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

Quote of note: “My mom [Mandy Krasniqi] 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 Venezia Trattoria in McKinney. “The main thing is making sure everyone feels like part of the family.”

• 3555 Murphy Road, Ste. 107, Richardson

Chef-developed food delivery service Wonder is set to open in Richardson next year, a company representative confirmed.

The details: Wonder is a food app that allows customers to to mix and match dishes from over 20 Wonder-exclusive restaurants in a single order with no delivery fees. It will also offer pickup and dine-in options at its physical Richardson location, where the food will be cooked and prepared. The Richardson location is part of Wonder's larger expansion to Texas that will begin in early 2027, with plans for over 100 new locations across the state opening next year.

• 1401 W. Campbell Rd, Ste. 200, Richardson

The University of North Texas plans to phase out or consolidate several programs as the university faces a $45 million budget shortfall.

The overview: The university plans to close or merge various degrees, majors and minor programs, along with ending several certification pathways, per the UNT website. Students already enrolled in these programs will be able to complete their degrees, but new students will not be allowed to enroll in the majors or minors, per UNT.

Some context: The decision to end or merge programs comes after university officials announced a roughly $45 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025-26. UNT President Harrison Keller cited several reasons for the shortfall, including a drop in international graduate student enrollment and changes to the state funding formula.

A message to UNT staff from Keller said university officials were considering eliminating low-enrollment courses, freezing hiring for some vacant positions and increasing teaching loads to address the shortfall.

Stay informed on five road projects happening around Dallas-Fort Worth. 

1. Traffic signals along Bloomdale Road 
Project: Two traffic lights will be constructed on Bloomsdale Road at the intersections of Hardin Boulevard and Community Avenue.
Update: The city of McKinney approved a contract with traffic engineering firm Lee Engineering during a March 17 meeting for preliminary engineering and final design services for the traffic signals. 

• Timeline: TBD
• Cost: $122,337
• Funding source: city of McKinney

• Timeline: Work will take 10 months to complete.
• Cost: $1.8 million
• Funding sources: federal sources, city of Plano