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Highland Hills breaks ground on new McDonald's
By Dallas-Fort Worth at FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
The Highland Hills community in southern Dallas is celebrating the start of construction on a new McDonald's restaurant. While that may not seem exciting to most people, it is for the people who live there. Their closest McDonald's is almost 6 miles away. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb said it's really a sto...
Key takeaway FOX 4's Shaun Rabb said it's really a story about investment in the community.
Why this matters in Denton News
The arrival of a new McDonald's in Highland Hills marks a significant investment in the community, one that could have a ripple effect on local economic development. With the closest McDonald's nearly 6 miles away, residents have had to travel outside their neighborhood for fast food options, taking their dollars with them. By breaking ground on this new restaurant, Highland Hills is poised to retain some of that spending within its own borders, potentially boosting local commerce. This development could also make the area more attractive to other businesses, leading to further investment and job creation. As the construction of the McDonald's moves forward, it will be worth watching to see if other retailers and restaurants follow suit, bringing new amenities and opportunities to the community.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Highland Hills community in southern Dallas is celebrating the start of construction on a new McDonald's restaurant. While that may not seem exciting to most people, it is for the people who live there. Their closest McDonald's is almost 6 miles away. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb said it's really a sto...
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