North Texas is never short on surprises — and this week’s top reads are no exception. Big deals, new thrills and a few unexpected detours are reshaping the local landscape in ways worth watching. Settle in and catch up on the stories everyone's talking about.
Why Frisco Keeps Losing Big Business Deals To Nashville
Frisco has made national headlines for its string of high-profile corporate relocations, attracting major employers like Keurig Dr Pepper, TIAA, McAfee and most recently, Toyota Financial — the last of which is the largest announced move in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in the past two years. READ MORE
$1.3 Billion Development Planned For McKinney’s Northwest Gateway
A large $1.3 billion mixed-use development called Long Branch is officially on the horizon for McKinney. Located at the northwest corner of US 75 and the future 380 bypass, Long Branch is designed to become a walkable, vibrant hub just north of downtown McKinney. READ MORE
Get Ready! 30,000-Square-Foot Indoor Slide Park Headed To Frisco
Slick City Action Park — the world’s first indoor dry-slide and air court experience — is set to slide into Frisco this May, bringing high-flying fun, fast slides and just enough chaos to keep all ages coming back for more. READ MORE
The Biggest Reason People Leave Frisco, According To Mayor Jeff Cheney
Frisco seems like it has it all: the Dallas Cowboys Headquarters, the PGA of America and even James Beard-nominated restaurants. But according to Mayor Jeff Cheney, that’s not enough to keep people from leaving. READ MORE
Trick Rider At Omni PGA Frisco Pulls Off The Greatest Trick Of All
Appearances can be deceiving. Inside, Trick Rider classic steakhouse vibes. Located at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, Trick Rider is cowboy-inspired: Staff wear Western-style shirts; above the bar, there is a 16-foot-long horse made from 4,075 crystals; the walls are decorated with framed pistols; and on the menu, there are choice cuts. The Pavlovian response is "Texas" and "steakhouse." That response is correct, but Trick Rider is much, much more than that. READ MORE
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