Plano City Council approves no-parking zone by Preston Meadow Park

Plano City Council established a no-parking zone on 13th/14th Connector. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) Plano residents will no longer be able to park on most of 13th/14th Connector, a side road between US 75 and G Avenue that turns into 14th Street. Plano City Council approved an ordinance establishing a no-parking...

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...

The main damage at Evans Middle School was caused by a sprinkler line break near the north entrance, causing water damage to both gym floors. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Evans Middle School and Glen Oaks Elementary School saw burst pipes due to low temperatures over the 2022-23 winter break. MISD board...

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...

The Dallas City Council approved funding for the city’s Senior Home Repair Program during a Jan. 25 regular meeting. (Courtesy city of Dallas) The Dallas City Council approved funding for the city’s Senior Home Repair Program during a Jan. 25 regular meeting. The program will offer approved applicants...

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...

Plano City Council listens to an update on the city's short-term rental initiative during its Jan. 23 meeting. (Jake Reynolds/Community Impact) Plano city staff outlined their short-term rental initiative during a Jan. 23 Plano City Council meeting. At the meeting, Plano Director of Planning Christina Day discussed what steps the...

Work began in April to widen US 380 near Frisco. Crews are working on the southern portion of the road, so traffic has been shifted to the north side of US 380. (Miranda Jaimes/Community Impact Newspaper) A project to widen US 380 in Frisco is expected to move forward in...

The event venue at Winfrey Point is set to receive repairs of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system; painting the interior; and replacing of the roof with other restoration initiatives to follow according to city officials. (Kevin Cummings/Community Impact) The Dallas Park and Recreation Department was presented $151,000 by...

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.

Richardson officials are expected to present a $48 million general obligation bond program for a new City Hall during the May 6 general election. (Rendering courtesy city of Richardson) Richardson officials are expected to have residents vote on funding a new City Hall during the upcoming general election, according to...

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 six ongoing projects in Plano total nearly $26M. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Curious about the latest construction work in Plano? See the scope, timeline, cost and funding sources of 6 ongoing transportation projects in the city below. 1. Plano Parkway and Independence Parkway intersection improvements. A project to improve this...

Fossil Ridge’s new facility is sitting at the site of the former Heritage Elementary School. (Photo by Cody Thorn) There are multiple construction projects underway in Keller ISD and Northwest ISD, ranging from renovations and expansions to new construction to replace out-of-date buildings. There are also four indoor multipurpose facilities being constructed within KISD that will provide a respite for inclement weather for students in a variety of activities.

Scooter's Coffee opened its first location in Bellevue, Nebraska in 1998, according to its website. (Jake Reynolds/Community Impact) Scooter's Coffee opened its first Plano location on Dec. 26, according to a news release from the company. The drive-thru coffee shop is located at 3305 Custer Road and offers iced coffee, smoothies, teas, breakfast items and baked-from-scratch pastries. The shop is open 6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. The location does not have a phone number yet. www.scooterscoffee.com.

Northwest ISD will continue its growth trajectory well into the future. (Designed by Nicolas Delgadillo) NISD has enrolled approximately 800-1,200 new students each year for the past 10 years. That equates to the population of a new elementary or middle school each year, according to the district. Six new buildings...

Joseph's Coat provides donated items to the community free of charge. (Courtesy Joseph's Coat) Joseph’s Coat, a program at the Storehouse of Collin County, is asking for donations and volunteers to help prepare those in need for the incoming cold weather. According to a press release from the program,...

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...

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)