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Plano leaders talk development projects, transportation at annual State of the City

Plano officials hosted the city’s annual State of the City on Feb. 3, reflecting on Plano’s “next chapter of excellence” and milestones from the past year.

What happened: Mayor John Muns said the city has focused on economic development in 2025, highlighting corporate relocations to Plano throughout the year, including Sally Beauty, Ryan, USAA and most recently, AT&T. Muns also made note of on Plano's upcoming withdrawal election from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system, stating “the way people move is changing.”

Quote of note: “With more projects like AT&T and Texas Research Quarter coming our way, Plano’s next chapter will continue to set the standard for regional leadership as a model of growth and sustainability,” Muns said.

One more thing: Muns and other Plano leaders also highlighted the city’s investment in infrastructure and public safety over the past year.

 
On The Business Beat
New Quick Quack Car Wash set for Plano

A new Quick Quack Car Wash location is set for Plano.

The details: Construction on the new car wash at the corner of Coit Road and Spring Creek Parkway is set to start in May and finish in next January, the listing states.
 

 
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Golf simulator 2-1-Fore Golf now open in Richardson

2-1-Fore Golf is now open in Richardson, according to a social media post, offering a virtual golf experience that includes simulators for course play and practice ranges as well as an arcade of interactive golf games.

2-1-Fore Golf also offers a full-service bar and kitchen and can host private events. The location is currently in a soft opening, and planning a grand opening for the last weekend of February.

  • Opened Feb. 2
  • 1002 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 579, Richardson

 

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

Butter My Brunch serves homemade butters, brunch classics to Grapevine

Butter My Brunch officially opened its doors in Grapevine on Jan. 19.

Serving its signature homemade butters and an array of brunch classics, the restaurant is located just off Northwest Highway. The menu includes a selection of Belgian waffles, bistro rolls and breakfast skillets.

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🥐 Paris Baguette moves tentative opening date in Dallas, near Richardson border
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🍗 Mike’s Chicken to serve fried chicken in Frisco
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🍕 Jet’s Pizza serves Detroit-style slices at 3rd McKinney location
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😋 Big Tony’s West Philly Cheesesteaks serves Philadelphia flavors in Allen
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Locally owned GoYaki serves Korean cuisine in Prosper

Prosper resident Brian Kim said when he opened GoYaki in his hometown in 2024, he wanted to share his Korean culture by creating a menu and presentation style that was a bit different from other Korean restaurants.

Kim said he, his wife Jane Kim and his mother-in-law created the GoYaki menu using family recipes. Popular menu items are their beef bulgogi plate and LA galbi plate. Bulgogi is a marinated Korean style beef brisket and LA galbi are Korean BBQ beef short ribs.

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What's Happening at CI
Real estate, networking and prizes: Community Impact's InCIder Hour heading to DFW on Feb. 17

The overview: As Community Impact enters its third decade, it’s returning to its roots of growth and deeper reader connections. The “Patron” program, which began in 2020 by reader demand, has relaunched as InCIder.

“This relaunch represents our renewed commitment to readers who support our local news,” CEO John Garrett said. “Beyond funding great journalism, we also want to reward our InCIders and build deeper connections with them, creating a true sense of community around the work we do.”

Event details: As part of the new program, Community Impact is hosting InCIder Hours across the state, events designed to celebrate and engage the company’s top supporters.

DFW’s first InCIder Hour will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Community Impact’s DFW headquarters, 3803 Parkwood Blvd., Ste. 500, Frisco.

Guests will have the opportunity to network with fellow InCIders, meet Community Impact staff and attend a moderated real estate-focused panel.

Become an InCIder today to get your invite! We’ll see you there.

 

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