The Texas Department of Transportation’s 10-year transportation plan will invest more than $138 billion in road projects throughout the state, including Collin, Denton and Tarrant counties.

A closer look: The Texas Transportation Commission approved the 2027 Unified Transportation Program, or UTP, funding, which includes $95 billion for projects across the state and $43 billion for development and routine maintenance. The investment is expected to improve safety, reduce congestion and strengthen the supply chain, according to a news release.

Collin County: Most of the new work approved in Collin County will be on or near US 380.

The Dallas District already began construction on the first phase of a new 30-mile US 380 freeway system in Collin County.

Denton County: The Denton County portion of the work will focus mainly on I-35W, though some work will also happen in Northlake and Prosper.

A new event venue called The Chestnut Hall is now open in downtown McKinney, co-owner Alycia Kuehne said.

The gist: The Chestnut Hall features 3,000 square feet of indoor event space and 750 square feet of outdoor balcony space, according to its website. The Chestnut Hall can host up to 120 people for standing receptions and up to 100 for seated events.

• 103 S. Chestnut St., 2nd Floor, McKinney

Plano ISD is renovating an elementary school and a multifamily project is planned for north Fort Worth. Check out some of the latest construction filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

1. Andrews Elementary School renovations in Plano

Plano ISD's Andrews Elementary School will receive new flooring, a restroom renovation and fire alarm replacement per a TDLR filing.

• 2520 Scenic Drive, Plano

2. Multifamily project in north Fort Worth

Ten four-story garden-style multifamily buildings will be constructed in north Fort Worth near Alliance Town Center, per a TDLR filing. Some amenities at the development, known as Range Citadel, include a clubhouse building, three detached garage buildings and surface parking.

• 9565 Citadel Way, Fort Worth

Mohamed Charkas provided an update on various construction and development projects across Dallas Fort Worth International Airport during a DFW Airport board meeting Nov. 5.

At any given time, there are more than 180 active construction projects across the airport campus, including the $4 billion Terminal F project, which will be the airport’s sixth terminal.

Terminal C: Phase 1A of Terminal C will open in March of 2027, with construction 95% complete as of Nov. 5.

Terminal C is a $3 billion project and includes new glass windows, removing over 400 view-blocking columns and raising the roof. New shops, restaurants, lounge spaces, check-in areas, checkpoint areas and restrooms will also be added.

Nine gates for Terminal C, part of Phase 1, opened in June.

Texas lawmakers and legislators-elect began filing new bills on Nov. 9, unofficially kicking off the 90th state legislative session. By noon, they had submitted more than 1,000 legislative proposals that they hoped would be considered at the state Capitol next year.

The overview: When the 90th legislative session begins Jan. 12, Texas will be led by all Democratic statewide officials. Democrats also won control of the Texas House during the Nov. 3 election, while Republicans retained Senate control.

Zooming in: Democratic lawmakers were the first to file bills in both legislative chambers, signaling some of the party's priorities as Texans prepare for the first Democratic-led state government and divided legislature in a generation.

State Rep. John Bucy, D-Austin, filed bills to expand who is eligible for Medicaid in the state, while Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, proposed tightening regulations on the booming data center industry.

More details: Lawmakers had filed at least 57 constitutional amendments before press time Nov. 9, including measures on property taxes, sports betting and term limits for elected officials.