Top 5 Reads Of The Week [Oct. 20-24] – Local Profile

North Texas had plenty to talk about this week — from billion-dollar plans reshaping the landscape to magical worlds opening their doors. Between luxury estates, exclusive neighborhoods and grown-up Halloween fun, the stories that grabbed attention were as varied as they were bold. As October winds down, here are five reads worth revisiting before the weekend sweeps you away like a wizard on a broomstick.

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Calling all witches, wizards and Muggles alike! Starting today, the world of everyone’s favorite wizard comes to North Texas with Harry Potter: The Exhibition.  READ MORE

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Imagine waking up in a home where every detail is custom-made for you. Then step outside to rolling green fairways and world-class amenities. That’s life at The Preserve, Frisco’s premier gated neighborhood within the expansive 2,500-acre Fields development. READ MORE

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Celebrate Halloween with a grown-up twist as North Texas comes alive with adult-only thrills, chills and festive fun. From haunted mansions and spooky train rides to costume contests, cocktails and immersive experiences, the region offers plenty of ways for adults to embrace the darker side of the season. READ MORE

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Ahistoric Denton property is set for a major transformation. Johnson Development has partnered with Cole Ranch Co. LP and Denton Range to build Cole Ranch, a $5 billion, 3,100-acre master-planned community in southwest Denton. READ MORE

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Got more cars than driveway? Paradise Ranch Estate in McKinney might just be your dream come true — or at least for your cars. Heading to auction on Nov. 7, this 12,000-square-foot Mediterranean-inspired retreat sits on 10 acres of rolling North Texas land, blending luxury living with plenty of room for your automotive entourage. READ MORE

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