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Collin College's new health sciences center to boost local health care industry

🏥 A new health sciences center is coming to Collin College’s Frisco campus and is set to support current programs and expand space for new programs.

The overview: The center was intentionally designed to support innovative learning through hands-on clinical spaces and simulation technology, said Neil Matkin, Collin College’s district president.

About the project: The center’s first floor will house new radiology and imaging programs. The second floor will be dedicated to nursing with hands-on simulation technology and lab space. Once opened, the center will have about 34,000 square feet of shell space that will house future programs in the next five to 10 years. 

 
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Prosper OKs additional restaurant, retail space off US 380

Prosper residents may see new retail coming soon off US 380 and Gee Road.

What happened: At their Oct. 21 meeting, Prosper Planning and Zoning commissioners approved a preliminary site plan for new restaurant and retail space at Westfork Crossing.

What you need to know: Commissioners previously approved a site plan in 2022, but that plan expired and needed minor revisions, according to town documents. The addition includes two new restaurant and retail buildings, totaling 157,300 square feet, according to town documents.

 
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Dallas, Houston airports required to reduce operations Nov. 7 under FAA order

Airports in Dallas and Houston are required to begin reducing flights and other operations by 4% on Nov. 7 in response to air traffic controller shortages caused by the federal government shutdown, transportation officials announced Nov. 6.

The details: The cuts will affect 40 "high impact airports" across the country, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration. The affected Texas airports include:

  • Dallas Love Field (DAL)
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are not required to reduce operations.

How we got here: The restrictions come as the federal government shutdown surpassed the five-week mark Nov. 5, making it the longest shutdown in U.S. history after Congress missed an Oct. 1 deadline on negotiations to fund the government.

Federal employees, including air traffic controllers, are not paid while the government is shut down. This has led to staffing shortages across the country, according to USDOT.

 
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McKinney ISD to close, repurpose 3 elementary schools

McKinney ISD will see three elementary campuses closed prior to the 2026-27 school year.

The district’s board of trustees voted unanimously at a Nov. 5 special meeting to approve the closure of the three schools, which are set to be repurposed for alternative district uses.

The action taken
The three campuses chosen to close are:

  • C. T. Eddins Elementary, located at 311 Peregrine Drive, McKinney
  • Arthur H. McNeil Elementary, located at 3650 S. Hardin Blvd., McKinney
  • Earl & Lottie Wolford Elementary, located at 6951 Berkshire Road, McKinney

The gist: The campuses considered for closure included 13 elementary schools that are located south of US 380 and west of US 75. The committee that provided the recommendation was composed of 39 MISD parents, including three representatives from each high school, two representatives from each middle school and a representative from each elementary. The closures are expected to save the district $3 million annually.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Dallas - Fort Worth area.

Opening mid-November, Roma's Italian Bistro is a family-owned Italian restaurant that serves a full Italian menu with sauces made from scratch.

Menu items include pizza, with toppings such as Hawaiian, barbecue and Margherita. Dishes also include garlic bread, pasta, minestrone soup, salads, calzones, sub sandwiches and seafood. Desserts include a cannoli pastry, tiramisu, cheesecake and chocolate cake.

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🍔 Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers debuts 2nd McKinney restaurant
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🍽️ Josefina’s Cocina set to serve Latin cuisine in Richardson
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🐟 Flying Fish to open second Plano location
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🇮🇳 Desi Local Food to offer modern Indian fine-dining concept in Frisco
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Opening in March, the menu at Hurtado Barbecue will include brisket plates, beef ribs, turkey, house-made sausage, burgers and sandwiches.

A brunch menu will also be offered with pork belly butt on French toast, fish and brisket, said owner, founder and Argyle resident Brandon Hurtado.

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