AT&T connected the first fibers of its new headquarters in Plano at a groundbreaking event Nov. 12.

The full story: City officials, AT&T representatives and facility developers celebrated the start of construction for the incoming internet provider corporate campus. Officials opted out of the traditional shovel in the dirt ceremony for a first fiber connection instead.

The local impact: The new campus is expected to bring 10,000 jobs to the region by 2039 to meet the conditions of a city economic incentive approved Feb. 23, per previous reporting.

City Manager Mark Israelson said Plano is known to house companies like JPMorgan, Toyota and Liberty Mutual.

"Plano focuses on balancing that aspect of having a great workforce, having great amenities like our parks and libraries, having a great public safety system and investing in infrastructure," he said. "That really helps us to attract companies that know that the local government is going to be well-run and taken care of."

Labels Designer Consignment Boutique, a Plano consignment shop that relocated to a new space earlier this year, plans to expand its online presence.

The details: The new online presence allows customers to purchase high-end fashion items that can be picked up in-store or shipped. Customers can also request a hold on an item and come into the store to try it on before completing a purchase online, owner Judi Gugel said.

What they offer: The store has been in business since 2004. Gugel said Labels Designer Consignment Boutique carries high-end brands of shoes, jewelry, tops, bottoms and dresses.

• 1600 W. Plano Parkway, Warehouse 7, Plano

Plano residents can try a variety of cuisine for Thanksgiving this year from restaurants offering preorder takeout options.

Here are eight locations offering meals or desserts in Plano.

This list is not comprehensive.

1. Lulu Modern’s Flaming Duck Feast

A local Chinese restaurant is celebrating its first anniversary and the holiday season with a new food package for family gatherings. The meal serves four to six guests and includes one Flaming Peking Duck, cucumber and scallions, green beans, crepes, fried rice, duck soup and sauces.

• $188, must be ordered at least 7 days in advance

• 3310 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 121, Plano

2. Maman Thanksgiving Pies

Maman has pies available for order that serve eight to ten people or individual pies for one or two. Flavors include pecan, pumpkin and cinnamon swirl apple pie. Extra pies will be sold in store from Nov. 21-25.

• $40 for full pies, $6.75 for individual

• 7200 Bishop Road, Ste. D, Plano