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North Star Diagnostic Imaging partners with Civie to enhance imaging process for North Texas patients

Through a new partnership with radiology software provider Civie, North Star Diagnostic Imaging has added new technology to all of the business's 15 locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

How it works: The unified Radiology Information System uses artificial intelligence to reduce the administrative burden on physicians and provide an improved patient experience. According to a North Star Diagnostic Imaging news release, benefits of the technology include:

  • Lower patient costs
  • Faster imaging results
  • Reduced wait times for scheduling and authorizations
  • More time for providers to spend with patients
 
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McKinney council approves annexation, zoning for affordable housing development

Plans are underway to develop an affordable apartment community in north McKinney as part of a public-private partnership between The NRP Group and the McKinney Housing Finance Corporation.

The full story: McKinney City Council members unanimously approved zoning and annexation terms for a 15.7-acre parcel located at the southwest corner of FM 1461 and Baxter Well Road. The action came after public input from some property owners living nearby within McKinney’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

About the project: The NRP Group is planning to develop an apartment complex consisting of 288 units, said Bob Roeder of McKinney-based law firm Abernathy Roeder Boyd Hullett, who spoke on behalf of the applicant. His presentation included a site map that showed plans for nine residential buildings, a clubhouse, pool, courtyard and a playground.

Developers are planning to offer units with rents capped at 30% of the area median income, at 60% AMI and 70% AMI, Roeder said. At 30% AMI, a resident living in a one-bedroom apartment could pay about $660 in monthly rent, according to his presentation.

 
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Simply South serves Indian vegetarian cuisine in McKinney

Simply South is now open in McKinney, a company representative said.

What they serve: The menu features Indian vegetarian dishes including a variety of idly dishes. Idly is a south Indian rice and lentil cake. Other options include paneer tikka kebabs and butter naan.  

  • 4781 S. Custer Road, McKinney
 

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

Butter My Brunch serves homemade butters, brunch classics to Grapevine

Butter My Brunch officially opened its doors in Grapevine on Jan. 19.

Serving its signature homemade butters and an array of brunch classics, the restaurant is located just off Northwest Highway. The menu includes a selection of Belgian waffles, bistro rolls and breakfast skillets.

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🥐 Paris Baguette moves tentative opening date in Dallas, near Richardson border
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🍗 Mike’s Chicken to serve fried chicken in Frisco
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🍕 Jet’s Pizza serves Detroit-style slices at 3rd McKinney location
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😋 Big Tony’s West Philly Cheesesteaks serves Philadelphia flavors in Allen
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Locally owned GoYaki serves Korean cuisine in Prosper

Prosper resident Brian Kim said when he opened GoYaki in his hometown in 2024, he wanted to share his Korean culture by creating a menu and presentation style that was a bit different from other Korean restaurants.

Kim said he, his wife Jane Kim and his mother-in-law created the GoYaki menu using family recipes. Popular menu items are their beef bulgogi plate and LA galbi plate. Bulgogi is a marinated Korean style beef brisket and LA galbi are Korean BBQ beef short ribs.

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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.
 

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