Grapevine approves contract for third-party building inspectors to fill vacancies

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...

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/

Ledsion Lighting's U.S. headquarters at 9244 Markville Drive backfills a single-story wing of the Medisend College of Biomedical Engineering Technology. (Kevin Cummings/Community Impact) Ledsion Lighting, a Chinese commercial and outdoor lighting manufacturer, relocated its U.S. headquarters to the Lake Highlands area of Dallas. The newly leased, nearly 26,000-square-foot facility for...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Urban Value Corner Store shoppers can buy energy drinks, snacks, beer and wine, to-go meals, and other grocery items such as paper towels. (Courtesy Urban Value Corner Store) One of two Urban Value Corner Stores opened at 8819 Coleman Blvd., Frisco, in fall 2022. The street corner convenience store sells...

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...

Easy Slider closed at Harvest Hall in Grapevine on Jan. 29. (Courtesy Easy Slider) Easy Slider’s last day at Harvest Hall was Jan. 29, the third closing of an eatery inside in a week's span in the food hall. Easy Slider offered certified Angus beef sliders, dessert, breads and...

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:

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.

This photo shows historic downtown and Greenville Avenue in 1949. (Courtesy city of Richardson) Richardson is planning a variety of city events over the first six months of 2023 in honor of its 150-year anniversary. According to city officials, Richardson was chartered on June 26, 1873, as a railroad community.

Fort Worth will allow its teen curfew to lapse Feb. 13. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) In a statement released on Jan. 27, Fort Worth Mayor Maddie Parker announced the City Council will allow its teen curfew to lapse Feb. 13 in anticipation of a bill being filed in the state legislature that would repeal the authority of cities to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews.

The gala event included the presentation of 18 community and business awards. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) The Frisco Chamber of Commerce welcomed members of the Frisco business community to its annual gala event Jan. 27. The theme of the ceremony was “Celebrate You!” and served as a way to highlight various Frisco businesses, community members and leaders.

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...

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...

Richardson ISD has canceled the school day and all after-school events, activities and games on Feb. 1 due to a forecast of inclement winter weather, according to a press release. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Richardson ISD is closing all schools and offices Feb. 1 due to the winter storm warning forecast...

Argyle ISD board approved the district's calendar for the 2023-24 school year. (Courtesy Argyle ISD) Argyle ISD board of trustees approved the district’s 2023-24 academic calendar during its Jan. 17 meeting. The first day of school will be Aug. 17, which is a Thursday. This is different than previous...

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.