Medical City Alliance announces plan to construct mental health hospital in Fort Worth

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,...

Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare (second from right) voted against a contract that cost nearly $230,000 for consulting work for a Carrollton company. (Courtesy Tarrant County) The Tarrant County commissioners approved a contract for technology upgrades in multiple rooms, though newly elected County Judge Tim O’Hare voted againts the nearly quarter-million-dollar venture.

The city of Fort Worth plans to use federal funding to address traffic fatalities. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The Fort Worth Citywide Safety Action Plan is in motion, due to new federal funding aimed to fix roads in the region. The Biden-Harris administration awarded new grant funding to a wide swath...

Blue Door Boutique has a unique mix of clothing, accessories, home decor and novelty gifts for women. (Karen Harrington/Community Impact) When women’s clothing store Blue Door Boutique shuttered its downtown Frisco location four years ago, owner Glenda McMichael was not ready to hang up the clothing business. “My partner...

See details on four Frisco hospitals planning to expand their facilities and grow their offerings. (Courtesy Baylor Scott & White Health) Frisco hospitals plan to expand their facilities and grow their offerings in the coming years and have already made headway on some projects. Below is a roundup of some projects underway or recently completed at Frisco hospitals.

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...

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...

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.

Customers will be able to select from hair services such as a neck shave, a cleanup with clippers, hair consultations and more once the shop opens. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Cool Heads Salon for Men barbershop is planning to open a new location in mid-2023 at 2115 W. University Drive, Ste....

Vocal Majority is a long-time rental client as is Tuzer Ballet and their production of The Nutcracker. (Courtesy Eisemann Center) As the recently hired executive director of the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts and Corporate Presentations, Ally Haynes-Hamblen said she has spent time with the facility’s namesake learning about its history and goals.

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...

TD Ameritrade marked its fifth year of being in Southlake in January. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) The TD Ameritrade Regional Financial Center officially marked five years in business in January. The campus is located at 3000 TD Ameritrade Lane in Southlake and opened in 2018. The Southlake campus was built with...

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.

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.

Short-term rental hosts may need to register with Fort Worth if council passes an ordinance. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The Fort Worth City Council will be voting soon on a registration ordinance for legal short-term rentals in Fort Worth that establishes general standards, including a registration process, fees and providing penalties. The vote was supposed to take place during their regular meeting on Jan. 31, which was canceled due to inclement weather. The next meeting is Feb. 7.

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...

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,...

The city of Richardson closed city facilities and canceled trash pickup Feb. 1 in response to severe winter weather affecting the North Texas area. (Community Impact Staff) The city of Richardson closed city facilities and canceled trash pickup Feb. 1 in response to severe winter weather affecting the North Texas area.

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...