Indiana State

Denton County, TX

Colleyville, TX

Community Impact Dallas-Fort Worth

Chelsea Rose became president and CEO of the Colleyville Chamber of Commerce in April 2020. (Courtesy Colleyville Chamber of Commerce) Chelsea Rose is stepping down from her role as CEO and president of the Colleyville Chamber of Commerce. This decision comes as Rose accepted a new position with the city...

Chelsea Rose resigns as president, CEO of Colleyville Chamber of Commerce

Dallas, TX

DART is hosting a series of public meetings through the end of March. (Jake Reynolds/Community Impact) Dallas Area Rapid Transit is seeking public input on its New Bus Network and other upcoming projects. DART will host a series of in person and virtual meetings through the rest of March, according...

DART looking for input on upcoming projects in March public meetings

Fort Worth, TX

Grapevine, TX

Kiewit Corporation is finishing out a 20,870-square-foot space at 1785 Hwy. 26 in Grapevine. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Kiewit Corportation will be opening a new office location in Grapevine this summer, according to a permit issued from the city of Grapevine and a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Kiewit Corporation adding another Dallas-Fort Worth location in Grapevine

Denton, TX

Justin, TX

The Texas Department of Transportation is hosting an open meeting to discuss the possible widening of FM 407. (Tim Glaze/Community Impact) The Texas Department of Transportation has announced an an open house and public hearing on the possible widening of FM 407, according to a press release. The meeting will...

TxDOT to host public meeting on FM 407 widening

Three new Kroger Marketplace stores coming to Plano, Fort Worth and Melissa. (Courtesy Kroger Co.) Shoppers in Plano and Fort Worth will soon have new Kroger stores to visit for their grocery shopping. Three new Kroger Marketplace stores will be coming to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in 2024, according to...

New Kroger Marketplace stores coming to Plano, Fort Worth

Richardson, TX

Richardson is considering a bond referendum to help build a new City Hall following an August fire on the first floor of the building. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Four community open houses will be held to provide Richardson residents an opportunity to learn about the upcoming City Hall bond referendum. In...

Richardson holding open house meetings on City Hall bond referendum

Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care opened a care center in Richardson on March 14 at 1225 E. Belt Line Road. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care opened March 14 in Richardson at 1225 E. Belt Line Road, marking the first urgent care center for Texas Health in Richardson and the 25th center opened in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including a location at 6969 Arapaho Road, Dallas.

Breeze Urgent Care offering walk-in, appointment treatments in Richardson

Texas State

Coppell, TX

Mike Garza began his role as Coppell’s new public works director March 1. (Destine Gibson/Community Impact) Mike Garza began his role as Coppell’s new public works director March 1. Garza replaces Kent Collins, who began his tenure as deputy city manager Jan. 28. Garza served as the city’s...

Coppell names Mike Garza public works director

Lewisville, TX

Bonnie Liquor opened in Lewisville in February. (Destine Gibson/Community Impact) Bonnie Liquor opened in Lewisville in February. It is located at 1079 W. Round Grove Road, Ste. 700. Bonnie Liquor offers a variety of beer, wine and spirits. The store also anticipates hosting tastings and events. 214-488-1750. www.bonnieliquor.com. Reporter, Lewisville-Coppell.

Bonnie Liquor brings beer, wine, spirits to Lewisville

Robert Allen will help lead Fort Worth's efforts for "reasonable, responsible growth" as new head of Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership. (Courtesy Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce) Robert Allen will lead the newly formed Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership beginning April 3. The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce established the...

Fort Worth chamber names industry veteran to lead new business development partnership

Frisco, TX

The theme park is expected to bring millions of dollars to the city. (Rendering courtesy Universal Parks and Resorts) City officials say Frisco’s deal with Universal to build a theme park is expected to bring millions back to the city. Details on the more than $12 million in economic...

Funding fun: Frisco city officials explain details of $12M Universal deal

Mckinney, TX

Rick Ferrara of Gensler Architects presented the proposed expansion to commission members on behalf of the applicant, Pat Lobb Toyota. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) A proposed expansion project at Pat Lobb Toyota in McKinney was approved by the planning and zoning commission at a March 14 meeting. The proposed expansion would...

Pat Lobb Toyota expansion approved by McKinney Planning and Zoning Commission, awaiting council review

Richardson ISD is expected to face a nearly $24 million budget shortfall for the 2022-23 school year as a result of reduced enrollment and inflation, according to district officials. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Richardson ISD officials assessed options at a March 9 board of trustees meeting to reduce costs and increase...

Richardson ISD searching for ways to add revenue to shore up budget deficit

Keller, TX

While much of the city’s work is complete with the Bates Street project, utilities are a big part of the equation. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) With an eye on mobility improvements, Keller is making headway in Old Town Keller with several improvements. First, is the Bates Street Reconstruction Project. “Bates...

