Plano officials hear from residents, parents on future of closed Plano ISD campuses
Plano officials held their first open-house discussion Sept. 24 at Haggard Middle School to gather community input on the three Plano ISD schools the city is purchasing.
What happened: More than 80 nearby residents and community members attended to ask questions and share concerns about the redevelopment of Davis Elementary property. Most attendees opposed any kind of housing development and favored creating a public park, potentially extending the nearby Caddo Park, which the current zoning would also allow.
Some context: After PISD trustees voted to close four campuses in June 2024 due to declining enrollment, the city of Plano approved an interlocal agreement to purchase Davis, Forman Elementary and Armstrong Middle. Plano approved funding to purchase the three campuses earlier this year, and the city is planning to finalize the purchase in November, Plano’s Real Estate Manager Matt Yager said.
Looking ahead: Plano Neighborhood Engagement Manager Stephanie Peacock said Plano City Council will have the final decision on the properties’ future after community meetings and discussions.
Groundworks Dance Company offers dance instruction, competition in Richardson
Groundworks Dance Company moved into a new space in Richardson on July 18, director and owner Giovanni Allen said.
What you need to know: Groundworks offers dance training for students ages 10-to-18 in many different styles and the company also travels to dance competitions, Allen said.
Quote of note: “The mission of Groundworks is to grow the dancers as people as well as dancers,” Allen said. “It's to prepare those dancers that want to continue to the next stage in their career—whether it's to go to New York and train, or to get an agent or to find their local dance company here in Dallas.”
Maple Street Biscuit Company locations close in Frisco, Keller, McKinney
Representatives of the Florida-based breakfast restaurant Maple Street Biscuit Company have closed four locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The details: The Frisco, Keller and two McKinney locations have closed. Sign at the former Maple Street Biscuit Company locations in Keller and McKinney point customers to the company's website. The restaurant's parent company, Cracker Barrel, announced 14 Maple Street locations would close in a Sept. 17 financial report.
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Andalous Fresh Mediterranean is slated to open in the first quarter of 2026, said Wassim Merched, founder of Andalous Mediterranean Concepts.
The modern, fast-casual eatery will feature a dining experience that combines buffet-style service with plated dishes. Cold items, including fresh dips, salads and toppings will be available buffet-style while proteins will be plated fresh from the kitchen, Merched said in an email.
“This location will serve as a prototype model for future growth opportunities, allowing us to perfect a scalable concept while delivering the same authentic Andalous flavors,” Merched said.
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Le Beef Steak & Frites recently opened in Plano’s Shops at Legacy North, a company representative said.
The French cuisine restaurant, which is owned and operated by brothers Alex Nunes and David Jeil, serves a prix fixe menu, including an artisan salad, 50-day wet-aged, USDA Prime top blade steak, signature fries and a proprietary Le Beef sauce. Other protein options include chicken and sausage. A vegetarian plate is also available.
