Two Plano park projects, which include renovations at Longhorn Park and Bob Woodruff Park North, are nearing completion.

The city also approved a new sidewalk for Bob Woodruff Park South, per city documents.

In a nutshell: Longhorn Park renovations are expected to be completed Oct. 29, Plano Park Planning Manager Katie Dunham said.

Also of note: Dunham said new solar-powered light poles are now standing and functional at Bob Woodruff Park North. The project is one of many renovations at the park, which is closed through February 2027 per previous reporting.

One more thing: Plano City Council approved funds for a new sidewalk from the entrance of Bob Woodruff Park South to East Park Boulevard Bridge at a meeting Oct. 12.

Bibliobar celebrated its new location at its grand opening event Oct. 17.

The details: The locally owned downtown Plano bookstore, Bibliobar, has reopened in its larger space. The new location offers a larger and more diverse selection of books, including a children's section, stationary, games and gifts, according to a news release.

• 1024 E. 15th St., Plano

Costco opened its first location in The Colony in mid-October near the Plano border.

The gist: The new Costco location along Grandscape Boulevard offers brand-name and private-label merchandise at prices lower than the typical retail store, according to a news release. Some products include groceries, candy, electronics, hardware, apparel and jewelry.

Check out five upcoming, ongoing and completed transportation projects around Dallas-Fort Worth.

Upcoming projects

1. John Hickman Parkway construction

Project: John Hickman Parkway in Frisco will be constructed from Dallas North Tollway to Parkwood Boulevard. The project borders The Mix at the corner of Lebanon Road and Dallas North Tollway.

Update: The project is in the design phase and project details are not yet available.

• Timeline: early 2027-mid 2028

• Cost: $7.5 million

• Funding source: city of Frisco

Ongoing projects

2. Eldorado Parkway and Virginia Parkway rehabilitation

Project: Reconstruction of failing concrete panels and broken curbs will occur in McKinney along Eldorado Parkway between Ridge Road and US 75 and along Virginia Parkway between Stonebridge Drive and US 75.

Update: Work on Eldorado Parkway is complete. Work continues on Virginia Parkway between Lake Forest Drive and Hardin Boulevard. Any remaining work on Virginia Parkway between Hardin Boulevard and US 75 will be completed in summer 2027 after the project is rebid.

• Timeline: June 2025-October 2026

• Cost: $10.8 million

• Funding source: city of McKinney