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Office Evolution to offer flexible workspaces in McKinney
Office Evolution is set open in McKinney in November. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Office Evolution is set open in McKinney in November, a company representative said. The facility spans over 9,000 square feet and offers both private offices and coworking spaces, a news release states. The space also features meeting rooms, a community kitchen and other business center amenities, its website states.
From the October 4th, “Friday Staff Reports to City Council” Government
Your browser does not support the audio element. The Friday Staff Report to City Council provides weekly updates between staff and Council. This week’s report highlights an upcoming public workshop for the Airport Master Plan on October 23, which will discuss current facilities and future aviation demand. Additionally, Denton’s participation in the Community Rating System will grant residents a 25% discount on flood insurance premiums starting in April 2024. A nonprofit plans to develop a microhome community for the homeless in northwest Denton, with zoning discussions scheduled for late 2024 and early 2025. Other updates include the closure of Mack Park restrooms due to a water line break, a tree survey on Mingo Road for a roadway project, and a recommendation for full reconstruction of Timbergreen Street following a resident inquiry.
UNT Receives $3 Million Gift to Establish New Department of Data Science
DENTON — The University of North Texas (UNT) has announced a $3 million gift from Vikas and Anuradha Sinha to support the creation of the new Department of Data Science in UNT’s College of Information. The department, named the Anuradha and Vikas Sinha Department of Data Science, will open in January 2025. The donation will fund scholarships, professorships, research, and special initiatives within the new department.
Teen with intellectual disabilities missing in Denton
DENTON, Texas — Authorities are searching for a 17-year-old boy with intellectual disabilities who went missing in Denton. Brandon Strawn was last seen at 9 a.m. on October 6, 2024, in the 4900 block of Stuart Road, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Brandon Strawn, a 17-year-old...
TWU Theatre’s ‘Kid Simple’ Combines Sound, Story, and Innovation in Season Opener
DENTON – Texas Woman’s University (TWU) Theatre will kick off its 2024-25 season with ‘Kid Simple,’ a unique production blending drama, comedy, and a history of sound effects in entertainment. The play will run from October 9 to 13 at Redbud Theater. Directed by Dr. Patrick Bynane, the production features live Foley sound effects, a form of creative sound design often used in radio plays and films.
Play Frisco Seeks Local Artists For Día de Muertos Exhibit
Play Frisco Cultural Affairs invites submissions of two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks that explore the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. The exhibition encourages artistic expressions that use cultural, humorous and serious symbolism to reflect on the universal themes surrounding Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Titled "Memento Mori" — Latin for "remember you must die" — the exhibition will showcase works that honor the memory of loved ones, celebrate Hispanic heritage and draw both serious and playful connections to the concept of mortality. All forms of artistic media are welcome for consideration. Each artwork must be framed, wired and...
New program takes off at Texas Woman's University
As part of the first cohort enrolled in the fledgling flight program that began this year, TWU Aviation student Isabella Murillo runs through a pre-flight checklist at Denton Regional Airport Sept. 20. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) The first students of the new Doswell School of Aeronautical Sciences at Texas Woman’s University...
Bare Dermatology offers cosmetic treatments in Frisco
Bare Dermatology opened in Frisco in June and offers cosmetic treatments. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Bare Dermatology is now open in Frisco. The business offers a number of cosmetic services and general dermatology treatments for moles, rashes, eczema, psoriasis and more as well as surgical and non-surgical skin cancer treatments. This is the seventh Bare Dermatology location for the practice.
Guitars and Growlers surpasses 5 years in McKinney
Guitars and Growlers in McKinney celebrated 5 years in business. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) Guitars and Growlers celebrated five years in business in McKinney, according to a social media post from the company. Anniversary specials were held Sept. 28 and included a raffle, car show, crawfish boil and more. The restaurant...
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