With more than 60 students enrolled at the newly opened Nature School of McKinney, owner Fiona Marron said she is looking ahead to growing enrollment as the school year continues.

The details: The McKinney campus is the second location for the school, joining Nature School of Fairview. The school follows Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards for its curriculum while also immersing students in nature and hands-on activities.

“We want to ignite that spark in people that they want to learn,” Marron said. “They want to be here—the parents tell me that every day. The kids are up super early. They want to go to school.”

What they offer: The school, which serves students ages 3-12, teaches traditional subjects such as reading, writing and math while also employing an experiential, nature-based educational approach using a proprietary curriculum. Each day, students spend time in nature, doing activities such as gardening and exploring.

Craig International has sold District 121’s retail component that includes multiple restaurants and businesses among its tenants.

In a nutshell: The sale was announced in October and the transaction was closed Sept. 22, according to a news release. The buyer and purchase price were not disclosed. The property was 100% leased at the time of the sale.

The specifics: District 121, which opened in 2023, includes Mi Cocina, Bob’s Steak and Chop House, Pie Tap, Broken Yolk and the Common Table among its tenants. The development's retail component is made up of two buildings totaling 36,723 square feet, according to the news release.

Diamond Pastry is now open and offering baked goods in McKinney.

The details: The menu includes croissants such as a chocolate almond croissant and a turkey and cheese croissant, as well as flavored danishes like a blueberry cheese danish and a baklava danish, according to the shop’s website.

Other menu items include cakes, tarts, muffins, cookies and sandwiches, as well as seasonal treats. Diamond Pastry also offers coffee made with locally sourced coffee beans.

• 4100 Ridge Road, Ste. 100, McKinney

A new apartment building is planned for construction near Plano’s Preston Road, while Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen plans updates on its third floor. Check out some of the latest construction filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

1. Pearl Towne Crossing in Plano

A new apartment building with a leasing office and parking garage is planned near the intersection of Park Boulevard and Preston Road in Plano, per a TDLR filing. The 506,000-square-foot facility is estimated to be completed in 2029.

• Location: 4701 W. Park Blvd., Plano

• Estimated timeline: Jan. 11, 2027-April 27, 2029

• Estimated cost: $68.2 million

2. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen will add a new patient care unit with 25 patient rooms and supporting spaces on its third floor, per a TDLR filing.

• Location: 1105 N. Central Expressway, Allen

• Estimated timeline: Jan. 5, 2027-Sept. 5, 2027

• Estimated cost: $10.2 million

Bring your dog to the ice rink, throw a teddy bear on the ice for charity and grab a lightsaber during various theme nights and promotions planned for home games during the Allen Americans' 2026-27 regular season.

The details: The Allen Americans are the ECHL affiliate team for the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators and the American Hockey League’s Belleville Senators, per a news release from the team.

The Allen Americans are scheduled to play 36 home games and 36 away games during the 2026-27 regular season. A majority of the team’s home games will be held at the team’s home arena, the Credit Union of Texas Event Center at 200 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1350, Allen.

Mark your calendars: Check out details on the Allen Americans' home games during the 2026-27 season, including planned promotions, theme nights and giveaways.