economic development
McKinney National Airport could see commercial flights taking off as soon as 2026, but some residents are still wary of local officials’ plans to expand the facility to accommodate more air travel, claiming the City Council is circumventing the will of voters. The airport, which is owned by the city and currently caters to private…
Over the objection of District 12 Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn, the Dallas City Council recently approved a $1.85 million economic development grant to assist with the “extraordinary cost” of required off-site wastewater infrastructure improvements at a mixed-use development in The Cedars. Councilman Jesse Moreno, who represents the area, said housing is needed in the rapidly growing…
The City of Dallas has an important story to tell, and Linda McMahon is already writing headlines. McMahon announced last week her departure from The Real Estate Council after 13 years. The Dallas Economic Development Corporation unanimously appointed her as the organization’s first CEO following an executive session at its regular meeting Tuesday. Dallas Economic…
Dozens of elected officials, advocates, bond task force board members, and volunteers gathered Saturday night at Reunion Tower to watch results from Dallas’ $1.25 billion bond election roll in. Surrounded by signs that read, “Vote Yes! Together, for Dallas,” the crowd appeared pleased with the results, as each of the 10 propositions passed handily. About…
Last year, Frisco announced plans to open a $201 million Universal Studios theme park and become a national tourist destination. Last week, McKinney said, “Hold my beer.” McKinney, a Collin County municipality with a population of about 203,000, announced a partnership with Colorado-based Notes Live for a $220 million open-air concert amphitheater. Chief Marketing and…
