Dallas Stars President Brad Alberts said the team ultimately decided to move to Plano to follow its fans.

Stars officials and representatives with Centennial and Cawley Partners, two real estate companies involved in the development of a new arena in Plano, were present for an open house hosted by the city of Plano about the project.

What they’re saying: Alberts said the Stars fanbase has been progressively moving north up the Dallas North Tollway.

Put in perspective: Data from the North Central Texas Council of Governments from May found that Collin County led all counties in growth across the metroplex.

A new ramen place to open in Plano is now preparing to open in fall 2026.

What they offer: Kouchan Ramen will offer Tonkotsu ramen with spicy and black garlic options as well as gyoza, or dumplings, according to the company’s latest news release.

Frisco’s The Community Grill closed after nine years, while Frontier Airlines added a route connecting Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with New Orleans. Check out six trending stories from Community Impact’s Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.

1. The Community Grill closes after 9 years in Frisco

2. 5 restaurants now open, coming soon in Plano

3. Northwest Community Park to open this fall

4. Food hall concept Wonder to offer cuisine from more than 20 restaurants in McKinney

5. Frontier Airlines adds previous Spirit Airlines route from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

6. Watters Trail South now open in Allen following $1.1M expansion

Texan restaurant chain Cotton Patch Cafe announced that it has been acquired by Local Favorite Restaurants.

The overview: The chain announced June 29 that Local Favorite Restaurants had acquired Cotton Patch Cafe from Altamont Capital Partners.

Local Favorite Restaurants currently owns and operates other Texas restaurants, such as El Fenix Mexican Restaurant, Snuffer's Restaurant & Bar, Twisted Root Burger Company and Meso Maya.

Looking back: Cotton Patch Cafe originally opened in Nacogdoches, Texas, in 1989. Since then, Cotton Patch Cafe has served up Southern-style cooking at 46 locations across Texas and New Mexico. Despite becoming a chain, Cotton Patch Cafe has kept its original scratch-made recipes as well as its $9.99 Texas Value Meals.