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Divine Dental now open, accepting new patients in Lewisville
Divine Dentist opened in Lewisville. (Tim Glaze/Community Impact) Divine Dental is now open in Lewisville and accepting new patients. The office is located at 966 N. Garden Ridge Blvd., Ste. 510. Divine Dental accepts nearly all forms of dental insurance and offers discount coupons for customers who may not have...
UT Dallas opens research center for semiconductor use in harsh situations
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Possible Sprouts Farmers Market planned for East McKinney
Director of Engineering Gary Graham explained the cause for city staff's disapproval of the requested variance at the Jan. 17 meeting. (Courtesy city of McKinney) Discussion of a retail development coming to East McKinney indicated the potential for a Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store, according to a Jan. 17 City Council meeting.
Smile Maker of Texas brings family dentistry, dental procedures to Plano
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New Jones Branch Park makes 20th park in Grapevine
Some of the Grapevine Parks & Recreation Department staff gathered for a photo to commemorate the opening of Jones Branch Park in late October. (Courtesy Danae Simmons) Grapevine celebrated the opening of a new community park in late October. Jones Branch Park features playground equipment for children, a pavilion and wide concrete sidewalks. The opening marks the 20th park in Grapevine, according to the Grapevine Parks & Recreation Department website. The park is specifically designed so those who live close to the park can walk to it. It is located at 2801 Panhandle Drive, Grapevine. 817-410-3450. www.gograpevine.com/listing/jones-branch-park.
Northwest ISD bond spending helps address record-breaking enrollment
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Frisco Public Library’s $62 million building nears completion
The Frisco Public Library is planned to reopen Feb. 4 and will feature a terrace on the second floor, an interactive learning area for kids, a quiet reading room and more. (Graphic sources: Texas State Library and Archives Commission, city of Frisco, Frisco Public Library/Community Impact) (Photos by Colby Farr/Community Impact)
Plano ISD to offer teaching certification program through IWU
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Green Moon Vapor sells local art, CBD products in east Frisco
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Selvin’s Latin Cuisine closes its doors in Plano
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Joseph’s Coat seeking volunteers, donations for Collin County community
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Keller ISD building a foundation for success with $315 million bond
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Bennigan's On the Fly ‘host’ kitchen delivering food in Richardson
Bennigan’s On The Fly opened a “host” kitchen location in January at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel in Richardson. (Courtesy Franklin Junction) Bennigan’s On The Fly opened a “host” kitchen location in January at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel, which is located at 900 E. Lookout Drive.
Cards in a Box to bring card collecting, community to The Star in Frisco
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Black Rifle Coffee Company offers coffee, food in Colleyville
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Bubbleology eyes historic downtown Richardson launch
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Candidate filings for City Council, school board received in Frisco
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