This week’s top reads trace North Texas as it stretches upward, outward and occasionally sideways. From a deep dive into Frisco’s bold ambitions to a fresh look at Collin County’s weekend rituals, May 19–23 delivered stories that reflect a region balancing rapid growth with hometown charm. Whether it’s housing developments or hashbrowns at the market, this week’s reads find the sweet spot between big changes and everyday moments.
Shop Local: The Best Farmers Markets In Collin County
There’s something special about a weekend morning in Collin County — coffee in hand, sun on your face and the smell of fresh-baked bread drifting through the air. READ MORE
DFFW? Frisco Mayor Says It Almost Became FDFW
North Texas is growing fast. These days, cities like Frisco, Plano and McKinney aren’t just suburbs, they’re the center of gravity. So much so that some locals have started using a new nickname for the region: DFFW — Dallas, Frisco, Fort Worth. READ MORE
$104 Million Housing Development Planned For McKinney
Amajor new multifamily development is headed to McKinney, promising to add hundreds of affordable housing units to one of North Texas’s most balanced housing markets. Dallas-based developer JPI, in partnership with the McKinney Housing Authority, is spearheading the project. READ MORE
An Inside Look: The Preserve, Frisco’s Most Ambitious Development Yet
In the far reaches of Frisco, a new chapter in luxury living is underway. City leaders and developers recently celebrated the ribbon-cutting of phase one of The Preserve, an exclusive custom home enclave within the expansive 2,500-acre Fields development. READ MORE
Massive Jump In Millionaires: Dallas Joins Ranks Of World’s Wealthiest Cities
Dallas officially secured its place among the world’s wealthiest cities, according to the newly released World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2025 by Henley & Partners, produced in collaboration with New World Wealth. READ MORE
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