For 34 years, Randy's Steakhouse has been a fixture in Frisco's Rail District, serving generations of diners while continuing a legacy dating back to 1992. 

The legacy: Owned and operated by Randy Burks, the building’s history dates back to 1869 as the T.C. Campbell home, built just after the Civil War.

The menu: Randy’s Steakhouse serves a steakhouse menu centered on hand-cut steaks such as filet mignon, New York strip steaks and rib-eye selections, along with preparations including the popular blackberry filet and stuffed filet.

What's next: After 34 years of service to Frisco, Burks said he’s already thinking about what Randy’s Steakhouse will look like for the next generation of diners. 

Frisco Station is adding 70 luxury homes to its mixed-use development.

The gist: According to a Frisco Station news release, the 70-home community will feature homes ranging from 2,800 to 4,700 square feet. Home sites will be 64 feet wide, and buyers can choose between one- and two-story home designs.

The 70-unit development is anticipated to begin construction in spring 2027 and is estimated to open for sale in fall 2028

A 143-acre proposed mixed-use development designed to mimic an Italian village is moving forward in Prosper, while Frisco officials tabled a Trader Joe’s-anchored project. Check out six trending stories from Community Impact’s Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.

1. Venetian village on the tollway advances to Prosper council
2. Fourth Plano EOS Fitness to be constructed at former Kroger store
3. Frisco council tables Trader Joe’s project
4. Affidavit filed for recall of 4 McKinney City Council members
5. Frisco City Council approves retail development near Bacchus Park
6. Denton ISD earns 'C' accountability rating from TEA for 2025-26

This November, Libertarian Ted Brown, Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico are running to be Texas' next U.S. senator.

The overview: Each state has two U.S. senators serving staggered terms, with Ted Cruz and John Cornyn currently representing Texas. Cornyn ran for reelection but lost his primary race, and the winner of the November election will replace him in January.

Paxton advanced to the general election after beating Cornyn in a primary runoff, while Talarico beat two other contenders in the Democratic primary, Community Impact reported. Brown was selected as the Texas Libertarian Party's candidate during an April nominating convention.

At the polls: Early voting runs from Oct. 19-30 for dozens of statewide and local races. Election Day is Nov. 3.