FOOD & DRINK
Flower Mound donut shop to close after 21 years
A donut shop in Flower Mound recently announced that it will close its doors this month, 21 years after first opening in March 2003. J Kin Donut, 3501 Long Prairie Road, Suite 100 (near the corner of FM 2499 and Churchill Drive), will close permanently on Friday, March 29, the business said on social media.
Flower Mound twin brothers aren’t the only LISD grads on The Amazing Race
Two weeks ago, Season 36 of CBS’ The Amazing Race premiered at 8:30 p.m. CT on CBS with 13 teams of two racing to complete challenges and get to their next location faster than the other 12. The first team to finish the cross the finish line will win $1 million.
McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A aiming for summer debuts at Harvest Town Center
Two popular fast food staples, McDonald’s and Chick-Fil-A, are aiming to open as early as this summer in Harvest Town Center, a new mixed-use development on the northwest corner of FM 407 and I-35W. Page Austin, lifestyle manager of the Harvest subdivision, said the master developer, Hillwood, is expecting...
Sam's Club in Grapevine Poised for $15 Million Revamp After North Texas Tornado Impact
Grapevine, Texas is slated for a retail facelift as the storm-struck Sam's Club at 1701 West State Hwy 114 prepares for a major overhaul starting April 29. A filing with the state revealed a comprehensive renovation plan, at a hefty $15 million price tag, with a projected completion date of August 29, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Ground Breaking Announced For H-E-B In Prosper, Texas
H-E-B is continuing to expand across North Texas. The Texas-sized grocery chain recently announced the newest location in Prosper, Texas will break ground on April 2, 2024. The groundbreaking event is not open to the public, but company leadership, community leaders and community nonprofits will attend. In July 2022, the retail giant bought a 19.78-acre patch of land on the corner of Frontier Parkway and the Dallas North Tollway in Prosper. The Prosper location will be the sixth store to open in Collin County in the span of two years following the opening of stores in Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Allen and soon Melissa. Construction...
Denton should pass bill banning sale of commercially bred pets
In April 2023, the Denton Record Chronicle reported that more than 100 people are waiting to surrender their big dogs to the Denton City Animal Shelter. Adoption fees cost between 10 and 60 dollars, a cheaper alternative than buying an animal from a pet store — which can cost thousands. People take out loans in order to buy pets, with predatory interest rates up to 189 percent. If an animal dies from diseases acquired from the mills or during transport, the owner is still expected to pay off the loan.
Starbucks coming to Argyle
A new Starbucks coffee shop will be built along Hwy 377 in the Argyle area. “Starbucks is always looking for great locations to better meet the needs of our customers, and we are happy to confirm that we will be opening a new location … in Argyle,” a Starbucks spokesperson said Monday.
Boba tea shop now open in Highland Village
A local couple recently opened a new boba tea shop at Bowery Park in Highland Village. Tran and Justin Guo both grew up in Flower Mound, graduated from Flower Mound High School in 2013 and then Texas Tech University, and they now live in Lantana with their two children. “Growing...
Tim Horton's planning second DFW-area location
DALLAS — After opening its first North Texas location in Coppell late this year or early next year, Canadian coffee and doughnut chain Tim Horton’s is eying Denton for its second North Texas location, a spokesperson confirmed to WFAA. Tim Horton’s Coppell is set to occupy 1,640 square...
Proposed updates to Denton’s animal code are moving forward, including required microchipping
Imagine a 1990 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy — similar to the one that Arnold Schwarzenegger rode in Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Known as the model that made Harley cool again, it costs around $12,600 in excellent condition. Now, imagine a feral cat “ripping up the seats of your Harley or...
Low-cost carrier Breeze Airlines coming to DFW Airport
DALLAS — Looking to make plans for a summer vacation? Low-cost carrier Breeze Airways is making its debut in Dallas-Fort Worth with a new route to Provo, Utah. Breeze will offer twice-weekly roundtrip service between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and the Provo Municipal Airport, about a 45-minute drive from Salt Lake City, on Mondays and Fridays starting June 7. Promotional rates for the new flights begin at $69 one way.
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