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.

What you need to know: 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. The city of Plano was in the process of redeveloping the site as the Texas Research Quarter, a planned life sciences and innovation district, as previously reported by Community Impact.

What’s next?: Stankey said in the statement AT&T is targeting partial occupancy in the new space “as early as the second half of 2028.” According to the city’s zoning website, the EDS campus is proposed for a zoning change from a planned development to commercial employment. The rezoning request covers 99 acres at the southeast corner of the intersection of Parkwood Boulevard and Legacy Drive, and will go before the Planning and Zoning Commission Feb. 2.

Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery has closed its Plano location, according to a social media post by the restaurant.

What you need to know: The restaurant was located in Plano’s Lakeside Market off Preston Road. Bread Winner has two locations in Dallas and another location in Allen, according to its website.

“As our lease comes to an end, our Plano location will be closing after Christmas Eve,” the post stated. “While this chapter is coming to a close, the gratitude we feel for this community will last forever.”

• 4021 Preston Road, Plano

Here are 13 business updates for south Frisco. 

Now open 
Belk: The department store recently opened one of two new stores introducing a fresh concept called Belk Market in Frisco, said Holly Richter, Belk vice president of corporate communications and associate experience. Customers can expect new items across men’s, women’s and kids’ apparel, as well as shoes, handbags, accessories, home décor and fine jewelry.

Mio Gusto Italian Cuisine: The restaurant offers antipasta dishes, including house-made beef meatballs, baked clams and bruschetta, along with salads and soups. Pasta dishes include lasagna, ziti al forno, penne alla vodka and spaghetti, according to its online menu.

Coming soon 
Texas Tabletop Society: The business will be a family-friendly space and feature a growing library of more than 1,000 modern board games, which Bradshaw said is one of the largest open collections in the area. The business will have premium tables, comfortable seating and a welcoming atmosphere designed for families, friends and gamers of all experience levels. 
 

International dessert shop Melt n Dip opened its first Texas location in Richardson’s Core District in December, according to a social media announcement.

The specifics: The late-night spot offers a variety of desserts, including gelato, cheesecake and chocolate-covered waffles and crepes, as well as fruit and coffee.

• Opened December
• 150 W Main Street, Ste 800, Richardson, TX

Texas charter system Harmony Public Schools launched a new virtual learning platform on Jan. 5 that allows students across the state to take high school courses online.

The overview: The Harmony Online Learning program includes dozens of courses aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards, all of which are self-paced, according to a news release.

More details: Students can choose from dozens of courses in core subjects, electives, Advanced Placement and Career and Technical Education, according to the program’s website. The offerings aim to help students complete credit recovery, get ahead with their requirements and access courses not available at their home campus. Credit earned through Harmony may be applied toward high school graduation requirements depending on local district policies, per the release.

One more thing: Interested families can enroll online, and spring courses begin Jan. 12, per the release. The cost of tuition per course is $325, a spokesperson from Harmony Public Schools told Community Impact.