eBay rejects Grapevine-based GameStop’s $55.5 billion takeover bid
eBay rejects GameStop's $55.5B takeover bid, citing financing & operational risks. GameStop's ambitious acquisition plans face a significant setback.
McKinney P&Z approves site plan exception for Chuy’s restaurant
A new Chuy's location is slated for west McKinney, according to city planning documents. (Rendering courtesy city of McKinney) McKinney officials have signed off on a site plan for a new Chuy’s Tex Mex restaurant coming to the West Grove development along West University Drive. In a nutshell. The...
City of Rowlett ‘retools’ search for fire chief after losing first slate of finalists
The city of Rowlett said it's retooling its search for a new permanent fire chief amid a dispute with the firefighters' association over the recruitment process. The city last week named Mitchell Randles from Temple, Texas, as its new interim chief. He replaces former interim chief Chris Ensley, who served in the role
HP Students Design Dilbeck-Inspired Playhouse
The Highland Park students behind a playhouse modeled after a fairytale-esque Charles Dilbeck-designed Park Cities home hope their design combines fun, creative elements and architecture education. Each year in recent years, students in the environmental architecture class within the Moody Advanced Professional Studies
Addison Approves Impact Study As Mary Kay Explores HQ Sale
Addison is taking a closer look at the future of one of its most recognizable corporate campuses as plans around the Mary Kay headquarters property begin to take shape. At its April 28 meeting, the Addison City Council approved a professional services agreement with Cobb, Fendley and Associates worth up to $164,075 to
Frisco’s Flagship Plaza Benched for World Cup Kickoff
Frisco’s long-awaited Fourth Street Plaza, billed as the future “living room” of downtown, will not be ready in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. City officials have pulled the plug on a June 20 grand-opening celebration after construction crews fell behind on the plaza’s shade canopy, stage and landscaping, leaving th
Grapevine Honors Texas’ Longest-Serving Mayor William D. Tate After 50 Years In Office
F ew city leaders remain part of a community’s story for decades . In Grapevine, Mayor William D. Tate has helped shape the city’s story for half a century. This May, Grapevine will officially launch a yearlong Golden Jubilee celebration honoring Tate’s 50 years in office, a milestone that makes him the longest-serving
Restaurant-style convenience store chain TXB makes DFW debut in Frisco
A Texas-based convenience store chain known for its high-quality, restaurant-style food has debuted its first Dallas-Fort Worth location in Frisco: TXB (Texas Born) has opened at 15355 Preston Rd. TXB Frisco is the chain's largest location yet, a release says; it features a 16-pump gas station, walk-in beer cooler, Sub
Authentic Argentine flavors at Stefania’s Empanadas in McKinney
Stefania's Empanadas is a small Argentine cafe in McKinney offering a variety of traditional dishes, including empanadas, sandwiches, pizzas, salads, desserts, and five signature lattes.
Gateway Church, Robert Morris settle lawsuit over disgraced pastor’s retirement payout
Southlake-based Gateway Church and its founding pastor Robert Morris have agreed to dismiss a civil lawsuit over whether Morris should get millions as part of his retirement after allegations of child sexual abuse surfaced, court documents show. It's not clear if Morris will get any payout from the megachurch. KERA...

















