Over 500-home neighborhood proposed for 136-acre site in north McKinney
🏡 Over 500 single-family homes could come to north McKinney following a recommendation from the city's Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone a 136-acre lot just east of the Honey Creek development.
The gist: At an Aug. 26 meeting, the commission unanimously voted to support rezoning the site roughly 1,350 feet west of Trinity Falls Parkway to a planned development zoning type that is consistent with the nearby Honey Creek development guidelines, according to city documents. The lot is currently outside of McKinney city limits, and an annexation request was attached to the rezoning request.
"Five hundred to 600 [homes] is kind of in the neighborhood of where it is, but they're still working on the land plan to nail down the final number," said Levi Wild, developer and president of Wild Land Consulting, at the meeting.
Haruhi Head Spa offers skincare treatments, products in McKinney
Skin care spa and retailer Haruhi Head Spa had a soft opening in late August, manager Tracy Le said. The business will host a grand opening event on Sep. 6, featuring food, a live DJ, dragon dancing and skin care product giveaways.
North Texas psychiatrist shares insights into adolescent mental health, wellness
As students return to school, North Texas Salience Health psychiatrist Dr. Shanila Shagufta said it's important for parents to look for signs of mental health challenges in children and teens.
The context: One in five adolescents experience mental health challenges—emotional, mental, or behavioral—in any given year, Shagufta said, a figure confirmed by the U.S. Center for Disease Control. Salience Health, which offers mental health treatments, has locations in Frisco, Allen, Dallas, McKinney and Plano, according to its website. A new location is planned to open in Southlake at the end of August.
Put in perspective: There are two primary diagnoses seen in adolescents—anxiety and depression—Shagufta said. A significant contributing factor to this mental health crisis is that many social interactions now occur on virtual platforms and some young people struggle to develop social skills in that setting, Shagufta said.
🥐 Check out six recently opened or soon to open places to eat in Plano.
1. Fujiya Ramen: The menu features a variety of ramen dishes including chicken, vegetable and spicy miso. Sushi options include regular rolls, specialty rolls, sushi and sashimi. Additionally, fried rice, spring rolls, shrimp tempura and more are available.
Opened Aug. 6
3421 E. Renner Road, Ste. 102, Plano
2. Paris Baguette : The eatery’s menu includes cakes, tarts, donuts and other sweet options. Savory items like buffalo chicken and ranch pizzetta, four cheese quiche and crab meat croquette are also available.
