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Texas Health Hospital Frisco is set to see the addition of 30 new patient rooms as part of a $25 million expansion project.

The big picture: Tiffany Northern, president of Texas Health Frisco, said the project will bring the hospital up to 123 beds. The new rooms are expected to be available to patients in November, Northern said. 

What it means: The 30 additional private rooms will be located on the hospital’s seventh floor. Northern said the rooms will feature natural lighting and a recliner or pull-out sofa for family members to stay with patients while in the hospital.

Zooming out: Northern said Texas Health Frisco is also looking to expand its cancer care and treatment services, such as by recruiting more cancer physician specialists and bringing chemotherapy and infusions services on-site to the Frisco campus. Additionally, the hospital is exploring the expansion of other service offerings, such as MRI and mammography centers, to provide patients with an alternative to commercial spaces where they can have their treating physician on-site with them.

Apex Orthopedics is relocating in Frisco. 

What they offer: The office offers orthopedic surgery services and physical therapy. It also specializes in sports medicine, spine health and joint replacement.

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McKinney-based development company Craig International announced a $200 million mixed-use development in the city, while Celina officials approved a 25-acre Chevrolet dealership.

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The Willow Bend Mall is set to make way for the Dallas Stars new arena, and a larger sports entertainment center, following approval from Plano City Council.

Council approved a non-binding letter of intent from the Dallas Stars and a $15 million economic incentive with Centennial, the owners of Willow Bend Mall, at a June 8 meeting.

The details: According to the letter of intent from Dallas Sports & Entertainment LP, the parent company of the Stars, the arena to be constructed at The Shops at Willow Bend will host the Stars home games along with team practices, camps and “other professional hockey activities.”

What they’re saying: Of 12 Plano residents that spoke at the June 8 meeting, 10 opposed the Dallas Stars arena at Willow Bend Mall. Several speakers cited concern with traffic, noise, safety and the potential that the Dallas Stars could leave following the 30-year lease.