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The pre-K tuition rates for the 2023-24 calendar year will remain the same as those for the 2022-23 calendar year. (Courtesy Dallas ISD) Dallas ISD officials approved pre-K tuition rates for the 2023-24 calendar year during a March 23 board of trustees meeting. The full-day rate for those enrolled in...

Dallas ISD approves pre-K tuition rates for 2023-24 calendar year

Mckinney, TX

Executive Director of Development Services Michael Quint presented a development update to City Council members March 21. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) New record high values were recorded for the construction value of both nonresidential and multifamily projects in the city of McKinney in 2022, according to a presentation at a March 21 council meeting.

McKinney sees record high values for nonresidential, multifamily construction in 2022

Dallas ISD officials adjusted the base academic calendars for both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years during a March 23 board of trustees meeting. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Dallas ISD officials adjusted the base academic calendars for both the 2023-24 and the 2024-25 school years during a March 23 board of trustees meeting.

Dallas ISD adjusts academic calendar for 2023-24, 2024-25 school years

Frisco, TX

Director of Engineering Gary Graham presented the proposed partnership to City Council members at a March 21 meeting. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) McKinney City Council members expressed interest in establishing a partnership with Traffic Technology Services, a vehicle technology company, at a March 21 meeting. The Oregon-based company approached the city...

McKinney City Council pursues smart cities traffic app partnership

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Keller, TX

Keller Mayor Armin Mizani said improving and maintaining infrastructure is among government's core functions. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) The city of Keller is slated to complete all of the sidewalk repairs this April as part of a citywide initiative that began in spring 2021. Before the $3.5 million initiative to fix...

Keller to complete citywide sidewalk initiative in April

Richardson, TX

Richardson's updated comprehensive plan will help organize its land use zoning across the city, including at the Eastside development. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Richardson City Council outlined its goals for the city's upcoming comprehensive plan update during a March 20 meeting. Richardson’s comprehensive plan is designed to be a roadmap of...

Richardson outlines goals for comprehensive plan update

Coppell, TX

If passed, a large portion of Coppell ISD's $321.5 million bond would be spent on playground and elementary school improvements. (Courtesy Coppell ISD) A multimillion dollar Coppell ISD bond is on the ballot for voters to consider in May. The proposed package features four propositions ranging from $9.5 million to...

Coppell ISD asks for upgrades, renovations with $321.5M bond election

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Denton County officials requested Frisco move two voter precinct locations to limit overcrowding on election day, city staff said. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Some Frisco residents could be voting at a new location May 6. Frisco City Council approved two ordinances moving the polling location for voter precincts 2081 and 1024...

Frisco officials approve 2 polling place relocations, update precinct map

Lewisville, TX

A new entryway was completed at Hebron High School as part of the 2017 bond. (Courtesy Lewisville ISD) Lewisville ISD held its regular March board meeting, approving a slew of items on the consent and regular agenda—including an update on district expenditures. Show me the money: As of Jan....

Lewisville ISD approves final payments for Hebron High, Southridge Elementary schools ‘refreshes’

Plano, TX

Plano ISD is focusing on in-demand and high-paying jobs for its career and technical education programs. (Courtesy Plano ISD) Plano ISD is considering adding more options for its career and technical education programs. The focus will be on preparing for high-demand, well-paying jobs, according to a presentation during the March...

Plano ISD may add more career and technology education options

Argyle, TX

Unity Park in Argyle will be getting $50,000 worth of new trees as well as a butterfly garden. (Tim Glaze/Community Impact) In anticipation of spring and summer, the Argyle Town Council approved several upgrades to a popular park at a special meeting March 22. What happened: Unity Park, located on...

Unity Park approved for upgrades

Lewisville recently completed renovations of its Frederick P. Herring Parks and Recreation Center. (Destine Gibson/Community Impact) Lewisville’s Frederick P. Herring Parks and Recreation Center recently received $5 million in renovations. The building now houses the Lewisville Parks and Recreation Department’s administration offices. The department was previously located at the nearby Lewisville Municipal Annex.

Lewisville’s Frederick P. Herring Parks and Recreation Center receives upgrades

The city of Richardson shipped out its annual Blue Bag Letters, which can be redeemed for two rolls of recycling bags. (Courtesy city of Richardson) Richardson officials are looking to help residents recycle their waste. Starting last week, the city began mailing its annual Blue Bag Letters to residents that...

Richardson offering free recycling bags to residents

The Argyle Town Council waived a distance requirement for alcohol sales for a restaurant at the March 22 special meeting. (Tim Glaze/Community Impact) The Argyle Town Council approved a request by the group representing Cactus Canyon—a proposed Tex-Mex restaurant that would be built off FM 407—to waive a distance requirement for alcohol sales near a school, church or hospital.

