Paris Baguette bakes up bread and croissants for new Dallas suburb
International bakery-café Paris Baguette is bringing sweet things to Richardson, with the recent opening of a new location at 7615 Campbell Rd., Suite 106. The Richardson restaurant (which technically comes up as North Dallas in the locations list, but is being called "Richardson") is headed by franchisees Sweta...
New study puts 4 Texas cities in top 10 struggling most financially
A new report from WalletHub shows financial stress is hitting home for many Texans, with 4 of the top 10 most financially distressed cities in the country located in the state.
Plano City Council changes rules for public comment
Plano City Council introduced new rules for public comment on nonagenda items that will take effect in April. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) Plano City Council is changing the rules for speaking at city meetings. The changes will decrease the frequency of comments of public interest and eliminate public...
Texas Attorney General urges Collin County to reject ‘EPIC City’ development
Attorney General Ken Paxton is urging Collin County to block the "EPIC City" housing project, citing a lawsuit that claims the land was annexed illegally to avoid state oversight. The project faces allegations of securities fraud, with Paxton claiming developers misled investors and funneled funds into their own...
Large sinkhole forces trail closure at White Rock Lake as city monitors stability
City officials say rain could worsen a deep sinkhole along a popular White Rock Lake trail, prompting temporary repairs and a safety closure.
Richardson’s Long-Empty Sears Set For 2026 Revival With Aeon
The hulking former Sears at Richardson Square is getting a second act as a multimillion-dollar, internationally flavored retail hub, with developers saying parts of the project should reopen this year. The old enclosed mall layout is being traded in for open-air corridors, a vendor-driven food hall and specialty...
Crayola Experience Briefly Reopens Before Closing Again At Willow Bend (Update)
After an unexpected shutdown that left families and mall visitors puzzled, the Crayola Experience at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano is once again welcoming guests. The colorful, hands-on attraction quietly reopened after being closed for about a month following a landlord lockout tied to unpaid rent. While the...
$17M mixed-use development to bring restaurants, more in Phase 1 of downtown Allen revitalization
When completed, the site will feature 18,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, a public pocket park, a stage and temporary parking, per city documents. (Rendering courtesy city of Allen) After years of planning, Allen officials are moving forward with plans for a revitalized downtown. In a 6-0 vote...
Hershey to grow with $2.85M expansion project in Frisco
An expansion project is slated for The Hershey Company office space located in Frisco’s The Tower at Hall Park. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) The Hershey Company will undergo a $2.85M office space expansion project in Frisco. The company’s office is located on the 12th floor of The Tower at Hall Park in Frisco.
Plano buys Harrington Homestead for new nonprofit hub
A new nonprofit hub is coming to a historic Plano property after city leaders approved a real estate contract to purchase the Harrington Homestead. During a March 9 meeting, the Plano City Council approved a $2 million real estate contract to purchase the Harrington Homestead property, which will support the creation...
