Frisco opened Fourth Street Plaza, the last piece of the city’s $83 million downtown reinvestment project, while five restaurants opened in McKinney.
Check out six trending stories from Community Impact’s Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.
Haldiram’s offers Indian street food, sweets in Frisco
Haldiram’s opened its first United States location in Frisco on Oct. 11. With more than 400 total stores and restaurants across the globe, Haldiram’s offers traditional Indian dishes, snacks, sweets, street food and full meals.
See what the buzz is about from Reporter Jack Hintze
Tacos, burgers: Check out 5 newly opened restaurants in McKinney
Looking for something new to try in the Dallas-Fort Worth area? Check out these five restaurants that have recently opened in McKinney, as reported by Community Impact. JAC’s Burger Co. opened in the space formerly occupied by JC’s Burger House, and Potbelly opened a new toasted-sandwich location in September.
Read the full list from Editor Shelbie Hamilton
Craig International sells District 121 retail property in McKinney
Craig International has sold District 121’s retail component, which includes multiple restaurants and businesses. District 121, which opened in 2023, includes Mi Cocina, Bob’s Steak and Chop House, Pie Tap, Broken Yolk and The Common Table among its tenants.
Get the full story from Reporter Colby Farr
Frisco opens Fourth Street Plaza, completing $83M reinvestment project
Frisco celebrated the opening of Fourth Street Plaza on Oct. 13, marking the conclusion of the city’s $83 million downtown reinvestment project. The approximately 85,000-square-foot plaza between Main and Elm streets will serve as a gathering space for public events, including live music, improv shows and sunrise yoga.
Continue reading from Reporter Jack Hintze
Collectibles, coffee: Check out 5 businesses opened recently at Allen Premium Outlets
Check out these 5 businesses that recently opened locations at Allen Premium Outlets. Collector’s Edition opened in early October, offering sports memorabilia, Funko Pop figurines, jerseys, games, trading cards and more, while Coach Coffee Shop opened within Allen Premium Outlets’ Coach store.
Read more from Editor Shelbie Hamilton and Reporter Mary Katherine Shapiro
Council OKs agreement that could see Plano ISD contribute $250M to Stars arena tax zone
An agreement between Plano and Plano ISD could see the school district contribute up to $250 million toward the tax increment reinvestment zone, or TIRZ, for the proposed Dallas Stars arena. Under the agreement, the city would allow PISD to use the arena for district events, such as graduations, or for career pathways and internship programs.