Big swings, bold moves and a whole lot of local flavor — this week’s top stories are stirring up chatter across North Texas. There’s plenty to chew on, whether you're into city shifts, patio picks or comeback tales with a side of grit. Settle in and catch up on what’s happening around the community.
The Ultimate 2025 Guide To Patios In Plano, Frisco And McKinney
As winter finally packs up its things and sulks away, Spring bursts onto the scene, and with it comes the glorious return of patio season in Collin County. It’s time to emerge from your fleece-lined hibernation cave, dust off your sunglasses and take your rightful place on the patio throne like the warm-weather royalty you are. READ MORE
Frisco’s $340 Million Center For The Arts Sparks Debate At City Hall
Imagine this: Broadway hits like Hamilton, Wicked and The Lion King lighting up a stage in Frisco — a dream, right? Depends on who you ask. READ MORE
Against All Odds: How Knife Plano Has Survived
When Knife Plano opened its doors in late 2018, it walked into a mall already on life support. The Shops at Willow Bend, once expected to be Plano’s crown jewel, endured years of decline. READ MORE
How JCPenney’s Former Campus Will Change Plano
Planning officials have taken another step forward in transforming one of Plano’s most iconic corporate campuses: JCPenney. READ MORE
Coppell Named Second-Best Place To Live In Texas For 2025
Coppell, a quiet yet vibrant suburb outside of Dallas, earned high praise in a new ranking by Niche.com, landing the No. 2 spot on the list of Best Places to Live in Texas for 2025. READ MORE
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