North Texas doesn’t slow down, even in the summer heat. This week’s top reads cover big wins, big builds and the ever-elusive quest for perfectly crispy fried chicken. Whether it’s money, real estate or a little legislative shake-up, there’s plenty to catch up on before the week starts.
Prosper Mom Wins $1 Million At Choctaw Casino During Son’s Birthday Trip
Melissa, a mom from Prosper, didn’t expect to leave Oklahoma a millionaire. But that’s exactly what happened early Sunday morning at Choctaw Casino & Resort Durant. While celebrating her son’s birthday, Melissa’s name was called as the latest winner in the casino’s summer-long 3 Months. 3 Millionaires promotion. READ MORE
Fields West Secures $425 Million For Frisco Megaproject
Fields West, the highly anticipated 55-acre mixed-use urban village rising in Frisco, officially secured a $425 million construction loan, closing on July 1, 2025. READ MORE
Crispy, Golden, Perfect: Collin County’s Best Fried Chicken
Fried chicken: almost everyone loves it, but it’s a tricky bird to master. The perfect balance of flavor, texture and juiciness is rarely achieved. This classic dish is so difficult to perfect because it requires a finessing of technique, heat, seasoning and moisture. Oil temperature, coating formulations and cooking time dramatically influence the result, potentially leading to either undercooked or overly greasy chicken when one element is out of whack. Enter unlicked fingers. READ MORE
Frisco Tops North Texas For Highest Apartment Rents
Frisco officially claimed the top spot for the highest apartment rent prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, according to the latest rental report from Zumper. READ MORE
New Luxury Development Planned For McKinney, Housing 400 Residents
Anew upscale residential development is coming to McKinney as Milhaus and FrontRange Capital Partners break ground on Atheria at West Grove, a high-end apartment and townhome community designed to house nearly 400 residents. READ MORE
Honorable Mention
New Era In Texas: 5 Key Laws Now In Effect From Latest Legislative Wave
After a 140-day session filled with debate, testimony and behind-the-scenes deal-making, the 89th Texas Legislature closed its regular session with a wave of new laws set to reshape everything from schools to the state power grid. READ MORE
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