McKinney officials move on from $45 million Lower 5 Plaza project
McKinney officials are moving on from the Lower 5 Plaza project after the loss of $15 million in federal funding that was confirmed in August.
The gist: Instead, city officials are redirecting efforts to additional improvements along the State Highway 5 corridor. Planned improvements include additional pedestrian crossings along the corridor and an enhanced at-grade crossing where the $45 million Lower 5 Plaza project would have been located.
The details: Instead of a bridge built at ground level with a park that extends under SH 5, city officials are now planning for an improved at-grade crossing in the same location. The project scope now also includes plans for an additional eight pedestrian crossings along the road.
The enhanced at-grade crossing is estimated to cost $2 million and the additional pedestrian crossings are estimated to cost $4 million, according to a staff presentation. City staff will coordinate with the Texas Department of Transportation and North Central Texas Council of Governments to incorporate additional improvements along SH 5.
OG’s Barber Lounge in McKinney offers upscale experience for men, owner says
OG’s Barber Lounge is now open in McKinney, owner Oscar Garza said.
The gist: The lounge is an upscale barber shop for men that offers a variety of haircut and facial services including clipper cuts, beard grooming and hot towel shaves. The location also includes multiple televisions for people to watch sports, Garza said.
"[It’s] an upscale, nicer atmosphere for men to come and get their haircut with licensed barbers that are pretty versatile in everything that they do,” he said.
The Walmart located at the corner of FM 423 and US 380 will be nearly 197,400 square feet, according a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation listing. The Walmart will be across FM 423 from H-E-B, which opened last August.
