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McKinney ISD's administration building would be one of the properties where the alcohol-free zone would be expanded if the board's petition is accepted. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) McKinney ISD board of trustees petitioned to create an alcohol-free zone to 1,000 feet around district property. The unanimous approval will petition Collin County...

McKinney ISD looks to expand alcohol-free zones around district properties

Frisco, TX

Two candidates are running for Frisco City Council Place 5. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Learn more about the candidates running for Place 5 on the Frisco City Council ahead of the May 6 election. Early voting is from April 24-May 2. Candidate responses may have been edited for length, style and clarity. The incumbent is identified with an asterisk.

Meet the candidates for Frisco City Council Place 5

Plano, TX

A renovation project at Harrington Library in Plano featured a design that turned existing building support pillars into trees. (Teri Webster/Community Impact) Plano's Harrington Library is set to show off its new look after a completed $5 million renovation project. Ahead of a grand opening celebration April 2, Library Manager...

Celebration to highlight new renovations at Plano's Harrington Library

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Many local governments across Texas are holding mayoral, city council and school board elections May 6. Voters must be registered by April 6 to participate in their local elections. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Learn more about the candidates running for Frisco mayor ahead of the May 6 election. Early voting is...

Meet the candidates for Frisco mayor

Denton, TX

Coppell, TX

Coppell’s South Belt Line reconstruction project is expected to be completed summer 2023. (Destine Gibson/Community Impact) Here are the details for two ongoing construction projects and one recently completed project in Lewisville and Coppell. Ongoing projects:. 1. Timberbrook Neighborhood Improvements Project. Lewisville’s Timberbrook neighborhood improvements project is near complete....

2 ongoing construction projects impacting Lewisville, Coppell make progress

Grapevine, TX

Construction is underway at the Sam's Club location in Grapevine following the damage occurred during a tornado Dec. 13. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) A little more than a month after a tornado hit the store, Sam’s Club was issued a building permit from the city of Grapevine. The permit was...

Sam's Club applies for $5.5M permit to rebuild Grapevine location

Flower Mound, TX

Argyle, TX

The fourth elementary school in Argyle ISD will be built near the intersection of 17th Street and Cleveland Gibbs Road. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) A location has been announced for the new elementary school in Argyle ISD, the district stated in a news release. The new campus—currently called Elementary School No....

Argyle ISD board approves site for new elementary school

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Richardson, TX

The last day for Richardson residents to register to vote for the May 6 general election is April 6. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Richardson residents will have access to 18 different voting locations across Collin and Dallas counties for the May 6 general election. Locally, on the ballot are four City...

Election voting centers approved in Richardson

Lewisville, TX

A survey will help determine projects that might be included in a future bond election for Lewisville. (Community Impact staff) Lewisville is asking residents to participate in a survey to help determine projects that might be included in a future bond election. A Blue Ribbon Committee was appointed by Lewisville...

Lewisville seeks resident input for potential bond projects

An aerial transportation system by Swyft Cities is under consideration by Plano city leaders. (Rendering courtesy Swyft Cities) Plano is looking to move forward with an application that could bring a gondola public transportation system to the city. Plano City Council opted to move forward with the application for the...

Plano moving forward with application for gondola system

A new storage facility opened in west Plano in mid-March. (Courtesy Pexels) All Storage opened in Plano in mid-March, according to a press release from the company. The storage facility is located at 7080 W. Plano Parkway. The storage facility features 1,070 temperature-controlled, rentable units, according to the release. The facility also has packing supplies, including boxes, bubble wrap and packing tape. 972-905-9530.

All Storage brings rentable storage units to Plano

The area proposed for the townhomes is directly behind Frisco ISD's Memorial High School, pictured in the background. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) A skinny stretch of land behind a Frisco ISD school could soon be filled with townhomes. Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission members approved rezoning approximately 7.8 acres of land...

Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval for new Cobb Hill townhomes

Society Bakery is currently located at 3610 Greenville Ave., Dallas. (Cecilia Lenzen/Community Impact) Society Bakery, a local dessert shop, is scheduled to relocate to the Lakewood area by fall 2023. The shop is currently located at 3610 Greenville Ave. but will move to a larger space less than 2 miles...

Society Bakery plans relocation to larger Lakewood location

Highland Village, TX

Eva Butler was dubbed the Mayor of the Day at the Highland Village City Council meeting March 28 by Mayor Daniel Jaworski. Eva is a first-grader at Highland Village Elementary School. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) Highland Village Mayor Daniel Jaworski said in his six years on the City Council, two issues...

City speed limits draw scrutiny from Highland Village council

Natuzzi Editions sells furniture items including coffee tables, sofas, bookcases and more. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) A new Natuzzi Editions showroom opened Jan. 6 at 8289 Gaylord Parkway, Ste. 3046, in east Frisco, Showroom Manager Steve Spriggs said in an email. The showroom sells furniture designed in Italy that is manufactured globally and offers design consulting services to help clients create personalized living spaces. Furniture items sold by Natuzzi Editions includes coffee tables, sofas, bookcases, dining tables and beds, according to its website.

