As a family owned and operated business, the Krasniqi family places high priority on providing a family-friendly environment at Venezia Trattoria.

“My mom is a wonderful lady. Whenever we train [new hires], she'll train them and show how hospitality should be run,” said Tony Krasniqi, manager of the McKinney location of Venezia Trattoria. “The main thing is making sure everyone feels like part of the family.”

On the menu: Krasniqi said lasagna is widely considered in the restaurant industry to be a barometer of an Italian restaurant’s overall quality. He said their lasagna is their top-selling item and credits the made-from-scratch sauce as the reason for the success. Their Chilean seabass ranks second on the popularity chart and is one of Mandy Krasniqi’s favorite dishes.  

• 1820 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney

Face Foundrié is set to open in McKinney’s West Grove, according to onsite signage.

What they will offer: Face Foundrié offers facials, lash and brow services, and skincare, according to the company website.  

• 8701 W. University Drive, Ste. 400, McKinney

A new residential development called Mercy Court Townhomes is being proposed near the intersection of North Lake Forest Drive and Bloomdale Road in McKinney.

The full story: McKinney City Council members unanimously approved zoning and annexation terms Feb. 3 for 11.2 acres of land that will hold the future development. The land is being zoned as a mixed residential district, which allows for a mix of housing types such as duplexes or triplexes, according to McKinney’s unified development code.

Developers intend to build 65 townhome units across 18 buildings, according to project officials. Buildings will be limited to two stories in height, according to a letter of intent attached to the agenda.

Quote of note: Ola Seriki, president of OFS Ventures behind the project, said he looks forward to developing the project in McKinney.

“It’s our first project in McKinney, and we hope it won’t be the last,” he said. “We’ll make it an exemplary project in terms of quality and finishing, and we hope it will enhance the environment.”

Texans will see candidates for 18 statewide positions on the March primary ballot, including one state railroad commissioner, the state land commissioner and the state agriculture commissioner.

The overview: Despite its name, the Railroad Commission of Texas does not govern the state’s railroads. So what do railroad commissioners and the leaders of other Texas agencies do?

Community Impact compiled information about various state agencies to help inform Texans before they head to the polls for the March primary elections.

At the polls: Early voting runs from Feb. 17-27, and primary election day is March 3.