FOOD & DRINK
LongHorn Steakhouse opens in Denton
A new LongHorn Steakhouse restaurant is now open on I-35E in south Denton. The Denton location’s webpage promises “expertly grilled steak uniquely seasoned in our secret signature spice blend, ice-cold beer and beverages, freshly baked honey wheat bread, hand-chopped salads, seasonal sides and signature desserts.” Steaks at LongHorn Steakhouse are fresh, never frozen.
Swifties take over, launch The Denton Poets Department
The city of Denton is having some fun riding the coattails of Taylor Swift on Friday. With a ton of buildup and anticipation, the superstar singer-songwriter dropped her latest album overnight, The Tortured Poets Department. She then shocked fans by releasing another 15 tracks and proclaimed the album was a double album anthology.
Walmart opening 3 new Supercenters in North Texas
DALLAS — Walmart is planning to begin construction on three new Supercenters in North Texas, the corporation confirmed. It’s part of the company’s plans, announced in January, to build or convert more than 150 stores nationwide over the next five years. The North Texas stores will be built in Frisco, Melissa, and Celina. Construction is expected to begin this spring and summer. Those stores will be the first Walmart stores for Celina and Melissa.
Canadian pizza chain opening first two U.S. locations in North Texas
DALLAS — Canadian pizza chain Freshslice, which specializes in selling pizza by the slice, is coming to North Texas. The company announced this week its first two U.S. locations will be in Dallas-Fort Worth. They're planning to open in late spring, and are planning to open in Frisco and near the TCU campus in Fort Worth.
Protestors rally outside retail pet store for alleged animal mistreatment
Protesters gathered on April 13 outside the retail pet store Puppy Dreams to challenge what they claimed to be the store’s poor treatment of animals, predatory loans and support of puppy mills. Puppy mills are defined “inhumane high-volume dog breeding facilities that churn out puppies for profit,” according to...
In the all-Black cast of Theatre Denton’s ‘Dreamgirls,’ there’s also a ‘pants role’
The musical Dreamgirls premiered on Broadway in 1981. It was adapted into a movie in 2006. Now, the story of Effie, Deena and Lorrell is right here in Denton. Theatre Denton’s production of Dreamgirls will see its final performances this weekend at the Campus Theater. Tickets are still available for for Friday and Saturday evening and a matinee show Sunday.
Denton's craft beer scene makes it a Brew City in new statewide program
The city of Denton announced it was named a craft beer destination in the Texas Craft Brewers Guild’s new Brew City, Texas, program this week. The program seeks to showcase and connect cities around Texas with a dedication to local craft breweries in hopes to highlight Texas as a premier craft beer destination.
Understanding history: The grand reopening of the Celina Area Heritage Museum
Growing up in Celina, Jane Willard and Jane Huddleston said on any given Saturday, the square was always the place to be. And that tradition hasn't changed today, as Willard said many come to the Celina square to create their own memories every day.
Celina Business Briefs: Learn how to bake at Granny’s Bakery and more updates
During the months of April-July Granny’s Bakery will be offering the following classes: sourdough bread baking, flavored bread making, cookie decorating, kids baking summer camp and Cookie 101: the basics. Sign up at: grannyssweeties.com/classes/.
Sky Zone Planned For Frisco, Texas
Sky Zone, a premium indoor active entertainment destination, recently announced it will be opening five new locations across the country, including a location in Frisco, Texas. As the leader in the indoor active entertainment industry, Sky Zone gives children the freedom to run, jump and play on a unique mix of attractions. Guests can host birthday celebrations, team events or school functions with no setup, no clean up and hosting is included. Cost-saving memberships are also available for families who want daily access, exclusive discounts and invitations to member-only events in addition to enjoying attractions that kids love. "Opening new Sky Zone parks in Texas, California and Oregon will give...
Embrace the Awesome
What if you could dine in the perfect blend of inviting surroundings, friends and neighbors at every turn, family-focused events, on delicious, soul-satisfying food? Those would be some awesome times for certain. Cue Highland Village icon, Awesome Times! With a non-traditional name inspired by owner Tamara Lisby’s lifelong best friend, and a non-traditional zest for life and community, this restaurant truly aims to live up to its unique moniker.
Tom Thumb opens in north Frisco
Frisco's third Tom Thumb is now open. (Samantha Douty/Community Impact) A third Tom Thumb grocery store is now open in Frisco. Store representatives, Frisco residents and developers celebrated the new store with a grand opening April 17. “It’s an exciting day here in Frisco,” Mayor Jeff Cheney said.
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