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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.

 
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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.

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Frisco  |  Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m.

Play music bingo

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McKinney  |  Sept. 19, 8-10 p.m.

Enjoy a free concert

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Denton  |  Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Shop at the Denton Community Market

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Keller  |  Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Celebrate Hobbit Day

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Grapevine  |  Sept. 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Read to therapy dogs

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New Walmart set to open soon in Frisco

🛒 A new Walmart is opening soon in Frisco.

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.

 

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