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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

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

Denton, TX

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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

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

Frisco, TX

A request from Frisco Station representatives to replace the zoning with one that follows city ordinances was approved by planning and zoning commissioners on March 14. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) The Frisco Station area could soon see new regulations regarding brewing, buying and drinking alcohol. A March 14 public hearing to...

Frisco Station region seeks updated, alcohol-friendly rezoning

Mckinney, TX

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

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Lewisville, TX

Bonnie Liquor opened in Lewisville in February. (Destine Gibson/Community Impact) Bonnie Liquor opened in Lewisville in February. It is located at 1079 W. Round Grove Road, Ste. 700. Bonnie Liquor offers a variety of beer, wine and spirits. The store also anticipates hosting tastings and events. 214-488-1750. www.bonnieliquor.com. Reporter, Lewisville-Coppell.

Bonnie Liquor brings beer, wine, spirits to Lewisville

Plano, TX

Multiple Plano roads are set for improvements after Plano City Council's March 13 meeting. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Traffic signal improvements and new turning lanes are a part of multiple major road projects approved by the Plano City Council during its March 13 meeting. The projects are as follows:. Plano Parkway...

Multiple Plano road improvement projects approved

Fort Worth will hold retailers responsible for managing their shopping carts. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) In response to the ongoing issue of abandoned shopping carts, Fort Worth City Council approved a new ordinance Feb. 28 that will hold retailers responsible if they do not act quickly to remove shopping carts that have been taken from their property.

New rules aim to corral wayward shopping carts in Fort Worth

Plano City Council discussed possible action on short-term rentals during its March 13 meeting. (Teri Webster/Community Impact) The ongoing discussion over short-term property rentals drew about 50 people to Plano City Council's March 13 meeting. City staff has been working to develop an ordinance to regulate short-term rentals since an...

Ongoing discussion on short-term rentals draws crowd to Plano City Council meeting

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

Center, TX

The recreation center will be in the building that formerly housed Covenant Church. (Hannah Johnson/Community Impact) Colleyville is making progress in turning an old church into a recreation center with a gym, athletic fields and other amenities. Council approved an agreement with Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects Inc. for design services...

Colleyville continues renovations plans for new recreation center

Instructor Cody Smith, right, teaches middle- and high-school aged kids tennis at Leonard and Helen Johns Community Park in Flower Mound. (Tim Glaze/Community Impact) Flower Mound residents will have a chance to vote on a new multimillion-dollar tennis center in May. The Town Council voted unanimously Feb. 6 to place...

Volleying for votes: Tennis center bond to be on Flower Mound ballot

Keller, TX

While much of the city’s work is complete with the Bates Street project, utilities are a big part of the equation. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) With an eye on mobility improvements, Keller is making headway in Old Town Keller with several improvements. First, is the Bates Street Reconstruction Project. “Bates...

Bates Street on track for summer completion in Keller

Some Frisco residents spoke against the Performance Indoor Training's request for a private club, stating its proximity to children and residential areas should keep it from allowing alcohol sales. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Performance Indoor Training members age 21+ could potentially be allowed to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages during and...

Performance Indoor Training request to sell alcohol at Frisco location tabled

Arlington, TX

Old Town Barbershop opened in Lewisville on Feb. 11 (Courtesy Old Town Barbershop) Old Town Barbershop opened in Lewisville on Feb. 11. It is located at 190 W. Main St., Ste. 107. Old Town Barbershop offers hair care for men and boys. Its list of services include basic hair cuts, shampoo and beard trim. 469-464-4434. www.oldtownbarber.shop.

Old Town Barbershop brings hair care services to Lewisville

Tarrant County, TX

The public can test Tarrant County voting systems March 15. (Community Impact staff) Tarrant County Elections invites the public to participate in a test of the county’s voting system March 15 ahead of the May municipal elections. Public participation will begin at 9 a.m. at Tarrant County Elections, 2700 Premier St., Fort Worth.

Public invited to test of voting system at Tarrant County Elections

Envision Imaging is opening a new location in the Old Town Shopping Center on Greenville Avenue. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Envision Imaging, a medical diagnostic imaging center that is part of Texas Health Resources, is slated to open a new location on Greenville Avenue in the second quarter of 2023. Located...

Envision Imaging bringing medical diagnostics to Dallas Old Town Shopping Center

Coppell, TX

Mike Garza began his role as Coppell’s new public works director March 1. (Destine Gibson/Community Impact) Mike Garza began his role as Coppell’s new public works director March 1. Garza replaces Kent Collins, who began his tenure as deputy city manager Jan. 28. Garza served as the city’s...

Coppell names Mike Garza public works director

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

Cracked & Crepe is open from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. daily for both inside and covered patio dining. (Courtesy Cracked & Crepe) Looking to try a new restaurant? Check out one of these eateries in Flower Mound and Lewisville. 1. Harold Dean Smoked Goods is now open, located at 5801 Long...

3 new restaurants in Flower Mound, Lewisville

Art, TX

The grand opening of the Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center was postponed in December 2021 after Plano ISD officials said they discovered "significant cracking as a result of poor workmanship and/or design." (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact) A dispute between Plano ISD and the company that constructed the district's...

Plano ISD’s fine arts center lawsuit approaches resolution

Community members were able to view maps and schematics of the project at an in-person public hearing on Feb. 16. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Public feedback will be accepted through April 5 following an extension of the public hearing period for the US 380 bypass project in McKinney. The Texas Department...

TxDOT extends public comment period for US 380 bypass

Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care opened a care center in Richardson on March 14 at 1225 E. Belt Line Road. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care opened March 14 in Richardson at 1225 E. Belt Line Road, marking the first urgent care center for Texas Health in Richardson and the 25th center opened in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including a location at 6969 Arapaho Road, Dallas.

Breeze Urgent Care offering walk-in, appointment treatments in Richardson

Richardson ISD is expected to face a nearly $24 million budget shortfall for the 2022-23 school year as a result of reduced enrollment and inflation, according to district officials. (Jackson King/Community Impact) Richardson ISD officials assessed options at a March 9 board of trustees meeting to reduce costs and increase...

Richardson ISD searching for ways to add revenue to shore up budget deficit

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Fort Worth City Council to vote on registration ordinance for short-term rentals

Short-term rental hosts may need to register with Fort Worth if council passes an ordinance. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The Fort Worth City Council will be voting...

Fort Worth City Council to vote on registration ordinance for short-term rentals

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