Plano’s parks are ranked first in Texas and 13th in the nation, according to the latest scoring from the Trust for Public Land, a national nonprofit.

The details: The Trust for Public Land gave Plano a score of 71.1 points out of 100 for its 2026 ParkScore Index.

Learn more: Park Planning Manager Katie Dunham said parks have been a priority for the city for three decades.

Somisomi soft-serve and takiyaki is opening soon at the corner of US 75 and Legacy Drive.

The details: The ice cream shop offers fish-shaped waffle cone pastries called taiyaki filled with various flavors of soft-serve, including milk, pistachio, matcha, salted caramel and more.

The first airport restaurant for Portillo’s opened inside Terminal B at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in late May.

Travelers can order Portillo’s signature menu items like Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers and Portillo’s chocolate cake, according to a news release. Plans for the Chicago eatery were first announced last May, according to previous reporting.

The details: The restaurant features self-order kiosks and order-ahead pickup, as well as a Portillo’s Grab & Go area. There is also a variety of seating options for more than 50 guests, according to the restaurant’s website.

Portillo’s partner at the airport is PhaseNext Hospitality, according to previous reporting.

What else? The Chicago-based company has two locations in Fort Worth, as well as restaurants in Arlington, Dallas, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Grapevine and The Colony, according to its website.

• 2400 Aviation Drive, Terminal B, DFW Airport

Allen and McKinney officials launch a new initiative for economic development around SH 121, while Universal Kids Resort announces a July 1 opening date. Check out six trending stories from Community Impact’s Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.

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