Prosper approved a $2 billion Venetian village on the Dallas North Tollway, while Indian grocery store and food court Spices of India eyes a 2027 opening in McKinney.
Check out six trending stories from Community Impact’s Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.
Prosper greenlights $2B Venetian village on Dallas North Tollway
The Marco, a mixed-use development modeled after an Italian village, has received approval from the town of Prosper. Prosper Town Council unanimously approved a rezoning and planned development for the project at an Oct. 27 meeting. Plans for the development include a lagoon, canals, corporate offices, shopping, a theater, up to two hotels and a variety of housing options, according to town documents.
Read the full story from Reporter Jenna Stephenson
Spices of India grocery store, food court slated for 2027 opening in McKinney
Indian grocery store and food court Spices of India is set to open in the Plaza at Fort Buckner retail center in 2027, a representative of the business confirmed. The 15,600-square-foot, family-owned store will offer South Asian staples such as spices, rice, flours, lentils and beans, as well as fresh-made roti, samosas and puff pastries.
Get more details from Editor Shelbie Hamilton
Little Dutch opens with contemporary Italian concept in Grapevine
A new Italian eatery offering an upscale, distinctive dining experience is now open in Grapevine. Little Dutch offers Italian menu items along with dishes inspired by other regions, according to a city of Grapevine press release. The restaurant’s interior features a glass atrium with crystal chandeliers and a green glass bar.
See what the buzz is about from Editor Hannah Johnson
More than 214K ballots cast in Collin County during first week of early voting
At the close of the first week of early voting on Oct. 25, 214,745 voters had cast their ballots at polling locations in Collin County, county documents show. About 26.9% of the county’s registered voters have turned out for the midterm election as of Oct. 25, according to the Collin County Elections Office.
Read more from Editor Shelbie Hamilton
Vaaraahi - Biryanis & Beyond offers Indian cuisine in Frisco
Vaaraahi - Biryanis & Beyond opened its flagship location in Frisco on Oct. 16. The restaurant serves Indian cuisine, including Hyderabadi-style biryanis, curries, tandoori kebabs, South Indian specialties and Indo-Chinese dishes, along with desserts and drinks.
Continue reading from Reporter Jack Hintze
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Keller ISD, Place 5
Keller ISD voters will choose between three candidates for the KISD, Place 5 seat, which will be on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election. Candidates running for the position include Chris Coker, Colin Hodges and Andrew Walsh. Coker is the incumbent and has held the position since May 2023, according to previous reporting.
Read the Q&A from Editor Gabby Bailey
