DTX-PLS: Impact 1/30/2026

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AT&T’s relocation, $750M Haggard Farms construction: See 5 recent development updates in Plano

Check out some recent development updates coming out of Plano, including new townhomes coming to the Haggard Farms development and details on AT&T’s relocation from downtown Dallas to the Legacy business district in Plano.

1. AT&T to build new 54-acre global headquarters campus in Plano

AT&T is planning to relocate its global headquarters to a new 54-acre campus in Plano’s Legacy District, according to a Jan. 5 announcement shared with employees by CEO John Stankey.

The new headquarters will be located at 5400 Legacy Drive, which is part of the former Ross Perot Electronic Data Systems campus at the intersection of Parkwood Boulevard and Legacy Drive.

2. Assembly Park adds two tenants amid rise in Plano office leases

Assembly Park added two office tenants in December, according to a news release from Triten Real Estate Partners.

The leases come as the corporate office market in Plano is starting to “ramp up” after a slow period during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Esmeralda de la Cruz, Plano’s acting director of Economic Development.

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Conquer Fitness offers strength training for 40+ demographic in Plano

Conquer Fitness opened a Plano gym Jan. 2, Business Owner John Dougherty said.

The details: The business offers semi-private classes, with a six-person maximum class size, focused on strength training for clients 40 years and older.

1801 Preston Road, Plano

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

Slice House by Tony Gemignani serves artisanal pizza, pasta in Frisco

Slice House by Tony Gemignani opened Jan. 23 and features pizzas sold by the slice or whole.

It offers four pizza styles, New York, Sicilian, Grandma and Detroit. Beyond pizzas, Slice House offers pasta dishes, including a gemelli pasta with vodka tomato cream sauce, salads and various Italian desserts, such as spumoni, cannoli and gelato.

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🥜 Royal Roastery to bring Middle Eastern roasted nuts, sweets to Richardson
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🌭 Portillo's now offers Chicago-style hotdogs, beef sandwiches, at Tanger Outlets Fort Worth
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🥩 J. Alexander’s first North Texas location now open in Plano
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🍦 Stella’s Ice Cream debuts shop, offers frozen treats in McKinney
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Hoshi Japanese Cafe offers Japanese cuisine with a Texas twist in Plano

Steve Feldman, who opened Hoshi Japanese Cafe in Plano in 2024, switches easily between English and Japanese when speaking with customers. He describes the menu as consisting of Japanese street and comfort food.

Feldman said he has given a Texas twist to the Japanese staple onigiri by making them one-and-a-half times larger than a traditional rice ball.

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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.

Click here to join the program.

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Salam Grill brings Syrian, Iraqi cuisine to Richardson

Salam Grill is now open in Richardson, rebranding under new ownership from Albaghdady Restaurant, which opened at the same location three years ago. Salam Grill started in Damascus in 1992 and has since expanded to cities like Dubai, Boston and Tampa, serving up a variety of Syrian and Iraqi cuisine.

Owner Sam Raad said the restaurant is updating its menu and signage during the transition. Menu highlights include over-wood charcoal beef kebabs, lamb tikka, beef and chicken shawarma and traditional appetizers like hummus and tabbouleh with fresh baked tandoori bread.