Argyle council approves alcohol sales at proposed Tex-Mex restaurant

Southlake, TX

Several friends meet to play pickleball on a makeshift court at Bicentennial Park in Southlake in summer 2022. (Hannah Johnson/Community Impact) Southlake is taking its next step toward the creation of a pickleball complex at Bicentennial Park. Council approved a construction bid with North Rock Construction for $3.66 million March...

Southlake approves construction bid for pickleball complex

The race for Coppell ISD board seats is back down to six candidates after Tracy Fisher announced her withdrawal. (Courtesy Coppell ISD) After filing to run in the May general election for Place 7 on the Coppell ISD board of trustees, resident Tracy Fisher announced her withdrawal from the race, according to district documents.

Coppell ISD election update: Tracy Fisher withdraws from race

Argyle Place 2 incumbent Ronald Schmidt. (Courtesy Town of Argyle) Learn more about the candidates running for Argyle Town Council ahead of the May 6 election. Early voting is from April 24 to May 2. Candidate responses may have been edited for length, style and clarity. Why did you decide...

Meet the Candidates: Ronald Schmidt, Argyle Town Council, Place 2

The city of McKinney was home to 192 residents in 1850 and grew to 523 residents by 1858, according to census data. (Courtesy city of McKinney) The 175th anniversary of the establishment of the city of McKinney passed March 16. The city was established March 16, 1848, due to a...

McKinney reaches 175th anniversary

Fort Worth, TX

Several friends meet to play pickleball on a makeshift court at Bicentennial Park in Southlake in summer 2022. (Hannah Johnson/Community Impact) Missed out on local news? Take a look at what you might have missed from Community Impact’s coverage areas in Dallas-Fort Worth March 20-24. 1. North Texas-based nonprofit...

5 Dallas-Fort Worth stories you may have missed March 20-24

Roanoke, TX

Cody Petree was promoted from assistant city manager to city manager in Roanoke in January. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Cody Petree has served the city of Roanoke for nearly 20 years. Community Impact interviewed Petree to get an update on his first few weeks as city manager and how his long...

Cody Petree discusses history, future as new Roanoke city manager

Housing options continue to grow in Old Town Lewisville. (Destine Gibson/Community Impact) Housing options continue to grow in Old Town Lewisville. Lewisville City Council approved a zone change from single-family residential to Old Town Mixed-Use Two. This will allow for the redevelopment of the existing single-family lot into five townhomes.

Lewisville takes steps toward long-term housing, retail plans for Old Town

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

The northbound lanes of I-35W near Heritage Trace Parkway in Fort Worth feature a bevy of construction signs. The project to expand lanes should be completed by the end of 2023. (Courtesy Texas Department of Transportation) The Alliance Town Center area is keying up to become a destination for people...

I-35W traffic relief en route as development booms in Fort Worth's Alliance area

Frisco City Council approved the final step for 3 Empires Brewing Co. to brew and sell alcohol in Frisco during its March 21 meeting. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) A new local brewery is just around the corner. Frisco City Council unanimously approved an ordinance allowing 3 Empires Brewing Co. to brew...

3 Empires Brewing Co. gets final go-ahead from city to open downtown brewery

Tupps Brewery's new site will open its first phase in the second quarter of 2023. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Keith Lewis said he is looking to bring the fun to east McKinney as he prepares to open the first phase of Tupps Brewery’s new site in the coming months. Construction...

Tupps Brewery expansion to east McKinney to bring new features, doubled production

The Caroline Eastside will include 384 apartment units. (Kevin Cummings/Community Impact) Construction is underway on an expansion to the Eastside apartment complex, which is located near North Central Expressway and Campbell Road in Richardson. A groundbreaking ceremony was held March 9 for the development, known as The Caroline Eastside, which...

Eastside apartment expansion underway in Richardson

The Kroger Drive road improvements project in Fort Worth is listed as substantially completed, according to the city website. (Community Impact) The Kroger Drive road improvements project in Fort Worth is listed as substantially completed, according to the city website. The second phase of Kroger Drive improvements stretched from Ray...

Transportation update: Kroger Drive project completed in Fort Worth

Alliance Insurance Agency moved to Hall Park in Frisco in early March. (Courtesy Hall Park) Alliance Insurance Agency has moved out of its former location at 5566 Main St., Ste. 210, to Hall Park at 3201 Dallas Parkway. The insurance agency made the move in early March, according to an...

Alliance Insurance Agency makes a move in west Frisco

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Grapevine-Colleyville ISD projects $6.3M shortfall after 6 months of data

Richard Matkins, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD interim chief financial officer, speaks about the district's projected budget shortfalls during a meeting on Jan. 23. (Courtesy Grapevine-Colleyville ISD) The Grapevine-Colleyville...

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD projects $6.3M shortfall after 6 months of data

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