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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

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Richardson, TX

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

Southlake, TX

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

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Grapevine, TX

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

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

Dallas, TX

Nowitzki Restaurant will operate in Terminal C at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport starting this summer. (Rendering courtesy Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport) Four new businesses will be opening later this summer or in the fall at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. In Terminal A, The Bridge and Plum Market will open, while...

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to get 4 new food, drink options

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

Keller, TX

Ashley Hernandez (left) stands with her mother, Torri Schwentke, next to the new landscaping that was installed using funds from Keller's facade improvement program. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Ashley Hernandez is proud of all the changes she’s made to her building at 139 Olive St. As she stood in the front...

Keller’s facade program encourages businesses to renovate

Lots of Luv Child Care is located at 9090 Skillman St., Ste. 186A, Dallas. (Cecilia Lenzen/Community Impact) Lots of Luv Child Care, a locally owned day care center, moved to a new space in Lake Highlands in mid-April. The center, now located at 9090 Skillman St., Ste. 186A, offers all-day...

Lots of Luv moves child care center to new Lake Highlands location

Plano, TX

Sterling and Stone Jewelry will open later this summer at 1517 Preston Road. (Courtesy Sterling and Silver Jewelry) Sterling and Stone Jewelry will be opening soon in south Plano. The opening is planned for July 1, according to owner Vinay Singh. The jewelry store is located at 1517 Preston Road,...

Sterling and Stone Jewelry to open in south Plano

Bed Bath & Beyond's Lake Highlands store is located at 8005 Park Lane, Dallas. (Cecilia Lenzen/Community Impact) Here are four businesses that are expected to close this summer in the Lake Highlands/Lakewood area. This list is not comprehensive. After 45 years of serving refugees and victims of human trafficking, Refugee...

4 businesses closing this summer in Lake Highlands, Lakewood

Brenton Hogan prepares food at J. Macklin’s Grill in Coppell. (Destine Gibson/Community Impact) A city survey found Coppell residents want more restaurant options, and city officials want to oblige. There are 82 restaurants in Coppell, according to the city’s database. Most are fast casual or fast food—therefore, residents desiring a fine dining or full-service experience often go to surrounding communities, according to feedback from the 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey.

Coppell looks to attract more restaurants to city

Original ChopShop features protein bowls, salads, sandwiches, juices, protein shakes and more. (Courtesy Original ChopShop) A restaurant whose motto is to inspire others to “just feel good” is now open in Southlake. Original ChopShop held its grand opening May 24 at 2021 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100, in...

Original Chop Shop brings ‘just feel good’ food to Southlake

Eren Turner is the owner and lead counselor of Starting Point Counseling Center in Flower Mound. The center opened May 1. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) Eren Turner said she likes helping people who are going through transitions in their lives. Her business website features a quote from writer C.S. Lewis about...

New counseling service opens in Flower Mound

The Shops at Highland Village will be the site of a new Great American Cookies location. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) Great American Cookies will open in the spot formerly occupied by Nestle Toll House Cafe space, said Ravi Wadhwa, senior general manager of The Shops at Highland Village. In May 2022,...

Great American Cookies coming to The Shops at Highland Village

The Alisa Joy Foundation boutique will offer dresses 5 years old or newer at a discount with a majority of the money going to charities helping women who have survived sexual exploitation or sex trafficking, owner and founder Sherri Jacob said. (Courtesy Alisa Joy Bridal Boutique) Alisa Joy Bridal Boutique...

Alisa Joy Bridal Boutique to offer dresses, involvement opportunities as Frisco nonprofit

Lewisville, TX

Cheeky Monkeys is located in the Castle Hills community at 3964 SH 121, Ste. 700. (Courtesy Bright Realty) Cheeky Monkeys opened its Lewisville location in March. It is located in the Castle Hills community at 3964 SH 121, Ste. 700. Cheeky Monkeys is edutainment-based play and birthday party center that caters to kids ages 10 months to eight years, according to the company. The venue offers more than 6,000 square feet of play space, seating for 100 adults, a coffee shop and a limited-service restaurant. 214-412-2689.

