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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

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Fort Worth, TX

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dallas, TX

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

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

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

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

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

Old 75 Beer Garden, which is located in the Richardson Restaurant Park, is holding a grand opening April 21. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Old 75 Beer Garden is expected to open next month in the Richardson Restaurant Park at 740 S. Central Expressway, Richardson. The outdoor event space, which is holding...

Old 75 Beer Garden bringing dining, entertainment plaza to Richardson

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

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 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

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

As one of five co-owners, Stephen Williams said he hopes Corner Bar Kitchen will create a warm atmosphere and become a neighborhood bar where people can feel at home. (Courtesy Corner Bar Kitchen) Corner Bar + Kitchen celebrated a soft opening March 10 at 8898 Coleman Blvd. in Frisco. An...

Corner Bar + Kitchen brings 'neighborhood bar' feeling to east Frisco

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

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

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

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

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

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Highland Village officials: Sand crews working Jan. 31 to alleviate icy conditions

A winter weather blast hit North Texas this week, forcing closures in the city of Highland Village. (Jake Reynolds/Community Impact) In an effort...

Highland Village officials: Sand crews working Jan. 31 to alleviate icy conditions

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