Richardson City Council will not pursue a rezoning of Amazon’s drone delivery facility, citing legal risks, City Manager Don Magner said.

The gist: Council met in an executive session on April 6 to receive legal advice on removing Amazon’s zoning entitlements at its Richardson facility following months of resident complaints about the noise and frequency of the company’s new delivery drones. Magner said council determined the facility’s zoning to be valid and that pursuing rezoning would come with significant legal risks.

How we got here: Council approved a zoning change in June 2025 to allow Amazon to offer drone deliveries within a 7.5-mile radius of its Richardson facility on Research Drive.

The drone program launched in early December, and since the launch, residents who live near the Amazon facility have shared concerns about the noise, frequency and height of the drones that fly over their houses every day. Amazon introduced changes to its drone delivery program in February.

Luna Coffee Co is now open in Richardson, rebranding from coffee shop Urban Mocca, the owner confirmed.

The details: Luna Coffee Co offers a wider range of pastries, including cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, donuts and other desserts, as well as a variety of coffee flavors.

• 1144 N. Plano Road, Ste. 121, Richardson

Ace Pickleball opened April 11 in Plano, a company representative said.
The sports industry business, which was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Georgia, offers a member-focused approach and all-inclusive pricing, the company website states.

What they offer: The club’s membership fees cover a range of services, including:

• Unlimited open play

• Court reservations

4801 W. Park Blvd., Ste. 270, Plano

Renovations at Texas Christian University’s Ed Landreth Hall and the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport’s Centurion Lounge are two of many new projects filed recently with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Here are five of the most expensive permits filed with TDLR in the past week.

Texas Christian University Ed Landreth Hall renovations
Texas Christian University is renovating Ed Laundrette Hall with mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades; a new theater; audiovisual and technology upgrades; and acoustics, finishes and architectural updates.

American Express Centurion Lounge expansion at DFW Airport
American Express is renovating and expanding an existing lounge at the DFW Airport. The renovations will come with more seating, a new dining area and walk-up ice cream. 

Texas Health Dallas Hamon Tower renovations
Texas Health Resources is renovating the fifth floor of Hamon Tower in Dallas to include 30 medical-surgical beds and 30 intermediate beds.