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Luxury garage 'condos' coming to McKinney offer a haven for your Lambo

All your high-end vehicles, tucked in nice and cozy at Elite Garages.

Rendering courtesy of Elite Garages

There's a new facility coming to McKinney where you can store your luxury car. Called Elite Garages of McKinney, it's a $20-million facility breaking ground at 3601 Virginia Pkwy. that'll cater to car collectors, enthusiasts, and recreational vehicle owners.

The project will feature 63 customizable garage "condos," consisting of secure and flexible storage spaces for high-value vehicles, RVs, boats, and more.

The facility is being developed by Platinum Advisors and designed and built by LGE Design Build, and according to a release is expected to be completed by summer 2025.

Each garage condo offers approximately 1,300 to 1,400 square feet of customizable space, with features such as AC, 18' x 14' commercial-grade garage doors, and 21 feet of interior ceiling clearance.

Optional upgrades include mezzanines, epoxy flooring, and private bathrooms. The facility will also include a members-only clubhouse with a kitchen, showers, meeting space, and conference room, offering a social space for like-minded collectors.

Elite will integrate 24/7 controlled access with security cameras throughout the property, exterior lighting, refuse services, and water and air stations.

With their fancy high-end finish, they're a little like extensions of your home.

“The design and construction of Elite Garages of McKinney is all about quality and functionality,” said Ray Catlin, Vice President of the Texas Region at LGE Design Build.

Units are available for sale or lease, starting at $2,500 per month for rent or $375,000 to own. (Contact Danny Riggs at danny@egmckinney.com or 480-244-9593 for more information.)

Elite Garages of McKinney founder Jim Riggs says "the demand for secure, high-end storage options is growing, particularly among car collectors and RV owners who need more space than a typical residential garage can provide."

High-end parking garages are not new; Dallas has a few companies all with similar names who offer a similar service. It's definitely a growing trend — not only as a place for the rich to keep their nice things, but also as a nicely appointed third space, almost like a retreat.

“We’ve designed this project to serve not only as a storage solution but also as a social hub where enthusiasts can connect and enjoy their shared passions in a secure, controlled environment," Riggs says.

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Llama ranch near Dallas roams onto America's 50 favorite camping spots

Courtesy of Hipcamp

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A family-owned, llama roaming ranch just an hour outside Dallas was just declared one of America's 50 favorite camping spots in 2026.

The field guide was compiled by online marketplace Hipcamp following a review of campsite ratings from users, regional trends, cultural relevance, and a "spirited debate" of Hipcamp experts. Campgrounds were chosen from 35 different states and organized into seven regions: the Pacific Northwest; California and Hawaii; the Southwest; the Mountain West; the Great Plains and Midwest; the Northeast; and the Southeast.

Llama Land Ranch in Tool, Texas was one of nine total campgrounds featured in the Southwest region. The ranch is the perfect place for families to go on core memory-making excursions like meeting the free roaming llamas or watching out for other wildlife like wild boars. The ranch spans 101 acres, and a 50-foot deep creek also flows along the property lines for fishing and swimming.

"The llamas will come to greet you and so will many more things in this wonderful place," the ranch's listing says. "We are conveniently located in a secluded area, but just a short drive from many local conveniences."

The listing also specifies that the pastures are only mowed three times a year and some of the property is on rough terrain, so campers are welcome to bring their own machetes if they want to explore the area thoroughly.

There are 14 sites available for guests to set up camp, with a mix of tent-only, RV/tent, and RV-only sites. The ranch is also very affordable; sites can be booked for as little as $15 per night.

Many reviewers enjoy getting out into the country to reconnect with nature, and many also praise the ranch's owner, Judy, who says the ranch has been in her family since 1987.

"I went with a group of women for an overnight camp at the pond," one reviewer wrote. "It was so beautiful and a much needed break from city life. The host was wonderful and kind. She was also very accommodating to our group."

A second Dallas-Fort Worth-area campground tucked away in Texas' newest state park was also highlighted in the report. Warbler Ridge Campground, located in Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, was the only other Texas representative on the list.

The pet-friendly campground's listing doesn't offer many details, but it says there are 22 RV and tent campsites for visitors, as well as showers, toilets, potable water, and picnic tables. There are activities galore for visitors, including a 68-acre lake for swimming, fishing, and boating, and over 16 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says campsites at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park start at $13 per night (plus a daily entrance fee) for hike-in primitive sites. Walk-in campsites with water are $15 per night and campsites with electricity are $30 per night.

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