North Texas suburbs are among the fastest growing cities in the US
The top five fastest growing suburban areas in the United States are all in Texas, according to new data from the U.S. Census . Celina, north of Dallas, has been recognized as the fastest growing city for the second consecutive year . From 2024 to 2025, the population increased by almost 25% to over 64,400 residents. T
Trader Joe’s Just Opened 2 New Stores—and More Locations Are Coming Soon
The grocery chain continues to expand across the country.
Coast-to-Coast Investors Snag 595 McKinney Units in Craig Ranch Power Play
A Kansas City real estate shop has teamed up with a California investor to scoop up nearly 600 apartments in McKinney, one of the Dallas-Fort Worth area's faster-growing suburbs. Northland-based 7Acre Investments partnered with Monument Square Investment Group to acquire McKinney Square, a 595-unit garden-style complex
Plano’s new ride service logs more than 300 trips in first week. Rides will...
PLANO, Texas — Plano residents are embracing the city’s new on-demand transportation service for older adults, with hundreds of rides booked during the program’s first week, the city said Thursday. Currently, rides are free through June 4, 2026. The City of Plano said Plano Rides by Via...
Allen to see increased rate for solid waste, recycling services
The city’s current contract with CWD extends through May 31, 2029. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) The city of Allen’s monthly bill for solid waste and recycling services is set to increase. Allen City Council approved a rate adjustment with Community Waste Disposal that will increase the city’s monthly payment...
Plano Is Getting A Massive Indoor Sand Play Space For Kids
A new indoor play concept designed around sand , imagination and hands-on creativity is heading to Plano. Diggers Cove is preparing to open this summer, bringing what it describes as an indoor sand playground experience for children ages 1 to 10. The upcoming play space will be located at 7224 Independence Parkway, Sui
Taste of Sachse returns for second year
A community initiative aimed at supporting local businesses and encouraging residents to shop and dine locally is returning to Sachse for a second year this spring. The Taste of Sachse, organized by the Sachse Economic Development Corporation, started on May 4, runs through June 1 and features 19 participating business
Collin College students graduate Friday
About 1,400 graduates of Collin College will receive their degrees at two separate commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 15. Both events will be held at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Road, in Allen. At 11 a.m., the ceremony will celebrate students graduating with academic certificates,...
Darius Rucker mixes fireworks, fun and golf in Dallas July 4
It’s sure to be a celebration that’s even bigger than “Bottle Rockets” with Scotty McCreery and Hootie & the Blowfish: Darius Rucker’s booked to play Fireworks on the Fairway at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa this Fourth of July. Given Darius’ fondness for golf,...
Inside Hillwood’s $4B Bet on Celina’s Future
From 1,200 feet above Celina, the scale of Hillwood’s new $4 billion Ramble community comes into focus. Last week, CandysDirt.com toured the developer’s 1,380-acre master-planned community aboard Hillwood’s corporate helicopter, getting a firsthand look at the project that will eventually bring more than 4,200 homes to
