Coppell Planning and Zoning Commission recommends zone change request for new Firehouse Subs

Coppell City Council approved additional funding for the Discover Coppell marketing campaign on Jan. 24. (Destine Gibson/Community Impact) The Discover Coppell marketing campaign will receive more funding after the City Council approved an additional $224,000 for the initiative. Discover Coppell is a joint initiative between the city and the Coppell...

Short-term rental hosts may need to register with Fort Worth if council passes an ordinance. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The Fort Worth City Council will be voting soon on a registration ordinance for legal short-term rentals in Fort Worth that establishes general standards, including a registration process, fees and providing penalties. The vote was supposed to take place during their regular meeting on Jan. 31, which was canceled due to inclement weather. The next meeting is Feb. 7.

The Frisco Public Library closed Dec. 9 and will reopen sometime in March at 8000 Dallas Parkway next to the Frisco Discovery Center. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) The opening of Frisco’s new public library has been delayed until March, according to a representative of the library. The $62 million project...

Coppell Public Works Director Kent Collins began his new role as deputy city manager on Jan. 28 (Destine Gibson/Community Impact) Kent Collins has been named Coppell’s new deputy city manager. Collins, who began his new role Jan. 28, served as the city’s public works director for five years. Collins...

Icy weather hit North Texas this week, forcing several town closures in Flower Mound. (Jake Reynolds/Community Impact) Icy weather has forced the town of Flower Mound to close several services on Jan. 31, according to a town release. Officials announced that the Town Hall, the municipal court, the senior center,...

Frisco City Council added planning and delivery of infrastructure to its list of top 10 priorities for 2023. (Miranda Jaimes/Community Impact) Frisco City Council added roads and infrastructure, and community engagement to its top 10 list of priorities this year. Council Member Tammy Meinershagen suggested the city prioritize envisioning and...

Ray McDonald begins his tenure as the new director of parks and recreation on Feb. 1. (Courtesy city of Roanoke) Ray McDonald begins his tenure as the new director of the Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department on Feb. 1. “The city of Roanoke is looking forward to welcoming Ray McDonald...

A winter weather blast hit North Texas this week, forcing closures in the city of Highland Village. (Jake Reynolds/Community Impact) In an effort to alleviate icy road conditions, street crews will be sanding major thoroughfares in Highland Village on Jan. 31, officials said in a release. City hall will remain...

The city of Plano is temporarily closing some of its services due to the winter storm. (Jake Reynolds/Community Impact) Due to inclement weather, the city of Plano has temporarily closed a number of facilities and services. According to a news release from the city, the following closures are in effect:

Pokemoto opened in Highland Village. It is the first Texas location for the franchise. (Courtesy Pokemoto) Pokemoto opened in Highland Village on Jan. 12. The restaurant is located at 3090 Justin Road, Ste. 305. It is locally owned and operated by Lantana resident Sasha Gomez. This is the first Texas location for the franchise.

The ForwardDallas Comprehensive Land Use Plan update will help guide future development in the city. (Kevin Cummings/Community Impact) After hosting workshops over the past months aimed at gathering resident feedback on an update to the ForwardDallas Comprehensive Land Use Plan, leaders from Dallas’ Planning & Urban Design Department are ready to share the feedback they received and garner additional input as they prepare to develop a draft map of land-use options across the city.

Zoom Express Laundry at the North Rich Plaza rebranded to Revolution Laundromat in late 2022 in Richardson. (Kevin Cummings/Community Impact) Zoom Express Laundry at the North Rich Plaza rebranded to Revolution Laundromat in late 2022 in Richardson. The laundromat, which is located at 525 W. Arapaho Road, Ste. 26, offers pickup and delivery of clothes to wash and dry up until 10 p.m. in addition to self-service options. Revolution Laundromat offers a variety of laundry services, including dry cleaning and folding. 469-908-2627. https://revolutionlaundromat.com/richardson-tx-self-service-laundromat/

The properties targeted for potential redevelopment include the current city hall, the development services building and two parking lots, according to the presentation. (Courtesy city of McKinney) McKinney City Council is interested in pursuing the potential redevelopment of four city-owned properties in downtown McKinney. Four of the 22 city-owned properties...

Flower Mound Town Council moved forward with the Chinn Chapel Soccer Complex drainage project with its approval of a construction agreement during a Jan. 17 council meeting. (Samantha Douty/Community Impact) Flower Mound Town Council approved $530,511 for improvements to the Chinn Chapel Soccer Complex. The funding will go toward a...

A proposed rendering of a 60-foot billboard was presented to the Colleyville City Council and approved during the Jan. 17 meeting. The billboard will be near the city limits off of SH 121. (Rendering courtesy Burkett Media) A 60-foot billboard will be coming off SH 121 in Colleyville after the...

Roanoke police lead a parade line. (Courtesy Community Impact staff) Roanoke City Council approved a contract for Construction Manager at Risk with Sedalco Construction Services on Jan. 10 to build the city’s new police and courts building. “Right now we're still in the design phase, which lasts until October...

Due to winter weather in the region, a number of city facilities and services have been canceled for Jan. 31. (Kevin Cummings/Community Impact) Due to winter weather in the region, a number of city facilities and services have been canceled for Jan. 31. Below is a list of impacted facilities and operations.

The Highland Village city council heard recommendations for the 88th state legislature on Jan. 24. (Screenshot courtesy Highland Village) Sales tax, public safety, transportation and public park funding are just a few of the issues the Highland Village city council are prioritizing in the 88th Texas Legislature session. The council...

The rezoned 47-acre area is at the intersection of Dallas Parkway and PGA Parkway near the PGA of America headquarters. (Courtesy city of Frisco) A new $265 million Baylor Scott & White hospital is coming to north Frisco near the Professional Golfers’ Association of America development, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Chicago-based retail firm Dayton Street Partners purchased the 65-acre Fujitsu Network Communications property located east of President George Bush Turnpike in Richardson in late 2022. (Courtesy Dayton Street Partners) Dayton Street Partners, a Chicago-based real estate investment firm, purchased the 65-acre Fujitsu Network Communications property located east of President George...