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Top 5 Reads Of The Week [March 24-28]

Stay connected and informed with the top 5 reads of the week March 24-28, 2025
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Children's Health Stadium at Prosper ISD

Some stories are just too good to miss, and this week’s top reads at Local Profile are serving up plenty to talk about. Big moves, bold flavors, and a few unexpected twists — there’s something for everyone. Dive in and stay informed about what’s happening in our community.

Ranked Top 5: Prosper Is One Of The Wealthiest School Districts In Texas

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The center could have everything from student art to Broadway shows. Photo: City of Frisco

North Texas continues to set the standard for affluence in education, with seven of the state's top ten wealthiest school districts calling the region home, including one right here in Collin County. READ MORE


Opulent And Delicious: Catch Serves Up Sushi, Steaks And Luxury

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Madai ceviche with wakaume pickled peaches, pomegranate and Amarillo sauce. Photo: Shoko Ashcraft / Local Profile

When a new restaurant is announced, there's excitement. (There always is!) And there's even more hype, perhaps, especially when it's a big glitzy restaurant with outposts in New York, Vegas and Miami Beach. READ MORE


Plano Offers $800,000 Incentive As California-Based Manufacturer Opens HQ

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. Photo: Granite Park 6

Simpson Strong-Tie Co., a California-based manufacturer specializing in structural building products, is expanding its operations with a new headquarters in Plano with a 38,372-square-foot lease. Although the company will keep its headquarters in California, it is expanding with a second in Plano. READ MORE


First Look: Fritz’s Adventure Is Opening In Grandscape And Here’s What To Expect

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. ​ Photo: Matilda Preisendorf | Local Profile

At Grandscape in The Colony, you can devour mouthwatering Thai food, sip cocktails at hidden speakeasies, crush your friends at mini golf and even catch some waves — yes, actual waves. But hold on to your hats, because things are about to get even wilder with Fritz’s Adventure making its North Texas debut. And trust us, it’s ridiculously cool. READ MORE


Fore! Peyton Manning Invests In Frisco-Based Golf Lifestyle Company

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Photo: Good Good Golf

Frisco-based Good Good Golf — a golf lifestyle brand and internet sensation — secured a $45 million investment to fuel its expansion across content, retail and live experiences. And one of the most famous athletes and sports enthusiasts and getting in on the action. READ MORE


HONORABLE MENTION

Still So Delicious: Chído Taco Lounge Reborn As Casa Alma

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Looks nice, huh? Photo: Brian Ashcraft / Local Profile

It's Chído, but all grown up," Chance Williamson, general manager at the newly-minuted Casa Alma Restaurante Mexicano. Chído Taco Lounge opened in Frisco in 2021, with metallic surfaces and neon graffiti-style skull art. On the surface, Chído's latest carnation in Frisco, Casa Alma, couldn't be any different. But you know what's the same? The food is still great. READ MORE

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