Harbor Freight Tools bringing equipment, hardware to Grapevine

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/

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...

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...

Citigroup is transforming their battery rooms at its facility in Roanoke to data halls and data hall support. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Citigroup is transforming its battery rooms at their facility in Roanoke to data halls and data hall support, according to filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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...

A winter storm warning is in effect across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex through 6 a.m. Feb. 1, according to the National Weather Service. (Community Impact staff) Richardson ISD is closing all schools and offices for Jan. 31 due to the winter storm warning forecast and anticipated hazardous travel condition. Closure...

Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom’s oven cooks pizza in two minutes and is fueled by oak wood. The company CEO said customers can get “a delicious meal in under 15 minutes." (Courtesy Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom) Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom opened...

YogurtLand is a self-serve yogurt shop that allows customers to create their own yogurt cups using a variety of flavors and toppings. (Jake Reynolds/Community Impact) YogurtLand is opening a new location in Plano this year, according to the company’s website. The self-serve frozen yogurt shop, located at 1900 Preston Road, Ste. 108, will give customers a variety of yogurt flavors to choose from, including fresh strawberry, toasted coconut and cheesecake. Sugar-free, gluten-free and vegan options are available. The California-based chain opened its first shop in 2006 and now has 250 locations around the world, according to its website. 949-265-8000.

Brident Dental & Orthodontics opened its Lewisville location in early January. (Courtesy Pexels) Brident Dental & Orthodontics opened its Lewisville location in early January. The office is located at 551 E. Round Grove Road. Brident Dental & Orthodontics provides a full range of dental services for all ages, and offers evening and weekend appointments. 469-312-1503.

The 10th annual Collin College Guitar Festival will offer free guitar classes. (Courtesy Fernand Vera) Collin College will host its 10th annual Collin College Guitar Festival at the Plano Campus on Feb. 10-11. According to a news release from the college, the festival will feature live performances and classes for...

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD plans to hire a new superintendent by March 23. (Hannah Johnson/Community Impact) Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is getting closer to selecting a new superintendent for the district. The district posted a tentative schedule for the superintendent search timeline on its website. The application deadline is Feb. 6, and the trustees...

Garages of America sells individual customizable suites for customers to store their cars and are specifically designed to hold luxury show cars, according to its website. (Rendering courtesy Garages of America) Garages of America, a self-storage car garage facility, is about to break ground on five garage buildings for Frisco...

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.

Richardson's Innovation Quarter is a 1,200-acre district aimed at attracting and retaining technology companies and startups.(Community Impact staff) A New Hampshire-based company is planning to add to the semiconductor activity taking place in Richardson. Allegro MicroSystems, which focuses on power and sensing semiconductor tech, announced Jan. 25 its intention to...

The DCTA filled four leadership positions, including Maurice Bell as chief operating officer. (Screenshot courtesy Denton County Transportation Authority) The Denton County Transportation Authority has named a new chief operating officer and filled three other open positions, officials announced in a release. Maurice Bell joined as COO, while Sherrelle Evans-Jones...

Richard Matkins, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD interim chief financial officer, speaks about the district's projected budget shortfalls during a meeting on Jan. 23. (Courtesy Grapevine-Colleyville ISD) The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is facing a budget shortfall for the fiscal year 2022-23 budget based on six months of data. Interim Chief Financial Officer Richard Matkin...

Daily Thread opened in Highland Village. (Courtesy Daily Thread) opened Jan. 6 at The Shops at Highland Village. It is located at 1500 Cottonwood Creek, Ste. J170. New styles are added weekly at the women’s fashion store, and it is the first Texas location. The retailer carries various sizes, including petite and plus, from new and well-known brands—creating a fun and ever-evolving shopping experience for customers, according to a news release. 612-406-8823. https://shopdailythread.com.

The Lewisville Fire Administration relocated to a temporary facility Jan. 23. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The Lewisville Fire Administration completed relocation to a temporary facility on Jan. 23. The department moved from 188 N. Valley Parkway to 1955 Lakeway Drive, Ste. 230. Fire Station No. 1 also relocated to 1150 McGee Lane on Jan. 23.

Argyle Town Council approved the addition of lights at a sports court on Rolling Acres Drive. (Courtesy town of Argyle) Argyle Town Council approved the installation of lights at a sports court on Rolling Acres Drive. The Jan. 23 approval comes after a recommendation from the Argyle Planning and Zoning...

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...