their most ambitious parks.

Central Texas

Pflugerville ISD facing financial woes due to property values

With local property values on the rise and more development coming by the day, Pflugerville ISD’s tax base is larger than ever—but officials said the district may not be better off financially because of it.


Downtown Pflugerville to expand east, add numerous amenities

Leaders in Pflugerville are ramping up plans for projects within the city’s downtown boundaries as well as an expansion of the footprint of downtown.

Anna Lotz, Matt Payne and Carson Ganong contributed to this report.