Michael Pettis and his mother, Marcia Pettis, started The Gin in downtown Prosper together as “kind of a pet project,” Pettis said.

On the menu: Wagyu burgers and brick oven pizza share space on the menu with traditional bar food like nacho and chicken wings, creating a space where there’s something for everyone.

What else: In addition to food and drink, The Gin also attracts customers with its extensive events calendar.

The Gin regularly hosts live music on its back patio, where the staff swaps the usual furniture for cocktail tables and a dance floor, Pettis said.

What's next: The Gin, Tender Smokehouse and Papa Gallo’s Mexican Grill–two other popular restaurants in the Prosper and Celina area–are partnering with the Anna Economic Development Corporation to build a $10 million restaurant and entertainment development in downtown Anna, according to the EDC’s news release from last July.

Homes by Ashton Woods are now available for presale in Century Farms, a company representative confirmed.

In a nutshell: Century Farms is a 266-acre master-planned community in Celina near the McKinney border and is zoned for McKinney ISD, the representative said.

• 3993 Olin Way, Celina

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