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JPMorgan Chase leases 41,000 square feet at Frisco’s Hall Park

JPMorgan Chase has signed a lease for a new office in Frisco’s Hall Park. 

What we know: The office at 6605 Warren Parkway will feature new signage and will be home to 120 JPMorgan Chase bankers working in the firm’s private banking, commercial banking and select wealth management businesses. The Hall park space includes a new client center, on-site amenities, restaurants and services and capacity for up to 150 employees across two floors. 

Employees in the firm's private banking, commercial banking and select wealth management businesses are scheduled to move into the space in early 2028, according to a company release.

 
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Elan Sculpt Club plans flagship location in Frisco’s Star District

Elan Sculpt Club will open its first storefront in Frisco’s Star District, according to state filings. 

What to know: Elan Sculpt Club is an upcoming luxury boutique fitness and social club, with a focus on building sustainable strength, improving mobility and creating results. According to the company website, Elan will offer infrared-heated classes and reformer sessions.

Construction to convert the 31,065 square-foot space is expected to start Sept. 1 and finish by Dec. 25.

  • 3620 The Star Blvd., Frisco

 

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Star Collectibles offers toys, nostalgic favorites in Frisco

Star Collectibles has opened a new toy and hobby shop in Frisco.

What they offer: The business sells toys, games, plush toys, board games, playing cards, action figures, collectibles, merchandise, housewares and nostalgic items, including Star Wars, Marvel and DC lunch tins.

Founded by Helen Squire and her family, the shop started as a personal passion project and aims to grow into a destination for North Texas collectors and families. 

  • 6363 Dallas Parkway, Frisco

 

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

The Melting Pot now offering fondue in Allen’s Watters Creek Village

An Allen location of The Melting Pot is now open and offering an interactive dining experience. The eatery, which is located in Watters Creek Village, offers a signature four-course dining experience featuring both cheese and chocolate fondue courses.

The Florida-based company has nearly 90 locations across 30 states, and the Allen restaurant is the third Melting Pot in North Texas, a company news release states.


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Maman to serve coffee, pastries in Southlake

A new French-inspired cafe, Maman, is planning to open a location in Southlake.

Construction on the new location could start in October and wrap up in January 2027, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The estimated cost of the finish out for the 2,517-square-foot coffee shop is $400,000. Maman’s menu includes a selection of coffees and teas, according to its website. Customers can also order pastries, sandwiches and salads.


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Texas senators weigh impact of driverless vehicles amid recent state regulations

Since late May, all autonomous vehicle companies have been required to receive authorization from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to operate on Texas roads. During an Aug. 25 hearing, state senators heard the first testimony on autonomous vehicle safety since the new regulations took effect.

The overview: To date, the DMV has received 42 complaints about driverless vehicles, officials said.

No complaints have led the agency to suspend or revoke an autonomous vehicle operator's authorization. That occurs "when the operation has resulted in or is likely to result in serious bodily injury," according to Corrie Thompson, who leads the DMV’s enforcement division.

Zooming in: Lawmakers said they wanted to ensure driverless vehicles were not rolling out too quickly, adding that they they hoped the vehicles would help address Texas' high rate of fatal crashes.

Lt. William White, who leads the Austin Police Department’s highway enforcement division, said first responders have seen consistent issues with AVs, including when a Waymo blocked an ambulance for about 28 seconds following the deadly March 1 Sixth Street shooting.

 

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