The Karahan Companies and KDC are planning to develop approximately 11 million square feet of build-to-suit office space in Frisco’s 2,500-acre Fields development.

What we know: According to an Oct. 8 Fields press release, the team plans to develop about 11 million square feet of office space with build-to-suit opportunities along the Dallas North Tollway, Panther Creek Parkway, Highway 380 and PGA Parkway.

If fully developed, the office hub could serve as one of the largest in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Tin Star Tacos is planning a new location in Frisco’s The Mix, according to documents filed with TDLR.

The gist: According to an Oct. 6 TDLR filing, a space on the future site of Frisco’s The Mix will undergo a $250,000 renovation and finish-out to construct a Tin Star location with an outdoor patio. Construction to convert the 2,947-square-foot space is expected to start Nov. 1 and finish by May 1, 2027.

Tin Star’s menu features a variety of tacos including beef, chicken, pork and seafood options, along with burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, appetizers, salads, desserts and a selection of margaritas.

Thonglor opened its flagship Thai restaurant in Frisco Oct. 5.

What to know: The restaurant offers a variety of Thai and Isan items like fried red snapper, pad kra pao, drunken udon noodles, egg drop soup, grilled lobster, chicken wings, grilled pork jowl and lamb curry.

• 4350 Main St., Ste. 140, Frisco

Check out five upcoming, ongoing and completed transportation projects around Dallas-Fort Worth.

1. Frisco Street construction

Project: Frisco Street will be constructed into a four-lane roadway from Eldorado Parkway to Panther Creek Parkway.

Update: The project is in the design phase and expected to start later this year.

• Timeline: late 2026-mid 2027

• Cost: $15 million

• Funding source: city of Frisco

2. Campbell Road and University Parkway intersection work

Project: Crews will upgrade traffic signals and perform work on the intersection lanes at Campbell Road and University Parkway in Richardson.

Update: The construction contract was awarded to JR West Texas Concrete, and construction is expected to begin in January.

• Timeline: January 2026-summer 2027

• Cost: $1.53 million

• Funding source: city of Richardson

Texans interested in casting their midterm election ballots before Election Day can do so from Oct. 19-30, the state's early voting period.

The overview: Registered voters can visit any polling place in their county during early voting. They will receive a ballot with federal, state and local races—from the U.S. Senate and Texas governor to city and school district officials.

Dates to know:

• Oct. 19: Early in-person voting begins

• Oct. 23: Deadline to apply to vote by mail

• Oct. 30: Early in-person voting ends

• Nov. 3: Election Day

Something to note: Local election officials are also working through a backlog of voter registrations after the Texas Department of Public Safety failed to send some registration records to counties, according to previous reporting. Texans who registered before the Oct. 5 deadline but do not appear on the rolls can still cast a provisional ballot, per the secretary of state.

More details: To check out candidate Q&As and review all races on local ballots, visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide.