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Truck Yard reopened March 13 after closing for renovations in November. (Courtesy Truck Yard) Don’t feel like cooking this weekend? Here are four newly opened restaurants offering a variety of foods around the Lake Highlands and Lakewood area. This list is not comprehensive. 1. Fito’s Tacos de Trompo.

4 restaurants bring diverse dining options to Lake Highlands, Lakewood

Austin, TX

Frisco, TX

Pork Schnitzel ($19) - topped with mushrooms, artichokes, bacon bits and lemon butter and served with coleslaw and potato salad. Hoff’s Steaks and Steins has provided Frisco residents with a unique dining experience from Texas and Germany over the last year. Owner Chefy Creasey, who has 40 years of...

Hoff’s Steaks and Steins' lunch menu is 'the best-kept secret in Frisco'

Plano, TX

Frost Bank's new location in Plano is set to finish construction in late 2023. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Frost Bank held a groundbreaking event for construction on a new financial center in Plano on March 17. The new bank will be located at 600 E. 15th St. and is set to include a new bank building and drive-thru. Construction on the new center is set to finish Aug. 31, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The new location is part of Frost Bank’s expansion in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, which began in 2021 and includes plans for 28 new locations in the area.

Construction begins on new Frost Bank location in Plano

Salad and Go serves a variety of salads, wraps, breakfast burritos, beverages and more. (Courtesy Salad and Go) A new Salad and Go location is set to open at the corner of Parker Road and Midway Road in Plano. The restaurant located at 3401 Midway Road was set to complete construction late last month, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, but construction is still ongoing. The location is also listed as “Coming Soon” on Salad and Go’s website.

Salad and Go bringing salads, wraps and more to Plano

Almost all of the floral arrangements sold at Lake Highlands Flowers are custom designed. (Cecilia Lenzen/Community Impact) When Renarldo Parker took a job in a flower shop in the ‘80s, he thought he was just doing it to help out a friend. Now he owns the shop. Parker started...

Local flower shop Lake Highlands Flowers offers unique arrangements, top service

Hotworx opened a new 24-hour fitness studio in west Frisco on Feb. 10. (Courtesy Hotworx) A new Hotworx fitness studio located at 2155 US 380, Ste. 130, in west Frisco opened Feb. 10, General Manager Parker Neilon said. Hotworx offers its members access to a 24-hour infrared fitness studio where they can take virtually instructed classes, according to its website.

Hotworx offering infrared sauna workouts in west Frisco

Richardson, TX

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

Lewisville, TX

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

Keller, TX

Te’jun Texas Cajun started with serving crawfish and has expanded its menu to include lobster and other Cajun favorites. (Courtesy Te'jun Texas Cajun) Keller city council unanimously approved the sale of city property at 541 Keller Parkway on March 21 to make room for Te’Jun Texas Cajun restaurant.

Te’jun Texas Cajun to bring seafood, po'boys and more to Keller in 2024

The Frisco Heights neighborhood is also near Stonebridge Ranch Golf Course and the Warren Sports Complex. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) Frisco Heights is located in Frisco and includes a pool, playground and a park for residents to enjoy. The neighborhood is also near Stonebridge Ranch Golf Course and the Warren Sports Complex.

Learn about Frisco Heights, March's featured neighborhood

EyeCandy Waxing and Threading Brow Salon opened its third Dallas location in Lake Highlands. (Cecilia Lenzen/Community Impact) EyeCandy Waxing and Threading Brow Salon opened a new location in Lake Highlands on March 18. The salon is located at 6780 Abrams Road, Ste. 115, inside the Creekside Shopping Center. EyeCandy offers...

EyeCandy brings waxing, threading services to new Lake Highlands salon

The Philly cheese steak sandwich and loaded cheese fries are popular at Lakewood Landing. (Cecilia Lenzen/Community Impact) For Bill Rossell, owning a bar has been a lifelong dream. Twenty-five years into owning Lakewood Landing, an “upscale dive bar” in East Dallas, he said he could not be prouder of the community he has cultivated with his business.

‘Upscale dive bar’ Lakewood Landing serves cocktails, comfort to East Dallas community

Grapevine, TX

Colleyville, TX

Moxie Scooters moved to Grapevine after 18 years in Colleyville. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Moxie Scooters, a longtime Colleyville business, is officially open in Grapevine. After 18 years at 4117 Colleyville Blvd., the business moved to a temporary home in Grapevine and, as of January, is now located permanently at 503...

Moxie Scooters makes move from Colleyville to Grapevine

Urban Taco closed its Mockingbird Station location March 2. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) After 16 years of business, Urban Taco permanently closed at the Mockingbird Station Shopping Center on March 2. The company announced the closure on Facebook, saying it is “moving to the cloud.” Although the restaurant’s physical storefront closed,...

Urban Taco closes Mockingbird Station location near Lakewood

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

Shady's Burgers & Brewhaha is celebrating its 10 year anniversary March 31-April 2 at both of its locations, including the original Richardson restaurant at 2701 Custer Parkway. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Shady’s Burgers & Brewhaha, a neighborhood restaurant and bar, is celebrating its 10th anniversary March 31-April 2. The Richardson burger...

Shady's Burgers & Brewhaha celebrating 10th anniversary in Richardson with special brew, live music

College Station, TX

Dogtopia opened a new Richardson location, known as Dogtopia of the Shire, on March 20 at 2121 Infocom Drive. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Dogtopia opened a new location in Richardson on March 20 at the Shire at CityLine, located at 2121 Infocom Drive. A dog day care, boarding and grooming center,...

Dogtopia brings new grooming, boarding center to Richardson

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

Apara Autism Centers recently relocated its Richardson clinic to the Northpoint Medical Arts building, located in Dallas at 12606 Greenville Ave., Ste. 275. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Apara Autism Centers has officially relocated their Richardson clinic to the North Medical Arts building, located at 12606 Greenville Ave., Ste. 275, Dallas. The...

Apara Autism Centers relocates Richardson location to Dallas

The Son of a Butcher menu includes nacho fries and a peanut butter and jelly slider. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Son of a Butcher held its official opening March 20 in Grapevine. Construction was originally slated to be completed in September 2022, according to previous Community Impact reporting. The location at...

Son of a Butcher serving sliders, fries, shakes in Grapevine

Flower Mound, TX

Prestige Photography is now open in Flower Mound. (Courtesy Prestige Photography) Prestige Photography by Lifetouch now has a studio open in Flower Mound. Potential photo models can get their picture taken at the new location, located at 2250 Morriss Road, Ste. 201, Flower Mound. Appointments and studio sessions can be scheduled online at http://local.prestigeportraits.com/tx/flower-mound/2250-morriss-rd-.html.

Prestige Photography now accepting clients in Flower Mound

Fort Worth, 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

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

Mckinney, 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

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

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

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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Pokemoto brings poke bowl option to Highland Village

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...

Pokemoto brings poke bowl option to Highland Village

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