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A new Texas Health hospital is set to bring at least 60 hospital beds to north McKinney.

The hospital campus is being developed by the faith-based nonprofit health system to serve the growing needs of North Texas, a Feb. 24 news release states. The facility is expected to open in 2028.

The specifics: The hospital campus is slated for a 51-acre site near the intersection of US 75 and Laud Howell Parkway in northeast McKinney, and will include both a hospital and a medical office building. The McKinney hospital will feature 60 beds when it opens, but officials plan to double the capacity in the future, the release states.

Quote of note: "This new facility will provide advanced medical care and emergency services to thousands of local families who deserve convenient, quality treatment close to home,” Texas Health CEO Barclay Berdan said in the release.

Avelo Airlines will launch commercial air service at McKinney National Airport later this year with plans for nonstop flights to five destinations.

The overview: The airline will offer flights to Las Vegas and four cities in Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando and Tampa, according to a June 30 news release. Air service will begin Nov. 11 upon completion of a new commercial service terminal that's been under construction since 2025. Avelo Airlines signed on as the first commercial service provider in late 2025.

Avelo will operate flights with two 184-seat Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft based at the airport, according to the news release. The service will create more than 100 new local jobs with Avelo Airlines. Those jobs will include pilots, flight attendants, aircraft technicians and airport personnel.

In a statement, Avelo Airlines founder and CEO Andrew Levy said airline officials were “thrilled to be the launch and anchor airline at McKinney."

Zalat Pizza is expected to open its newest location in McKinney this summer, a news release states.

The details: The Texas-based company, which was founded in 2015, offers specialty pizzas and operates with late-night hours, the release states. According to its website, the restaurant’s menu includes pizzas such as:

• Pepperoni Masterclass: All-beef pepperoni, oregano, black pepper and crushed garlic

• Sweet Revenge: Bacon onion jam, housemade hot honey, mozzarella, salami, crushed red pepper and fresh basil

• Pho Shizzle: Chicken, red bell peppers, caramelized onions, hoisin and Sriracha swirls, basil and cilantro

Quote of note: “McKinney is one of the most exciting communities in North Texas, with the growth, energy and food culture that make it a natural fit for Zalat,” Zalat Pizza founder and CEO Khanh Nguyen said in a news release.

• 1720 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 210, McKinney

A new event venue called The Chestnut Hall is coming to downtown McKinney this year, co-owner Alycia Kuehne said.

The gist: The Chestnut Hall will feature 3,000 square feet of indoor event space and 750 square feet of outdoor balcony space, according to its website. The Chestnut Hall will also hold its own events featuring local chefs and music, Kuehne said.

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

A senior community in McKinney will get a new pool and fitness center, and a new car wash is coming to Denton. Check out these five permits filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation around the metroplex. This list is not comprehensive.

1. Texas Health Resources expansion
Hospital chain Texas Health will expand its Frisco campus with a four-story medical office building, according to a TDLR filing. The building will cover 116,412 square feet and go up adjacent to the existing hospital. Texas Health operates 24 hospitals in North Texas, according to the company’s website.

• Location: 12500 Dallas Parkway, Frisco
• Estimated timeline: Sept. 1, 2027-Feb 1, 2029
• Estimated cost: $50 million

New destinations from American Airlines and Contour Airlines have started at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration is investing in upgrades at the airport, while the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is running a trial at DFW Airport.

American Airlines adds routes: Fort Worth-based American Airlines launched international and domestic routes in May and June.

On June 4, American Airlines launched services at Lincoln Airport in Lincoln, Nebraska. American Airlines sent its inaugural flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport in Roanoke, Virginia, to DFW Airport on June 5.

Contour Airlines: A small airport in northeast Missouri will launch flights to and from DFW Airport on Aug. 1.

Contour Airlines, based in Smyrna, Tennessee, will offer flights six days a week—except Saturday—from Kirksville Regional Airport to DFW Airport.

Federal Aviation Administration investments: The U.S. Department of Transportation will provide $78 million in grants for two projects at DFW Airport.

State lawmakers are considering water use impacts tied to the spread of new data center developments across Texas, and recently heard input from industry representatives and residents as they plan for next year's legislative session.

The initial review may preview proposed state laws regarding data centers and their local impacts. Ahead of the hearing, Gov. Greg Abbott also stated his "bottom line" expectations for data centers going forward: providing their own power, reusing water and reducing electricity costs for their neighbors.

Testimony from regulators revealed that Texas lacks accurate information about the water use of most data centers now operating statewide, despite mandates to submit those details. Representatives suggested data centers' self-reporting on utility use could be one topic to address next year. Many impacted residents and elected officials also raised concerns with public notice and local regulatory authority in relation to the high-profile developments.