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Fort Worth Water is offering free sprinkler checks during March and April. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Fort Worth Water, the Tarrant Regional Water District and M&M Irrigation & Illumination are partnering to provide a free sprinkler system evaluation to Fort Worth homeowners ahead of the summer watering season. According to a...

Fort Worth to provide residents free sprinkler evaluation

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

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

Dallas, 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

Texas State

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, 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

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

Spring, TX

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

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 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

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

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

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

Argyle, TX

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

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

Christian Community Action marked its 50th anniversary Feb. 27. (Courtesy Christian Community Action) Christian Community Action marked its 50th anniversary Feb. 27. The Lewisville-based nonprofit, located at 200 S. Mill St., serves the Denton County community. Financial assistance, a food pantry, back-to-school drives and spiritual counseling are a few of...

Lewisville's Christian Community Action celebrates 50 years of service

The Thai restaurant will open in the beginning April at the earliest, owner Thana Trepetch said. (Community Impact staff) Spoon + Fork Thai Kitchen is scheduled to open in its second Dallas-Fort Worth location at 8155 Custer Road in Frisco sometime in April, according to owner Thana Trepetch. Once open,...

Spoon + Fork Thai Kitchen to offer green curry, black rice pudding in east Frisco

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

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

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

McKinney City Council members assessed the priority of their strategic goals at a March 17 meeting. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) McKinney City Council set new priorities for the coming year. Results of a survey of McKinney City Council members identified the priority of new and existing goals following a reassessment of...

McKinney City Council prioritizes strategic goals, objectives

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

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’

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

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

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

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Town of Flower Mound announces weather-related closures for Jan. 31

Icy weather hit North Texas this week, forcing several town closures in Flower Mound. (Jake Reynolds/Community Impact) Icy weather has forced the town of Flower Mound...

Town of Flower Mound announces weather-related closures for Jan. 31

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