Bates Street on track for summer completion in Keller

Michigan State

Carhartt is proposing tax abatements for a proposed location near the Texas Motor Speedway. (Courtesy of Carhatt) Carhartt Inc., an apparel manufacturer known for its work clothes, looks to build a new distribution center in Fort Worth and bring 500 full-time jobs to residents. The company would partner with a...

Carhartt Inc. could bring 500 new jobs to Fort Worth with new distribution center

Fort Worth will hold retailers responsible for managing their shopping carts. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) In response to the ongoing issue of abandoned shopping carts, Fort Worth City Council approved a new ordinance Feb. 28 that will hold retailers responsible if they do not act quickly to remove shopping carts that have been taken from their property.

New rules aim to corral wayward shopping carts in Fort Worth

Barkbus, a luxury mobile dog grooming company based in Southern California, announced that it will expand its services to Dallas. (Courtesy Barkbus) Starting in April, dog owners in Lake Highlands and Lakewood can book mobile grooming services through Barkbus. Barkbus, a luxury mobile dog grooming company based in Southern California,...

Barkbus expands mobile dog grooming services to Lake Highlands, Lakewood

Art, TX

Plano, TX

The grand opening of the Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center was postponed in December 2021 after Plano ISD officials said they discovered "significant cracking as a result of poor workmanship and/or design." (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact) A dispute between Plano ISD and the company that constructed the district's...

Plano ISD’s fine arts center lawsuit approaches resolution

Envision Imaging is opening a new location in the Old Town Shopping Center on Greenville Avenue. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Envision Imaging, a medical diagnostic imaging center that is part of Texas Health Resources, is slated to open a new location on Greenville Avenue in the second quarter of 2023. Located...

Envision Imaging bringing medical diagnostics to Dallas Old Town Shopping Center

Photos of the former mayor were compiled and posted on a designated memorial page on the city's Facebook. (Courtesy city of Frisco) A driving force behind Frisco’s growth, a soldier and a longtime resident, former Frisco Mayor Bob Warren died March 13. Recognized by city officials as a fundamental...

‘A life well-lived': Former Frisco Mayor Bob Warren dies at age 102

Center, TX

The recreation center will be in the building that formerly housed Covenant Church. (Hannah Johnson/Community Impact) Colleyville is making progress in turning an old church into a recreation center with a gym, athletic fields and other amenities. Council approved an agreement with Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects Inc. for design services...

Colleyville continues renovations plans for new recreation center

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker (left) listens during a recent City Council meeting. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) The city of Fort Worth plans to provide housing for the city’s vulnerable and homeless population after purchasing the 15 acres of B.H. Carroll Park from the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The property...

City of Fort Worth purchases 15 acres to create housing for homeless population

College Station, TX

Adjustable Auto Body Repair, now open at 201 N. Central Expressway in Richardson, offers a variety of car repair services, including hail damage repair and free towing. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Adjustable Auto Body Repair opened in early December in Richardson at 201 N. Central Expressway. The body shop offers a...

Adjustable Auto Body Repair offering vehicle services, free towing in Richardson

Community members were able to view maps and schematics of the project at an in-person public hearing on Feb. 16. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Public feedback will be accepted through April 5 following an extension of the public hearing period for the US 380 bypass project in McKinney. The Texas Department...

TxDOT extends public comment period for US 380 bypass

TP Tea offers several different milk teas, bubble teas and traditional hot tea drinks at its new Frisco location. (Courtesy TP Tea) Taiwan Professional Tea, nicknamed TP Tea, celebrated the grand opening of its second Texas bubble tea location at 9188 Prestmont Place Ste. 106, Frisco, on March 11. With...

TP Tea brings ‘a touch of care, a cup of bliss’ to east Frisco

Fito's Tacos de Trompo opened a new location in Lake Highlands. (Cecilia Lenzen/Community Impact) Fito’s Tacos de Trompo, a Mexican restaurant chain, opened its fifth Dallas location in Lake Highlands on March 17. The new restaurant is located at 6760 Abrams Road, Ste. 201, inside the space that used...

Mexican chain Fito’s Tacos de Trompo opens Lake Highlands location

Flower Mound, TX

Cracked & Crepe is open from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. daily for both inside and covered patio dining. (Courtesy Cracked & Crepe) Looking to try a new restaurant? Check out one of these eateries in Flower Mound and Lewisville. 1. Harold Dean Smoked Goods is now open, located at 5801 Long...

3 new restaurants in Flower Mound, Lewisville

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Denton County Transportation Authority brings on new COO, fills four open positions

The DCTA filled four leadership positions, including Maurice Bell as chief operating officer. (Screenshot courtesy Denton County Transportation Authority) The Denton County Transportation Authority has named...

Denton County Transportation Authority brings on new COO, fills four open positions

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