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Plano, TX

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Liberty Recreation Center in Plano will be closed for floor repairs from March 27-April 4. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) The Liberty Recreation Center in Plano will be closed from March 27-April 3. The facility is set to have floors replaced or refinished in the cardio/weight room, gymnasium, aerobics room, locker rooms...

Liberty Recreation Center in Plano to temporarily close for repair work

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

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

Dallas, TX

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

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

Spring, TX

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

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

Frisco, TX

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

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

Highland Village, TX

The physical therapists at PeakRx in Highland Village focus on core strength and wellness. (Courtesy PeakRx) PeakRx is hosting a grand opening for its new Highland Village location—and to welcome a new team member—at 5 p.m. April 20. The physical therapy studio is located at 2430 Justin Road,...

PeakRx Baby coming soon to Highland Village

Fort Worth, TX

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

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

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

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

Arizona State

Only the 11 Hawaiian Bros Island Grill locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, two of which are located in Frisco, were given to Stine Enterprises in the deal, according to the press release. (Courtesy Hawaiian Bros Island Grill) The Frisco Hawaiian Bros Island Grill locations have a new owner, Stine...

Hawaiian Bros serves up kilauea chicken, macaroni salad under new ownership

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

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

Denton, TX

Denton County, 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

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 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

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

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

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

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’

Austin, 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'

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

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

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Several Plano services closed due to winter weather

The city of Plano is temporarily closing some of its services due to the winter storm. (Jake Reynolds/Community Impact) Due to inclement weather, the city of...

Several Plano services closed due to winter weather

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