The Marco, a mixed-use development modeled after an Italian village, has received approval from the town of Prosper.

In a nutshell: Plans for the development include a lagoon, canals, corporate offices, shopping, a theater, up to two hotels and a variety of housing options, according to town documents.

What happened: Prosper Town Council unanimously approved a rezoning and planned development for the project at an Oct. 27 meeting.

The local impact: The Marco represents an estimated $2 billion investment, a project representative said.

Quote of note: “This is a very important project, the biggest in the town’s history, so we want to get it right," Town Manager Mario Canizares said.

Murphy USA is open on Preston Road in Celina, a company representative confirmed.

The gist: The gas station offers unleaded, plus, premium and unleaded ethanol-free gasoline as well as diesel, according to the company’s website.

• 1530 S. Preston Road, Celina

Six new restaurants are now open in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, offering a variety of dining experiences:

• Cajun Bistro Cafe & Market opened mid-September in Colleyville, serving Louisiana-sourced seafood, pasta, gumbo, étouffée and po' boys.

• Smithers Smokehouse opened Sept. 26 in Denton, offering authentic Texas barbecue, including meats by the pound, sandwiches, plates and nachos.

• Jimmy’s Burgers and Pizza opened Sept. 29 in Fort Worth, featuring items like crab rangoon pizza and cowboy burgers.

• Diamond Pastry opened Aug. 16 in McKinney, offering sweet and savory pastries made with organic ingredients.

• The Henry, an upscale restaurant, opened Oct. 21 in Plano with an open kitchen, an indoor-outdoor bar and a full-service coffee bar.

• Ajeena Mediterranean Café & Bakery opened Oct. 17 in Richardson, offering traditional and modern Mediterranean cuisine rooted in Palestinian and Lebanese heritage.

Geico is renovating office space in Richardson and is planning renovations. Check out some of the latest construction filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

1. Dove Road Sidewalk

The city of Southlake is installing 90,000 feet of new sidewalk along east Dove Road, according to a TDLR filing. The city is also adding new sidewalk along Randol Mill from Morgan Road to Dove Road as part of a water line improvement project, according to the city website.

• Location: E. Dove Road, Southlake

• Estimated timeline: Nov. 9, 2026-June 30, 2027

• Estimated cost: $27.2 million

2. AutoNation Frisco Ford Remodel

AutoNation Ford is remodeling its dealership in Frisco to include a service drive canopy and new vehicle delivery area, according to a TDLR filling. The renovations are estimated to take a year.

• Location: 6850 SH 121, Frisco

• Estimated timeline: March 1, 2027-March 1, 2028

• Estimated cost: $16 million