Miyako celebrates third US location with groundbreaking in Plano
Miyako Hotels & Resorts broke ground Oct. 15 on its first Texas location, a $117 million boutique hotel that will blend Japanese design with Texas hospitality. The 12-story, 217-room Miyako Hybrid Hotel Plano is scheduled to open in fall 2027 at 6425 Legacy Drive in the city's business and entertainment district,...
Here’s where you can find a haunted house in Dallas-Fort Worth
It's October and Halloween events are in full force across North Texas.
Radio-controlled cars and reptile supplies: Check out 16 business updates in central, East McKinney
The Serpentarium is now open in McKinney. (Courtesy The Serpentarium) Interested in business news in the McKinney area? Check out 16 businesses now open, coming soon and other updates from central and East McKinney. This list is not comprehensive. Now open. 1. Area RC. The business, which also serves as...
Paxton alleges EPIC City developers violated state laws
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Oct. 14 there is evidence that entities connected to the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) land development project violated federal and state securities laws and regulations. A press release states Paxton formally requested that the Texas State Securities Board review the...
Crucial evidence “lost” in scuba death of little girl
A Rockwall family is seeking answers and accountability after the death of their 12-year-old daughter during a scuba class, citing a failure by law enforcement to secure and analyze crucial evidence, including "lost" dive computer data.
Tarrant County approves contracts with Collin County to address juvenile detention crowding
Tarrant County Commissioners approved two contracts with Collin County that allow local juveniles to be held in out-of-county detention facilities when space runs short in Tarrant County’s own system. The first contract covers pre-adjudication detention, for youths awaiting court proceedings, while the second covers...
Mesquite mother of five fatally shot; police identify suspect
Keisha Hillard was found dead in her home after a welfare check. Police are searching for Christopher Whitt.
Opening date set for newest North Texas H-E-B
ROCKWALL, Texas — North Texas's newest H-E-B will open later this month, the company announced. H-E-B's first store in Rockwall will open Oct. 29, according to a press release from the company. H-E-B, which has expanded rapidly in North Texas since entering the market several years ago, broke ground...
McKinney council names future Towne Lake dog park in honor of Bob Tomes
Towne Lake Park is set to see new amenities added, including a dog park. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) McKinney City Council members passed a resolution in October that supports naming a future dog park at Towne Lake Park after Bob Tomes, known by some as Mr. McKinney. Design is nearly complete...
Tequila-focused Mexican restaurant chain continues Texas growth
The brand does fajitas, margaritas and a whole lot more.
