Fort Worth City Council adopts increased rate for transportation impact fees

After rescheduling due to bad weather, Frisco residents and representatives gathered for a meet and greet to discuss the proposed Universal Kids Frisco theme park. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) While some people are excited about the new Universal theme park coming to Frisco, others continue to have concerns about safety and...

EatZi's, a Dallas-based European-style market, will soon expand to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The location in Grapevine has been open for 10-plus years. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) A Dallas-based eatery is soon expanding its footprint to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. EatZi’s will be located in Terminal D and...

Stone Center of Texas sells exterior supplies to make hardscapes easy. (Riley Farrell/Community Impact) Stone Center of Texas, which sells supplies for backyard needs and outdoor decor, will open in mid-April at 4326 Preston Road, Frisco. The Texas-based chain location offers stone, fireplaces, pavers, grills, lighting and irrigation products, or...

In McKinney, nearly all of the roadways east of US 75 are expected to exceed 55,000 vehicles in daily traffic counts by 2045. (Courtesy Fotolia) A study that will provide insight into the future of Collin County’s mobility will conclude in winter 2023. Collin County is partnering with cities,...

Fossil Creek Liquor opened its 15th Dallas-Fort Worth location in Lakewood. (Cecilia Lenzen/Community Impact) Fossil Creek Liquor opened a new location in early January at 6440 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas. The storefront is the liquor store chain’s 15th location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, according to store management. The store will host various tasting events, sales and specials throughout the year. The company sells fine wine, tequila, vodka, rum and brandy selections. 214-954-7674. https://fossilcreekliquor.com/

Dallas City Council candidates have until Feb. 17 to apply for a place on the ballot in the May 6 election. (Courtesy city of Dallas) Candidates seeking a spot on the Dallas City Council have begun applying for a place on the ballot in the May 6 election. Out of...

El Rincon Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar closed its Frisco location in Deccember. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) El Rincon Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar shut its doors in Frisco in late December and plans to open in McKinney later this year, co-owner Rick Na said. The Mexican restaurant, previously located at...

Weekend Dentistry offers emergency dentistry, family dentistry and Invisalign. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) A new Weekend Dentistry location is coming to Fort Worth this spring. According to state filings, the dental office, located at 3200 Tracewood Way, Ste. 100, began construction Jan. 23 and is slated for completion April 3. The 2,601-square-foot project is estimated to cost $334,100.

The pet clinic opened late January in west Frisco to offer pet care without replacing a primary veterinarian or a 24-hour clinic. (Courtesy UrgentVet) UrgentVet is open for pets and their owners at 2727 Main St., Ste. 660, in Frisco after a soft opening Jan. 26. The pet clinic offers...

Students work on a car in the automotive bay at Collin College Technical Campus. (Sara Carpenter/Collin College) Thanks to a partnership with Toyota, Collin College students may enroll in the Technician Training & Education Network, or T-TEN, program in fall 2023. According to a news release from the college, the...

Tycoon will open this spring in Flower Mound's Lakeside development. (Courtesy town of Flower Mound) Tycoon will open this spring in Flower Mound, though an exact open date was not available. The restaurant is projected to open this spring at 811 International Parkway in Lakeside. The restaurant will be a fine-dining experience with handcrafted cocktails and signature dishes. A phone number is not yet available.

The city of Lewisville, along with Flower Mound and Coppell, will host a Regional Neighborhood Summit on Feb. 18. (Tim Glaze/Community Impact) Residents of Lewisville, Flower Mound and Coppell have been invited to attend a joint neighborhood gathering and meet different city officials. The event is in support of Lewisville's...

The public works department's goal is to be caught up by the end of Thursday, Feb. 2. (Jake Reynolds/Community Impact) Despite icy roads, Plano residents may not have to wait much longer for trash and recycling pickups. The city of Plano has issued an update outlining the public works department’s...

GoodGuys Rod & Custom Association hosts car shows across the nation. It held two events in Fort Worth in 2023. (Photo courtesy GoodGuys Rod & Custom Association) One of the newest additions to the Texas Motor Speedway is not on the track, but rather in one of the many offices that overlook it.

Icy roads have resulted in several Feb. 1 closures and cancellations in Flower Mound. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) The town of Flower Mound has announced closings effective Feb. 1 and until further notice. Per the town website, the following updates are in place:. Road conditions. Emergency crews responded to several stuck...

Visionworks is planning to open its first location in Richardson on March 10 at 1225 E. Belt Line Road, Ste. 300. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Visionworks is looking to open its first location in Richardson on March 10 at 1225 E. Belt Line Road, Ste. 300. The optical retail store initially planned to open its doors in the city in June 2022 next to Dunkin'. Visionworks offers eye exams and sells a variety of prescription lenses, sunglasses and contact lenses. 800-669-1183. www.visionworks.com.

The station is projected to service 1,204 daily riders by 2040, according to DART. (Rendering courtesy DART) A number of projects are currently underway and will continue throughout 2023 in the Richardson area as part of Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Silver Line project. The Silver Line is a $1.89...

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 ISD announced it would use one of two available bad weather days to make up for missed classes due to ice storm. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Frisco ISD has announced its plans to make up for the missed time after nearly an entire week of school was canceled due to a statewide sweep of ice and snow.

A 150-foot cell tower is proposed adjacent to Fire Station No. 1. (Rendering courtesy town of Westlake) Westlake Town Council hosted a town hall meeting Jan. 17 on a proposed cellphone tower at the corner of West Dove Road and Davis Boulevard. If passed in its current form, the tower...