💭 McKinney City Council members are scheduled to receive an update on homelessness in the city during an upcoming meeting in November.

At a glance: Margaret Li, housing and community development director for McKinney, is expected to provide the update during a Nov. 18 work session. Li’s presentation includes the latest point-in-time count conducted earlier this year and upcoming projects in fiscal year 2025-26.

Also on the agenda: During a regular meeting scheduled after the work session, council members are also considering guiding principles for the development of a destination sports park and entertainment district located on 270 acres of city-owned land. City officials anticipate finding a development partner for the project, according to a city document. The land is expected to be developed for multiple sports opportunities and entertainment and hospitality opportunities.

Get involved: McKinney City Council is scheduled to meet at 3 p.m. for the work session and at 6 p.m. for the regular meeting Nov. 18.

📖 Used Book Depot is now open in McKinney, according to the business’s social media.

The details: The shop sells a variety of books including topics, according to its website, such as:

• Arts, culture and fiction
• Entertainment
• Best sellers and trending topics

🩺 Kidsville Pediatrics opened a second McKinney location in October.

The details: The pediatrician practice offers a variety of services including:

• Well-child visits
• Sick visits
• Immunizations

✈️ The Federal Aviation Administration’s flight reduction emergency order was terminated as of 6 a.m. Nov. 17.

According to a press release, normal operations can resume across the country, including at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Love Field in Dallas.
Those were among 40 airports in the United States on the high-impact list for reductions, though international flights were not disrupted.

The details: The FAA safety team recommended the termination of the emergency reduction order following a detailed review of safety trends and the steady decline of staffing-trigger events in air traffic control facilities, according to a news release.

What they’re saying: “Our goal throughout this has remained unchanged: take care of our customers and limit disruption to their travel plans as much as possible,” American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said in a news release. “We’re ready for business and looking forward to serving customers with a full schedule, especially in advance of the Thanksgiving and year-end holidays.”

🍜 Looking to explore food opportunities beyond your community? Check out the following restaurant news from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, as previously reported by Community Impact.

1. Noodle One: The restaurant, which is Halal-certified, serves beef noodle soup, stir-fry noodles and wok-tossed fried rice, the eatery’s website states.

• Opened in October
• 3311 Preston Road, Frisco

• Opened Oct. 6
• 500 N. US 377, Roanoke