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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

Lewisville, TX

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 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

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

Mckinney, TX

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

Fort Worth, TX

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

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 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 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

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Frisco, TX

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

Richardson is considering a bond referendum to help build a new City Hall following an August fire on the first floor of the building. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Four community open houses will be held to provide Richardson residents an opportunity to learn about the upcoming City Hall bond referendum. In...

Richardson holding open house meetings on City Hall bond referendum

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

Dallas, TX

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

Colleyville, TX

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

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

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’

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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

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

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

Westlake, TX

Trophy Club Town Manager Wade Carroll was hired for a similar role with the town of Westlake on March 20. (Courtesy town of Westlake) Following an unanimous vote at the March 20 meeting, Westlake Town Council announced that Wade Carroll will serve as the new town manager. This announcement follows...

Westlake hires Trophy Club Town Manager Wade Carroll for similar role

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

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

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

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

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

Keller, TX

Dr. Spencer Shanley celebrates 10 years of providing medical and pain management services to Keller and surrounding communities. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Advanced Medical of North Texas will celebrate its 10-year anniversary April 1. To celebrate, the staff will hold an open house April 3 with food and prizes. Special offers...

Advanced Medical of North Texas celebrates 10 years of helping patients in Keller

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Coppell City Council approves additional funding for city marketing campaign

Coppell City Council approved additional funding for the Discover Coppell marketing campaign on Jan. 24. (Destine Gibson/Community Impact) The Discover Coppell marketing campaign will receive more...

Coppell City Council approves additional funding for city marketing campaign

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