Mike Albanese
Mike Albanese is a freelance writer based in North Texas.
On May 6, McKinney voters will determine whether plans to bring commercial airline service to McKinney National Airport will be cleared for takeoff. In their Tuesday, Feb. 7 meeting, McKinney City Council members unanimously approved a May 6 bond election that could invest $200 million toward the expansion of McKinney National Airport for commercial service. …
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Frisco’s second H-E-B location cleared a hurdle Tuesday evening as the city’s planning and zoning commission approved a new site plan for the proposed location at FM 423 and US 380. Staff reports state the grocery store is planned to sit on 22.7 acres on the west side of FM 423. City documents also show…
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California-based company to occupy space at The Star in mid 2023. The City of Frisco announced that McAfee, a leader in online protection, selected Frisco to house its new regional headquarters. According to a release from the city, the San Jose-based company will occupy facilities at The Star in Frisco beginning in mid-2023. The city’s…
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Oregon-based developer Touchmark announced that it is building a 270-unit senior community in McKinney. Touchmark Vice President and Executive Director Matthew Hoskin said Touchmark at Emerald Lake will have 270 units with varying levels of care and is all-inclusive — utilities, three different restaurants, activities, and transportation are available to residents. Hoskin described the community…
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Universal Parks & Resorts and the City of Frisco announced Wednesday that the fast-growing Collin County city will be home to a one-of-a-kind theme park, specifically designed for families and young children. A release by the city says the park will feature themed lands, Universal’s brand, and characters in “ways that will wow even the…
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