Top 5 Reads Of The Week [Nov. 10-14] – Local Profile

As the week wraps up, North Texas is closing on a high note filled with change, celebration and a touch of holiday sparkle. From community milestones to festive highlights, there’s been plenty to talk about and even more to look forward to.

So before the new week begins, take a moment to catch up on the stories everyone’s been reading and talking about.

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Collin County drivers now have a new option for getting around the northwest corridor with the official opening of Segment 3C of the Collin County Outer Loop on Nov. 7, 2025. READ MORE

Photo: Chuck E. Cheese

The childhood favorite that defined birthday parties for decades is leveling up. Chuck E. Cheese will open its first-ever Adventure World, a new 12,000-square-foot indoor playground in Arlington, Texas, designed entirely around active play, imagination and family connection. READ MORE

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For most of us, Thanksgiving is the perfect excuse to eat ridiculously well with the people we love (or at least tolerate). If you’d rather skip the cooking chaos and still get a feast that impresses, this roundup of the juiciest Thanksgiving restaurant specials and takeout options has you covered. READ MORE

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Frisco’s highly anticipated Fields West development is getting even bigger. The Karahan Companies announced ten new tenants joining its luxury retail and dining lineup, bringing the project to 70% pre-leased ahead of construction going vertical this fall. READ MORE

2025’s Top Christmas-Themed Bars And Restaurants In Frisco, Plano, Dallas And Beyond

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For many North Texans, the holidays mean twinkling lights, spiked eggnog and more holiday spirit than an elf on espresso — because why stop at decking the halls when you can deck the bar, too? READ MORE

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After nearly a quarter century at The Shops at Willow Bend, Dillard’s is saying goodbye. The longtime anchor store is the latest major retailer to depart the Plano mall, signaling another shift as the once-bustling shopping center prepares for a massive overhaul and potential reinvention. READ MORE

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