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Top 5 Reads Of The Week [March 30 - April 4]

Stay connected and informed with the top 5 reads of the week March 30 - April 4, 2025
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Big headlines, local flavor and a dash of star power — this week’s top reads pack in just the right mix of news and curiosity. Whether it’s unexpected celebrity sightings or stories that dig into the roots of North Texas towns, there’s plenty to scroll through. 

Stay connected and dive into these engaging stories about what’s happening in our community.

The Myth Behind Anna And Melissa’s Names: A Tale Of Two Sisters

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. Photo: City of Anna

In the quiet suburban neighborhoods of North Texas lie two cities whose origins remain a fascinating historical mystery: Anna and Melissa. READ MORE


III Forks Opens Bold New Flagship In Addison On April 8

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Photo: III Forks Addison

As Local Profile previously reported, III Forks is stepping into a new era  —  more glow, more gold and a fresh new address. And now we know exactly when that era starts. READ MORE


Luxury Living: 285 Millon-Dollar Homes Planned For Prosper

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. Photo: Town of Prosper

Prosper’s rapidly growing landscape is set to welcome a new luxury residential community as Highland Homes and Tellus Group join forces to develop Mirabella, a 190-acre neighborhood designed for upscale living. READ MORE


Easter Feasts: Plano’s Best Brunch Spots To Celebrate

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. Photo: Whiskey Cake

Brunch is already the reigning champ of meals — part breakfast, part lunch and all kinds of delicious. But let's be real: it tastes even better after surviving a marathon church service or keeping up with sugar-charged kids at Easter egg hunts. READ MORE


Breaking: Kurt Russell Is Heading To Frisco For Omni PGA’s SAVOR

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Photo: Gogi Wines

The SAVOR Festival will soon be upon us, and there is a last-minute addition to its celebrity line-up. Omni just announced that Kurt Russell of Kurt Russell fame (and star of TombstoneThe Thing and The Hateful Eight) is coming to Frisco. READ MORE

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Collin County’s Growth Keeps Expanding: 42-Acre Development Planned For Lucas

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Photo courtesy of Younger Partners

The city of Lucas is preparing for a major transformation with a 42-acre mixed-use development that includes a 130,000-square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center, a 25,000-square-foot restaurant village with 15 adjacent pad sites, and a community park. READ MORE

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