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A bounty of Legacy West openings bring delicious luxury to Plano

A burger shop with a cult-like following and one of the country's chicest home decor stores were the first two official tenants to open at Legacy West, but they were only the beginning. Since Shake Shack and West Elm opened in March, Plano's newest shopping and dining destination has been ramping up its construction in anticipation of the Grand Opening Weekend on June 2-4.

The massive mixed-use center, located at the Tollway and Legacy Drive in Plano, has a list of coveted brands opening throughout May and June, bringing luxury goods, delectable eats, and valuable services to the area. This is in addition to Legacy Hall, the hot food hall concept from Front Burner Restaurants that's set to begin serving in fall 2017.

Kate Hudson’s athletic wear line Fabletics opened on April 27, and the month of May will see the arrival of menswear boutiques Peter Millar and Pockets and bohemian clothing brand Johnny Was (opening May 15).

After its booming success at Preston Center, a second North Texas location of True Food Kitchen will dish out healthy and delicious eats beginning May 23. If steak is more your craving, the first Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House in Collin County has executive chef Craig Walter running the kitchen starting on May 3.

Treat yourself with Sprinkles cupcakes beginning on May 31, or set aside time for pampering at Venetian Nail Spa. Take a spin around the Tesla showroom, the premium electric car manufacturer's second location in North Texas.

In June, Earls Kitchen + Bar, North Italia (June 27), and Mesero further expand the dining options. Let TUMI equip you with durable, fashionable luggage so you can travel the globe, but make sure to stop by Suitsupply first for a dapper wardrobe update.

And this is only the beginning. Dozens more shopping and dining options will open soon, along with the North American headquarters of Toyota and FedEx Office and the regional headquarters for JP Morgan Chase and Liberty Mutual. There are also luxurious residential options for those who just don't want to leave Legacy West. After visiting for the first time, you might not want to leave either.

Suitsupply is coming in June.

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Suitsupply is coming in June.

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Texas ranks among worst states to have a baby, new report says

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The best places to have a baby are in the Midwest and the Northeast, not the South, according to the report.

Texas might be a family friendly state, but it certainly isn't baby friendly, according to a new WalletHub study.

Texas earned a dismal rank as No. 45 in WalletHub's 2026 report "Best and Worst States to Have a Baby," which compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 31 "baby friendliness" metrics, such as affordability, health care accessibility, infant care costs, and others.

The top five best states to have a baby, in order, are: Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Dakota, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.

Texas ranked 7th worst overall in the U.S. because of how expensive it is to have a child in the state, and because of its low prevalence of healthcare professionals for mothers and children relative to other states.

Across the four main categories in the report, Texas landed 47th nationally for its medical costs, 42nd in healthcare quality, and its baby- and family-friendliness both ranked 34th best in the country.

WalletHub says the average cost for a conventional delivery in the U.S. comes out to more than $15,700, and families with health insurance have an average out-of-pocket cost of about $2,600. The report doesn't break down state-by-state charges, but it ranked Texas 35th and 36th respectively in the national comparisons of states with the lowest costs for hospital cesarean and conventional deliveries.

The cost of childcare is another factor bringing down the state's overall performance, as WalletHub says Texas has the 23rd "best" annual cost of early childcare on average.

Here's how the report broke down the rest of Texas' ranking:

No. 27 – Parental leave policy score
No. 27 – Infant mortality rate
No. 28 – Rate of low-birth weight
No. 44 – Midwives and OB-GYNs per capita
No. 36 – Pediatricians and family medicine physicians per capita
No. 33 – Childcare centers per capita

According to WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo, expecting families should consider living in the states that "minimize costs while providing top-notch care for both newborns and their mothers."

"[The best states] also continue to be good environments for parents even long after the birth, with high-quality pediatric care, affordable and accessible child care, and a strong economic environment that makes providing for a child easier,” Lupo said.

Mississippi (No. 51), Alabama (No. 50), Florida (No. 49), New Mexico (No. 48), Nevada (No. 47), and South Carolina (No. 46) all join Texas at the bottom of the list as the worst states to have a baby.

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