H-E-B leads planned changes to Tarrant County grocery landscape

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 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...

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.

Alexander's Mex Cuisine serves a variety of authentic Mexican food as well as Tex-Mex. (Courtesy Alexander's Mex Cuisine) Alexander’s Mex Cuisine opened in Plano on Jan. 26 according to a spokesperson for the company. The new restaurant is located at 2237 W. 15th St. Alexander’s serves a combination of authentic Mexican food and Tex-Mex, and the menu features enchiladas, tacos, tortas, soups, salads, fajitas and more. 469-366-9400. www.alexandersmexcuisine.com.

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.

Bubbly Paws services include a self-service dog-washing option as well as full-service bathing and grooming. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Bubbly Paws is slated to open at 201 Town Center Drive, Ste. 1111, in Keller on March 6, according to the owner. The store will be the company’s 15th location. Bubbly Paws franchises are located in several states, including several in Minnesota and Florida.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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...

Harbor Freight Tools offers equipment and tools for lawn and garden, building and construction, lighting, and more. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Harbor Freight Tools opened its location at 1250 William D. Tate Ave., Ste. 100, Grapevine, on Jan. 24. Harbor Freight is a tool and equipment company with items for welding, plumbing, electrical, automotive and more.

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.

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.

Las Palapas in Keller is temporarily closed for remodeling, according to a social meed post by the company. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) The Keller location of Las Palapas Mexican restaurant posted on its Facebook page Jan. 5 that it will be closed temporarily for remodeling. “Keep up with our socials for...