Mike Albanese
Mike Albanese is a freelance writer based in North Texas.
The last thing many people thought they’d see on their news feeds the morning of Jan. 11 was Universal Parks and Resorts was set to open a theme park in Frisco. But it was reality. “Frisco is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. and has been recognized as a great place to…
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Frisco’s Brinkmann Ranch has a long history with the City of Frisco. Nestled in the southwest corner of Coit Road and Eldorado Parkway, Brinkmann Ranch is known for breeding award-winning halter horses such as CK Kid, the 2003 AQHA World Champion. Portions of the first five episodes of the TV series “Dallas” were also filmed on…
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Frisco City Council approved a special use permit on Tuesday, clearing the way for Universal to move forward with its planned theme park at Panther Creek Parkway and Dallas North Tollway. Planning and zoning approved the item unanimously but the city ouncil approved the SUP by a 4-2 vote. One council member requested the item…
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The Frisco City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission have delayed two separate votes on Universal’s proposed theme park in The Field’s development, according to news reports. The city was scheduled to vote on the permits on Feb. 7, which was delayed until Feb. 21. The vote is now scheduled for March 7. Frisco residents…
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The San Antonio-based grocer H-E-B purchased land along the southeast corner of Preston Road in Celina, as it continues to expand in North Texas. Matthew Kiran, a broker with REX Real Estate, said the site is about 30 acres on the southeast corner of Preston and the outer loop. This site is in close proximity…
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