Frisco residents will soon enjoy a new 122‑acre green space as the Northwest Community Park is scheduled to open on Sept. 19. Construction began in January 2025 and the park, located along Teel Parkway near the PGA of America headquarters, will provide families with trails, playgrounds and open‑field recreation just three months later than the original June 2026 target.
Keller Planning & Zoning Commission backs Kroger Marketplace
At its Sept. 8 meeting, the Keller Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve a specific‑use permit for a Kroger Marketplace that will include a gas station. The approval clears a major hurdle for Kroger’s relocation to a new site, promising additional grocery options and jobs for Keller residents. A separate mixed‑use proposal, Samantha Springs Commerce, which would have added 31 brownstone homes, received a future land‑use plan but did not secure final approval at the same meeting.
New bakery delights Frisco shoppers
Family‑owned BreadHaus opened a new location in Frisco, expanding its presence beyond its original Grapevine shop that launched in 1996. The bakery offers artisan sourdoughs, cookies, bars and pretzels made without commercial yeast, preservatives or artificial additives, giving local families fresh, wholesome choices.
Celina annexes 578 acres for growth
Celina City Council approved voluntary land annexations totaling 578 acres at its Aug. 11 meeting. The additions include 10 acres earmarked for Celina ISD Elementary School No. 8, 40 acres for a residential development, and 528 acres for a mixed‑use project, positioning the city for continued population growth and new educational facilities.
Prosper data‑center project withdrawn
White Rose Partners announced the withdrawal of Project Tomahawk, a proposed data center that was slated for review by the Prosper Town Council on Sept. 8. The developer’s decision removes a large‑scale technology project from the town’s development pipeline.
Atmos Energy rate increase approved by Frisco City Council
During a Sept. 1 meeting, Frisco City Council adopted a negotiated settlement that permits Atmos Energy to raise natural‑gas rates beginning Oct. 1. Residents can expect higher monthly bills starting in October, a change the council said reflects the utility’s need to cover rising operational costs.
These developments illustrate active local governance aimed at expanding community amenities, supporting business growth, and ensuring essential services meet the needs of families across the Dallas‑Fort Worth metroplex.
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