The original Hugs Cafe location is downtown McKinney closed May 30, a representative of the organization confirmed.

The details: The closure of the cafe’s 224 E. Virginia St. location precedes the planned opening of the organization’s new Hugs Headquarters in East McKinney. A grand opening for the headquarters, which is located at 221 Andrews St., is planned for 10 a.m. July 2. Until the new location is open, Hugs Cafe is offering catering services during June, according to its website.

Also of note: Lusso Pasta and Market is slated to fill the space vacated by Hugs Cafe.

FS8 is planning to open a studio in south McKinney this summer, said owner and Head Trainer Summer Woodward.

The details: The business will offer classes that are a mixture of Pilates and yoga for a full-body workout, according to its website.

• 7560 SH 121, Ste. 300, McKinney

Hospital systems in the McKinney area have seen various updates, including nationwide recognitions and expansion initiatives. Check out updates from four local hospitals. 

1. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-McKinney: The 192-bed hospital was awarded a Level III designation for its maternal care, a hospital representative said. The designation indicates that the hospital meets various requirements for its maternal care, including the ability to care for pregnant and postpartum patients with conditions that present a risk of maternal morbidity, according to the Texas Administrative Code. The hospital is also a designated Primary Stroke Center and Primary Heart Attack Center.

An expansion project that will add two new hospital floors and 84,000-square-feet of space is underway at the facility.

• 5252 W. University Drive, McKinney

New gyms and multifamily housing are coming to Dallas-Fort Worth, according to documents filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

1. Twin Creeks Active Adult: A new multifamily development in Allen called Twin Creeks Active Adult from developer CB Jeni Homes is scheduled to start construction in mid-July, TDLR documents state. The development will cover about 6.5 acres and have three stories.

2. EOS Fitness: A new EOS Fitness location is coming to Plano, TDLR documents state. EOS Fitness offers cardio and strength training equipment and gym memberships The company also offers cycle, yoga and group fitness classes, the company website states.

3. Panda Express: A new north Denton Panda Express is scheduled to start construction in June 2027, according to TDLR documents. Panda Express offers quick service Chinese food. The company operates more than 2,600 locations globally, according to the company website.

In 2023, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2127, a sweeping regulatory measure designed to prevent cities and counties from adopting local ordinances that conflict with various sections of state law. Three years later, there is confusion about what local governments can and cannot do under the law.

The background: At the time, some legislators and other proponents of the bill said it would ensure consistency among Texas cities, citing ordinances passed by “liberal blue cities” that they said made it hard to run a business. Opponents of HB 2127, including some local leaders, said the law would prevent cities from addressing residents’ needs while undermining local worker safety provisions and nondiscrimination ordinances.

What's happening: During a June 4 hearing, the law’s critics said it has had a “chilling effect” on some local actions, while those who support the law expressed concerns that cities have not removed ordinances that are preempted by the state.

Ahead of the 2027 state legislative session, lawmakers are considering whether changes are needed to clarify or better enforce the law.