DTX-RIC: Impact 10/22/2025

Road work on a section of West Shore Drive is set to start in November after Richardson City Council approved a construction contract during its Oct. 20 meeting.

The details: The project will include replacement of street and alley pavement, waterline improvements and the widening of sidewalks along the roadway and Fontana Avenue.

Work on waterlines, corner ramps and pedestrian crossings will also take place at West Shore Drive’s intersection with Arapaho Road.

OG Chicken and Gyro is now serving New York-style halal dishes and street food at its new location in Richardson.

What they offer: Featured menu items include chicken and gyro platters, classic Philly cheesesteaks, chicken wings, smash burgers and “Fajiros,” a fusion of fajitas and cheesy pita bread.

Celebree School recently opened in Plano, a company representative said.

The details: Celebree School offers early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs.

McKinney residents and visitors will have a chance to visit McKinney National Airport and view a variety of aircraft up close in October.

The gist: The airport is hosting a Display Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25 at 1508 Industrial Blvd. Admission and parking for the event is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, according to a city news release.

Attendants will be able to view a range of aircraft, including emergency medical services helicopters, drones, corporate jets, and Civil Air Patrol planes. In addition to the displays, local flight school officials will be present to provide information on aviation education opportunities.

If the event is rained out on Oct. 25, it will be rescheduled to Oct. 26.

Quote of note: “Many residents have not had a reason to visit McKinney National Airport yet,” McKinney National Airport Director Ken Carley said in a statement. “Display Day is a chance to see the aircraft based here and learn how the airport operates today."