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Community Development Director Ben Bryner presented the zoning requests to council June 6. (Hannah Johnson/Community Impact) Proposals for a neighborhood called The Bluffs at Colleyville were brought before Colleyville City Council on June 6—a little more than three months after being denied by council. What’s happening?. Developers have...

Previously denied neighborhood brought back to Colleyville council

Dallas, TX

Many of those in favor of banning short-term rentals use the phrase “homes not hotels,” displayed on signs in areas such as on Prospect Avenue in Lakewood. (Cecilia Lenzen/Community Impact) Dallas City Council is expected to vote June 14 on an ordinance that would ban most short-term rentals...

Dallas City Council to vote on long-awaited short-term rental ordinance

Richardson, TX

Bob Dubey won the Richardson mayoral election May 6 after six years serving on Richardson City Council. (Courtesy Bob Dubey) During the May 6 general election, council member Bob Dubey earned over 51.5% of 9,518 ballots cast, defeating challenger and former council member Janet DePuy to win the Richardson mayoral election.

Q&A: New Richardson Mayor Bob Dubey hopes to continue strong relationship with City Council, move Richardson forward

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Flower Mound, TX

Flower Mound Town Council members asked city staff for more information about property tax exemptions and other data before making any recommendations to the city. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) Flower Mound Town Council gave direction to town staff June 5 on how they should move forward on determining homestead property tax...

Flower Mound considers changes to property tax exemptions

Keller, TX

A skid steer moves dirt to prepare the site for four new pickleball courts at Bear Creek Park. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Keller residents who use Bear Creek Park should be aware that construction has begun on four new pickleball courts. According to the city’s Facebook page, the work began on...

Construction begins on 4 new Keller pickleball courts

Frisco, TX

The liquor collection at the Owl Bar & Boards is so big that the owner of the local Spec's Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods called it “the largest selection” in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, General Manager Pete Mendoza said. (Courtesy Owl Bar & Boards) The Owl Bar &...

The Owl Bar & Boards spreads its wings in west Frisco

Fort Worth, TX

Marshall Grain Co. in Grapevine will move to a new location in Colleyville in early 2024. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) A little more than a week after announcing a move from Grapevine to Colleyville, Marshall Grain Co.'s new location has been unveiled. The organic garden center and pet supply store will...

New location for Marshall Grain Co. in Colleyville unveiled

Coppell, TX

The Old Town Coppell survey launched in May. (Destine Gibson/Community Impact) Community members want to see more investment in Old Town Coppell, according to feedback from a recent survey. The context. Mayor Wes Mays and Coppell City Council hosted a community forum about the future of Old Town on March...

Survey: Coppell residents want more restaurants, community events in Old Town

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Northlake, TX

This building at Northlake Commons in Northlake will house several businesses in the future. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) A new sports bar and grill and bakery soon will open at Northlake Commons. The building at 1242 FM 407, Northlake, is under construction and will feature nearly 10,000 square feet. About 3,300...

2 new dining options to open in Northlake

Primrose School opened its second Richardson campus in mid-January. (Courtesy Primrose School) Private schools in the area offer a variety of specialized instruction from different religious affiliations and various types of curriculum. This guide features primary and middle schools with grade levels through eighth grade and as well as high schools with grade levels through 12th grade. This guide is not comprehensive.

15 private schools in Keller, Roanoke and Northeast Fort Worth

Dallas Area Rapid Transit's Silver Line project will cause temporary road closures in Coppell. (Community Impact staff) Upcoming traffic changes are expected to impact Coppell drivers over the next few days. What’s happening?. The intersection of Mockingbird Lane and East Belt Line Road will be closed to traffic June...

Coppell intersection to temporarily close for DART Silver Line construction

Arlington, TX

The North Central Texas Council of Governments is hosting a public meeting June 12 in Arlington. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) The North Central Texas Council of Governments is hosting a public meeting at noon on June 12 about transportation initiatives meant to improve the region’s quality of life. What to...

NCTCOG to seek public input on transportation initiatives

Plano, TX

Herb's House coffee now serves drinks to shoppers at this Plano Walmart. (Kaitlynn Hutchins/Community Impact) Herb’s House Coffee and Company has opened a location in Plano. A replica of the shop’s small blue coffee van dubbed “The Herbster” is parked inside of Walmart at 8801 Ohio Drive. The in-store cafe, with seating and a small play area for children, has been serving up coffee and other drinks to shoppers since April, according to a store employee.

Herb's House coffee van parks inside Plano Walmart

Lewisville, TX

Tropical Smoothie Cafe opened in Lewisville on June 2. (Courtesy Tropical Smoothie Cafe) Tropical Smoothie Cafe opened its Lewisville location June 2. It is located in the Castle Hills community at 4690 Windhaven Parkway, Ste. 300. Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s menu items include a variety of smoothie drinks, sandwiches, wraps and breakfast items. 214-407-8765.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe brings blended drinks to Lewisville

City officials, including Shannon Coates, the director of the Frisco Parks and Recreation Department; Mayor Jeff Cheney; and City Manager Wes Pierson, gave an update on Grand Park at a June 5 town hall. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) A long-awaited city project is almost within reach. Residents gathered in person and...

