At SMU’s TUNIE conference, North Texas city leaders shared how they’re building university partnerships to fuel entrepreneurship and economic growth.

Two buzzy Dallas neighbors, McKinney and Frisco, have landed top-10 spots in a new SmartAsset ranking of the safest suburbs in America for 2025. McKinney came in at No. 9, and Frisco followed at No. 10.

After 40 years and several failed expansion attempts, McKinney is constructing a passenger terminal to bring commercial air service to Collin County.

Collin County’s tech boom could outpace entire states by 2050

Whole Foods Market is set to open its first location in McKinney, north of Dallas, this fall.