Cheeky Monkeys brings kids entertainment venue to Lewisville

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Rick Westfall will retire as the Keller ISD superintendent in December. (Courtesy Keller ISD) Rick Westfall is retiring as the Keller ISD superintendent after six years at the helm. An agenda item was added to the board of trustees meeting on Monday, June 5, to accept the voluntary retirement agreement...

Rick Westfall to retire as Keller ISD superintendent in December

The new escape rooms at Main Event Plano are located inside the arcade area. (Kaitlynn Hutchins/Community Impact) Main Event Entertainment in Plano opened escape rooms in April as an addition to its other attractions. With five rooms to choose from, Plano is the only one of the family-friendly arcade chain’s...

Main Event Plano adds escape rooms

The Mad Hatter Neighborhood Pub serves beers and cocktails along with a menu of bar bites (Kevin Cummings/Community Impact) After opening in Fort Worth nearly a decade ago, The Mad Hatter Neighborhood Pub opened its second location in Richardson on May 25. Located at 120 W. Cityline Drive, Ste. 600, the local bar serves up beers and cocktails along with a menu of bar bites, including sandwiches and pizzas. The Richardson Mad Hatter location is open from 7 a.m.-2 a.m. daily, according to its website. 214-434-1777. www.themadhattertx.com.

The Mad Hatter Neighborhood Pub serving up drinks, bar bites in Richardson

Dallas ISD officials announced May 31 that all students must use clear or mesh backpacks in the 2023-24 school year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Dallas ISD will require all students to use clear backpacks during the 2023-24 school year, officials announced May 31. The mandate comes as part of an ongoing...

Dallas ISD mandates clear backpacks for 2023-24 school year

Those in attendance at the city of Fort Worth's first Development 101 meeting included area developers and business owners. (Courtesy city of Fort Worth) Together with the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, the city of Fort Worth held its first Development 101 workshop last month.

Fort Worth holds workshop to educate future business owners

Everbowl is known for its customizable Whatever Bowls, which offer eight bases to choose from and a variety of topping options. (Courtesy Everbowl) Everbowl is set to open a Plano location in Lakeside Market shopping center. The restaurant is set to open in September at 5809 Preston Road, Ste. 584,...

Everbowl to bring superfood to Plano

Jeremiah's Italian Ice opened for business in Keller on May 25. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Jeremiah’s Italian Ice opened for business in Keller on May 25. The franchise is owned by local resident Steve Dubberly. The location at 2122 Rufe Snow Drive, Ste. 102, serves 40 flavors of Italian ice and ice cream. According to a news release, Jeremiah’s Gelati features both products and is a top seller.

Jeremiah's Italian Ice dishing out cold treats in Keller

Lewisville's Old Town Splash Park opened May 26. (Courtesy Lewisville Parks and Recreation) Lewisville Parks and Recreation held a soft opening for Old Town Splash Park on May 26. It is located behind Wayne Frady Park at 535 W. College St. In 2021, the department began the process of converting...

Old Town Splash Park helps Lewisville beat the heat

Set Lopez, owner of Virtus Barber & Co., received his barber license in 2017. (Cecilia Lenzen/Community Impact) Before opening his barbershop, Set Lopez tried his hand at a number of trades, from bartending to nursing school to six years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Although he’s now the owner of...

Lakewood veteran finds inspiration, community as neighborhood barber

Owner Amy Nobles Lyday plays piano in her office at Grapevine Performing Arts. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) Amy Nobles Lyday has been at work cultivating a community of musicians in a six-room house located just off Main Street in Grapevine. “That community is led by great performers who love their craft,”...

Amy Nobles Lyday cultivates a community of musicians at Grapevine Performing Arts

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Learn about Frisco Heights, March's featured neighborhood

The Frisco Heights neighborhood is also near Stonebridge Ranch Golf Course and the Warren Sports Complex. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) Frisco Heights is located in Frisco and...

Learn about Frisco Heights, March's featured neighborhood

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