McKinney City Council members approved a zoning change in September for nearly 9.8 acres located near the northeast corner of Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway.

The overview: The property is part of the recently proposed Rowlett Station, a $200 million mixed-use development being pursued by McKinney-based developer Craig International. McKinney council members already voted to rezone a portion of land for the project earlier this summer.

After council action, the land will be zoned as a “C2” commercial district, which enables medium-intensity retail or office developments, according to McKinney’s Unified Development Code. Though commercial development was already allowed on the property under a planned development zoning, the request will modernize development regulations, Planning Director Lucas Raley said.

In case you missed it: Craig International formally announced the Rowlett Station project in June. Officials intend to redevelop the former Globe Life headquarters campus into a mixed-use development that includes apartments, retail and office space.

XO GiGi is now open in downtown McKinney, founder Gabrielle Parton said.

The details: The business offers art supplies, artisan goods, books, cards, gifts and more, Parton said. XO GiGi also offers art classes and workshops for individuals of all skill levels, and features art from local artists in its gallery, she said.

“We're creating a true third place, a welcoming space outside of home and work where people can come together, create and be part of something,” Parton said in an email.

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Prosper officials recommended denial of a $580 million proposed data center, while Rio Mambo Tex Mex y Mas closed in Colleyville. Check out six trending stories from Community Impact’s Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.

1. Prosper commission OKs commercial development
2. Rio Mambo closes in Colleyville
3. Prosper commission recommends denial of $580 million data center
4. Frisco delays zoning changes for 21-home community near FM 423
5. Chicken Salad Chick to open first Denton location
6. JPMorgan Chase leases 41,000 square feet at Frisco’s Hall Park

Four candidates are running for Texas lieutenant governor—the second-in-command to the governor—in the Nov. 3 election.

What's happening: Libertarian Anthony Cristo, Democrat Vikki Goodwin and Green Party candidate Kevin McCormick are challenging Republican incumbent Dan Patrick, who is seeking a fourth term.

The lieutenant governor leads the Texas Senate and can exercise the powers of the governor if the governor dies, resigns, is removed from office or is absent from the state, according to the Texas State Historical Association.

How we got here: Patrick won his Republican primary race in March, while Goodwin advanced to the general election after beating another Democrat in a May primary runoff, Community Impact reported. Cristo and McCormick were selected as their parties' respective candidates during nominating conventions in April.

Looking ahead: Early voting in the midterm election runs from Oct. 19-30, and Election Day is Nov. 3.