Who needs a beach vacation when North Texas serves up white sands, lobster rolls and even a roaming herd of goats? This week’s top reads prove that local life knows how to surprise, whether it’s real estate making waves or schools making deals. With summer heating up, now is the perfect time to lean into the unexpected — and maybe pick up a few fun facts for your next dinner conversation.
$8.4 Million Purchase: Plano Buys Land From Two Shuttered PISD Schools
Plano City Council recently approved the $8.4 million purchase of two former elementary school properties from Plano ISD. The deal, part of an interlocal agreement with the district, includes the sites of Davis Elementary and Forman Elementary schools. READ MORE
Golden Nights At Eddie V’s Brings Lobster Rolls And Live Jazz To Plano
Maine lobster meets live jazz this summer at Eddie V’s in Plano. Running through July 25, the Golden Nights Summer event blends indulgence and ambiance with a limited-time pairing: a lobster roll, a glass of wine and a side of sultry live music. READ MORE
Lagoon Living Trend Makes Waves In North Texas Real Estate
At Windsong Ranch, you can spy sunseekers strolling along white sand beaches as electric turquoise waters from a vast lagoon lap their feet. Atop the oceanic ripples, kayakers plunge their paddles into deep waters as paddleboarders skim across the surface in full view of those loafing in sand-lodged lounge chairs or spiking serves on the beach volleyball court. READ MORE
The Team Behind Rye Makes A Triumphant Return To Collin County
The culinary minds behind celebrated North Texas restaurants Rye and Apothicary are back in Collin County with a bold new concept. Flamant, a European-inspired live fire cocktail bar and bistro, is now open at 5880 State Highway 121 in Plano at the Boardwalk at Granite Park. READ MORE
Send In The Goats: 450 Goats Contracted To Clear Trails In McKinney
If you're out for a stroll along McKinney’s Wilson Creek Trail and think you hear bleating instead of birdsong, you’re not imagining things. This month, the city welcomed 450 goats to take over landscaping duties between Bonnie Wenk and Al Ruschhaupt Parks. READ MORE
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