Change is in the air — whether it’s at the ballot box, on a construction site or lighting up the night sky. From booming land buys to big changes in schools and local elections, this week’s top reads offer a snapshot of a region redefining itself in real time.
Plano Acquires Third Closed School Campus Amid Declining Enrollment
The city of Plano officially purchased its third shuttered school property in less than a month, marking another major step in how the city and school district are navigating changing demographics and enrollment trends. READ MORE
112 Acres Purchased In Celina For Major Mixed-Use Development
Celina’s transformation into a booming development hub continues with a major land deal at the intersection of Preston Road and the Collin County Outer Loop. DFW LAND’s Vijay Borra secured 112 acres from the Choate Family, longtime landowners with historic ties to the region. READ MORE
The Best Firework Shows In Plano, Frisco, Dallas And Beyond
There’s nothing quite like a Fourth of July celebration — the dazzling glow of fireworks bursting against the night sky, the echoing crackles that follow and that unmistakable smoky scent that lingers in the warm summer air. READ MORE
Collin County Approves $2.3 Million Shift To Hand‑Marked Ballots
Collin County commissioners voted on June 23, 2025, to purchase the equipment needed to transition the county’s in-person voting system to hand-marked paper ballots. Commissioners gave initial approval for the switch earlier this month. READ MORE
DFW Tops U.S. List For Corporate HQ Relocations
DFW is the nation’s top destination for corporate headquarters relocations, according to CBRE’s 2025 update on shifting trends in business strategy. Between 2018 and 2024, 100 companies announced moves to North Texas, more than any other metropolitan area in the country. READ MORE
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