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Enchanted Events brings entertainment services to Flower Mound
Enchanted Events event venue can be used for various occasions including birthday parties, wedding anniversary celebrations, music classes and graduation parties. (Courtesy Enchanted Events) Enchanted Events is now open in Flower Mound. The event venue can be used for various occasions including birthday parties, wedding anniversary celebrations, music classes and...
Gaylord Texan Resort marks 20 years in Grapevine
The Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine celebrated its 20th anniversary in April. (Courtesy The Gaylord Texan Resort) The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center celebrated its 20th anniversary April 2. The occasion was marked with a reception for city partners, officials and group customers, as well as social media posts with interviews from opening team leaders who still work at the hotel.
McKinney ISD officials OK additional costs for campus refreshes
Evans Middle School had $21 million in 2021 bond funds earmarked for a refresh. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) McKinney ISD leaders have approved another round of material and service purchases ahead of campus refreshes at Finch Elementary School and Evans Middle School. The district’s board of trustees approved the additional purchases at an April 22 meeting.
Report: Texas summers will keep getting hotter, drier
The demand for electricity is expected to increase by 74% through 2050 as Texas' population grows and temperatures rise, according to public policy nonprofit Texas 2036. (Courtesy Unsplash) Texans can expect more 100-degree days and longer wildfire seasons in the coming years, according to a new report from the state...
Art in the Square held in Southlake despite rainy weather
Colleyville artist Gregory Arth had a booth at the Art in the Square event in Southlake. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) The 24th Annual Art in the Square event was held in Southlake April 26-28, despite rainy conditions throughout the weekend. Southlake Town Square hosted more than 150 professional artists and 5...
Independent bookstore Neighbor Books to debut in Historic Downtown McKinney
Neighbor Books is owned by Joey and Ginny Honescko, who live in downtown McKinney with their daughter Louella. (Courtesy Neighbor Books) Neighbor Books is set to open in downtown McKinney this summer. The details. Neighbor Books will offer a wide selection of general fiction and nonfiction books ranging from classics...
Big Daddy's Cantina reopens at Grapevine Lake after renovations
Big Daddy's Cantina offers Tex-Mex fare like fajitas, quesadillas and street tacos. (Courtesy Big Daddy's Cantina) Big Daddy’s Cantina reopened on March 5 at Scott’s Landing Marina in Grapevine after remodeling. The restaurant on Grapevine Lake closed for renovations in October. The menu for the Tex-Mex restaurant got...
Beth Marie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream coming to Grapevine
An artist works on painting a sign inside Beth Marie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream on April 20 in Grapevine. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Downtown Grapevine is getting a new ice cream spot. Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream is moving into the former location of Buzzed Bull Creamery. Co-owner Ken Willis...
Wilmeth Road, roundabout construction sees delays in north McKinney
Construction work on Wilmeth Road between Lake Forest Drive and Hardin Boulevard has seen delays due to conflicts with underground utilities, according to city documents. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Construction work on Wilmeth Road between Lake Forest Drive and Hardin Boulevard is now expected to be completed this summer. Work on...
The Farmhouse offers meals to go, more in Richardson
The Farmhouse is now open in Richardson, offering catering services and meals to go. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) The restaurant, which is located in the former Woody B’s BBQ space, serves barbecue, seafood boils and more. It also offers catering services and meals patrons can take home and heat. Features...
First Look: Live-action gaming offered at Activate Southlake
The laser arena offers a variety of games such as using arcade blasters to aim lasers at targets or participants can dodge straight and diagonal lasers. (Courtesy Activate Southlake) Activate Southlake general manager Jackson Worley said when guests walk into the gaming facility that it feels like a regular building,...
Malvern Elementary School to undergo renovations for preschool program expansion
Malvern Elementary School will undergo interior renovations as part of McKinney ISD’s preschool program expansion. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Malvern Elementary School will undergo interior renovations as part of McKinney ISD’s preschool program expansion. The district’s board of trustees approved the adjustments for $253,175 during an April 22 meeting....
Carroll ISD Superintendent announces retirement
Ledbetter’s retirement will go into effect Dec. 31. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Carroll ISD Superintendent Lane Ledbetter announced his plans to retire in a community email April 26. Ledbetter’s retirement will go into effect Dec. 31, according to the email. The board of trustees approved the retirement at an April...
Trophy Club council approves McAdams to design pickleball courts
Tracie Benson, right, hits a ball while Kim Copeland watches during pickleball at a recent play time at Bear Creek Park in Keller. Pickleball has become increasing popular around the country, and Trophy Club is preparing to open its second set of courts. The town already has courts at Harmony Park. (Don Munsch/Community Impact)
Fort Worth approves $4.5M for new crossing guard agreement
Fort Worth has entered into an agreement with a third-party company to provide crossing guard services. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Fort Worth City Council approved a three-year multimillion-dollar agreement with All City Management Services Inc. on April 23 for crossing guard services. What’s happening. The agreement will provide crossing guards...
County partners with Keller to resurface 2 city roads
Bear Creek Parkway in Keller will soon be resurfaced after the city and county entered into an interlocal agreement. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Two Keller roads will soon have a smoother drive. The Tarrant County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement with the city of Keller April 16 to rehabilitate and...
Papa Johns Pizza serves up pies in Lewisville
The menu features original and stuffed crust pizzas with flavors ranging from pepperoni and sausage to supreme and veggie. (Courtesy Papa Johns Pizza) A new Papa Johns Pizza location is now open in Lewisville, according to company staff. The restaurant offers pickup, delivery and dine-in options for handcrafted specialty and...
The Ownsby Apartment now open in Celina
The Ownsby Apartments are now open in Celina and offer a number of floor plans for rent. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) The Ownsby Apartments are now leasing units in Celina. The complex offers leasing for apartments with several floor plans and a number of amenities such as a fitness center, pool,...
EoS Fitness opens 43,000-square-foot gym in Plano
Plano's EoS Fitness location is expected to open later this year. (Courtesy EoS Fitness) A new EoS Fitness gym opened its doors in Plano on April 26, according to a news release from the company. The new 43,000-square-foot gym in the Preston Parker Crossing shopping center features a variety of...
Home inventory increases in some North Texas counties during March
The Collin County Area Realtors association reported year-over-year increases in home inventory and new listings across four North Texas counties in March. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The Collin County Area Realtors association reported year-over-year increases in home inventory and new listings in Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties during March. The...
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