Frisco leaders provide Grand Park update

Grapevine, TX

GreenPal connects homeowners with local, pre-screened vendors for their lawn care needs. (Courtesy GreenPal) An on-demand lawn care service is now operating in Grapevine. GreenPal expanded its services to the city in May, according to a press release. Similar to the rideshare app Uber, GreenPal connects homeowners with local, prescreened vendors for their lawn care needs. Once a homeowner lists their lawn with their service date and needs, lawn care professionals bid on the properties based on aerial images and lawn details provided.

Lawn care service GreenPal launches in Grapevine

Denton, TX

Ken Stevens has been named Medical City Lewisville’s new chief operating officer. (Courtesy Medical City Lewisville) Ken Stevens will begin his tenure as Medical City Lewisville’s new chief operating officer June 12. Stevens served as vice president of operations at Medical City Frisco for three years prior to...

Medical City Lewisville announces new chief operating officer

Glenville Pool, which is located at 500 S. Glenville Drive, is one of four Richardson pools open for the summer. (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact) It’s officially the summer season for the city of Richardson’s pools and aquatic centers. On June 3, all of the city’s aquatics facilities opened...

Richardson pools, aquatics center open for summer

The Lewisville Senior Rental Assistance Grant Program will be specifically for low- to moderate-income seniors. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Senior citizens in Lewisville can soon receive rental assistance through a new grant program. The details. Lewisville City Council approved a resolution authorizing an agreement to launch a rental assistance program during...

New grant program offers rental assistance to Lewisville seniors

Highland Village, TX

The Cheesecake Factory is officially replacing the Barnes & Noble in The Shops at Highland Village. (Community Impact staff) Highland Village Mayor Daniel Jaworski confirmed during a meeting June 1 that The Cheesecake Factory will be coming to The Shops at Highland Village, replacing the Barnes & Noble Booksellers located at 4100 Deer Creek, Ste. 100.

Cheesecake Factory coming to The Shops at Highland Village

Flower Child serves “healthy food for a happy world,” according to its website. (Courtesy Flower Child) Health-focused restaurant Flower Child is opening a location in Plano. The restaurant is expected to open later this year at 2101 Preston Road, Ste. A, according to a news release from the...

Flower Child to plant new Plano location

Black Sheep Coffee is planning to open a cafe in Lakewood at 6240 E. Mockingbird Lane. (Cecilia Lenzen/Community Impact) Black Sheep Coffee, a U.K.-based coffee chain, has delayed the opening of its first U.S. coffee shop. The cafe is expected to open in Lakewood at 6240 E. Mockingbird Lane. It...

UK-based Black Sheep Coffee delays opening of first US cafe in Lakewood

Lubbock, TX

A sign in the window of the old Chandler's Kitchen restaurant in Parker Square reports a restaurant called Vieux Carre is coming soon. A social media post by the company The Funky Door Bistro & Wine Room confirms the new restaurant could come to Flower Mound as early as Aug. 1. (Courtesy The Funky Door Bistro & Wine Room)

Vieux Carré Bistro & Bar to open in Flower Mound's Parker Square this summer

New York Pizza & Pints offers full pies or pizza by the slice. (Courtesy New York Pizza & Pints) For those in Richardson looking for a bite to eat, the city has some new dining options ranging from Latin food to massive pizza slices and Texas treats that have recently opened. This list is not comprehensive.

4 recently opened Richardson restaurants bring diverse dining to city

Hotel Vin in Grapevine is one of 12 hotel properties that Coury Hospitality runs. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Grapevine-based hotel developer NewcrestImage entered into a partnership with Coury Hospitality, which operates Hotel Vin in Grapevine. The conditions. NewcrestImage will have a 50% ownership stake in what is called a strategic partnership...

Grapevine developer NewcrestImage partners with Coury Hospitality

City officials took a tour of Hall Park and checked in on its progress in Phase 1 of its redevelopment plan. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Some Frisco City Council members saw Hall Park’s progress in person during a May 21 hard hat tour of three soon-to-be-completed buildings. The three buildings...

Frisco officials tour Hall Park progress

Alloy Personal Training will open in Lewisville this summer. (Courtesy Alloy Personal Training) Alloy Personal Training’s Lewisville location is scheduled to open July 1. It will be located in the Castle Hills area at 2520 King Arthur Blvd., Ste. 101. Alloy offers a customized personal training program for clients of all fitness levels. Alloy is also expected to open in Coppell in July. 972-360-9103.

Alloy Personal Training bringing fitness facility to Lewisville

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Argyle council approves alcohol sales at proposed Tex-Mex restaurant

The Argyle Town Council waived a distance requirement for alcohol sales for a restaurant at the March 22 special meeting. (Tim Glaze/Community Impact) The Argyle Town...

Argyle council approves alcohol sales at proposed Tex-Mex restaurant

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