Furniture company Natuzzi Editions offers design consulting services in Frisco

Shawn Pratt’s career in McKinney ISD education spans 30 years, including as athletic director and assistant superintendent of student activities, health and safety. (Courtesy McKinney ISD) McKinney ISD has a new superintendent. The board of trustees approved the appointment of Shawn Pratt as the district's new superintendent during a...

New McKinney ISD superintendent officially steps into role

Center, TX

Keller, TX

The Keller Center for Advanced Learning is expanding to accommodate growth primarily in industrial trades courses. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) To help meet the growing educational demands in Keller ISD, Keller Center for Advanced Learning, located at 201 Bursey Road, is expanding classroom and program spaces. The project will also add additional parking for the campus. According to Chief Communications Officer Bryce Neiman, the expansion is primarily being done to accommodate growth in industrial trades courses.

Keller Center for Advanced Learning expands classrooms, program spaces

Glo Tanning opened a new location in the Casa Linda Plaza on March 29. (Cecilia Lenzen/Community Impact) Glo Tanning, a national spa company, opened a new location in the Casa Linda Plaza on March 29. Located at 9440 Garland Road, Ste. 186, the East Dallas spa is the company’s 12th...

Glo Tanning brings spa services to East Dallas at Casa Linda Plaza

Crumbl Cookies' menu features six flavors, which are rotated every week. (Courtesy Crumbl Cookies) Crumbl Cookies opened a new location in Lewisville on March 23. The Lakepointe location at 717 Hebron Parkway, Ste. 110, is the second store in Lewisville. The new location will also hold a free cookie day March 31. Crumbl Cookies offers a rotating weekly menu of cookies. 682-651-7111.

Crumbl Cookies opens second location in Lewisville

Hawaii Fluid Art offers classes specializing in acrylic pour painting. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) Hawaii Fluid Art held a grand opening celebration for its Coppell location March 24. The art gallery and studio is located at 820 S. MacArthur Blvd. Hawaii Fluid Art specializes in acrylic pour painting. The studio hosts several classes in which students can paint canvases, framed glass and tumbler cups. Art classes are available for individuals, small groups, birthday parties and more. 800-463-3793.

Hawaii Fluid Art brings acrylic pour painting classes to Coppell

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UrgentVet attempts to bridge the gap between primary care veterinarians and emergency vets. (Courtesy UrgentVet) UrgentVet is set to open a new clinic in west Plano on March 30, according to a press release from the company. The clinic will be located in Willow Bend Market at 5960 W. Parker Road, Ste. 224.

UrgentVet bringing after-hours care to Plano pets

The Grapevine City Council approved the addition of a Firebird's Wood Fire Grill, as shown in Fort Worth. This will be the second location in Texas for the company. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Velvet Taco and Son of a Butcher will have a new neighbor soon. The Grapevine City Council and...

Firebird's Wood Fire Grill plans approved by Grapevine City Council

Arlington, TX

Ms. Mary’s Southern Kitchen permanently closed its Coppell location Feb. 27. (Courtesy Ms. Mary’s Southern Kitchen) Ms. Mary’s Southern Kitchen permanently closed its Coppell location Feb. 27. The restaurant was located at 605 N. Denton Tap Road. Ms. Mary’s Southern Kitchen offered traditional Southern cuisine and hosted events.

Ms. Mary’s Southern Kitchen closes in Coppell

Hippos and Hashbrowns opened a grab-and-go shop at 2249 Gus Thomasson Road in Dallas. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Hippos and Hashbrowns, a small-batch bakery, opened a grab-and-go shop in the Casa View shopping center March 25. The bakery, now located at 2249 Gus Thomasson Road, Dallas, is known for its healthy...

Hippos and Hashbrowns opens bakery storefront in Dallas' Casa View shopping center

Visionworks opened March 10 in Richardson at 1225 E. Belt Line Road, Ste. 300. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Here are five businesses that recently opened in Richardson, including a fitness center and a bubble tea shop. This list is not comprehensive. 1. Dogtopia opened a new location in Richardson on March...

5 Richardson businesses that opened in March

Every penny made at Stepping Stones Foundation thrift boutique in Old Town Keller goes to help youth in crisis. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Stepping Stones Foundation is relocating its thrift boutique from 139 Taylor St. to 131 Taylor St. in Old Town Keller. The new location is 1,910 square feet that will offer the foundation more room to conduct business and accept donations.

Stepping Stones Foundation relocating its thrift store in Old Town Keller

Sunbelt Rental, currently located near downtown Grapevine, will be moving after a new headquarters is constructed at 1035 Texan Trail. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) A Grapevine business will move to a new location on the east edge of town. Sunbelt Rentals, currently at 321 E. Dallas Road, had plans approved for...

Sunbelt Rental to expand, move to new location in Grapevine

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Senior Home Repair Program to provide assistance to Dallas seniors

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...

Senior Home Repair Program to provide assistance to Dallas seniors

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