Plano ISD’s board of trustees approved district participation in the new Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, or TIRZ, to partially fund an incoming Dallas Stars arena.

Deputy Superintendent Johnny Hill provided a presentation about the new zone to the board June 23.

What you need to know: A TIRZ funds improvement projects within a defined area with tax revenue growth, per previous reporting.

The details: Some benefits from the new zone for the district include:

• More Career and Technology Education opportunities for students in the district’s boundaries
• Graduations within district boundaries at a new venue
• Access to a professional facility for students and staff
• Property value increases to strengthen the district’s long-term tax base
• Potential future partnerships for students and the community

The Nashville-based Hattie B's Hot Chicken opened its Plano location in mid-June.

The details: Hattie B’s Hot Chicken offers five spice-levels, from its mild to its “Shut the Cluck Up!”. Visitors seeking non-spicy options can also choose from the restaurant’s classic Southern fried chicken and sweet and smoky dry rub options, according to a news release.

Some of its more popular options include the classic chicken sandwich with custom sauce and pickles, dirty bird fries that are loaded with pimento mac and cheese and desserts like banana pudding, peach cobbler and a waffle sundae.

Quote of note: “We love watching our people grow as we continue to expand in the great state of Texas, and we can’t wait to serve up some heat, hospitality and a whole lot of chicken to this awesome community,” co-founder Nick Bishop Jr. said.

• 2104 Preston Road, Plano

Austin-based restaurant Hopdoddy Burger Bar has been acquired by by Founders Table Restaurant Group.

What's happening: Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler will transition to an advisory role. Hopdoddy Vice President of Operations Kenny Jett will assume the role of president.

"I've had the privilege of seeing firsthand what makes this brand so special—from our incredible team members to the loyal guests who support us every day," Jett said in a news release. "I'm honored to step into this role and excited to build on the strong foundation we've created as we continue growing the brand."

The background: Hopdoddy was founded in Austin in 2010 and has 47 locations today, including in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.

Founders Table was founded in 2020. The brand's portfolio includes Chopt Creative Salad Company, Dos Toros Taqueria and Protein Bar & Kitchen.

Avelo Airlines will launch commercial air service at McKinney National Airport later this year with plans for nonstop flights to five destinations.

The overview: The airline will offer flights to Las Vegas and four cities in Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando and Tampa, according to a June 30 news release. Air service will begin Nov. 11 upon completion of a new commercial service terminal that's been under construction since 2025. Avelo Airlines signed on as the first commercial service provider in late 2025.

Avelo will operate flights with two 184-seat Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft based at the airport, according to the news release. The service will create more than 100 new local jobs with Avelo Airlines. Those jobs will include pilots, flight attendants, aircraft technicians and airport personnel.

In a statement, Avelo Airlines founder and CEO Andrew Levy said airline officials were “thrilled to be the launch and anchor airline at McKinney."

A senior community in McKinney will get a new pool and fitness center, and a new car wash is coming to Denton. Check out these five permits filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation around the metroplex. This list is not comprehensive.

1. Texas Health Resources expansion
Hospital chain Texas Health will expand its Frisco campus with a four-story medical office building, according to a TDLR filing. The building will cover 116,412 square feet and go up adjacent to the existing hospital. Texas Health operates 24 hospitals in North Texas, according to the company’s website.

• Location: 12500 Dallas Parkway, Frisco
• Estimated timeline: Sept. 1, 2027-Feb 1, 2029
• Estimated cost: $50 million