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5 things to know about election security in Texas
Under state and federal laws, voting machines are publicly tested, voter lists are frequently updated and whom people vote for is private. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact) As Texans head to the polls for the Nov. 5 election, state and federal leaders are urging voters to trust their local election officials and respect the electoral process.
Mindwell Therapy relocates to Keller from Southlake
Katie McCoy, a licensed clinical social worker, relocated her Mindwell Therapy business from Southlake to Keller. Her new location opened Oct. 14. (Courtesy Mindwell Therapy) Mindwell Therapy in now open in Keller. The private practice opened in Keller Town Center after announcing its move from Southlake during a July 16...
Keller Walmart celebrates grand reopening
Walmart employees celebrate the grand reopening of the Keller location on Oct. 25. (Courtesy Walmart) The Walmart Neighborhood Market in Keller, located on Rufe Snow Drive, held a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony and community event on Oct. 25 that showcased innovations and improvements to the newly remodeled store. The specifics. According...
DART breaks ground on Silver Line equipment facility in Plano
Dallas Area Rapid Transit officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new equipment maintenance facility that will service Silver Line vehicles. (Courtesy Dallas Area Rapid Transit) Dallas Area Rapid Transit officials broke ground on the transit agency’s new Silver Line equipment maintenance facility during a ceremony held Oct. 24.
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café to bring French cuisine to McKinney
Specializing in sweet and savory crepes, Sweet Paris Creperie & Café is set to open a new location in McKinney next year as part of the West Grove development. (Courtesy Sweet Paris Creperie & Café) Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café is set to open a location in McKinney’s...
5 restaurants now open, coming soon to Richardson
The Burger Life opened Oct. 25. (Courtesy The Burger Life) Try out these restaurants that have recently opened or are coming soon to Richardson. Along with pizza and pasta, the restaurant serves calzones, wings and tenders and sub sandwiches. It also offers catering services. Opened Oct. 25. 210 W. Main...
Charlie's Lakeside Bar and Grill closed following fire, reopening planned
Charlie's Lakeside Bar and Grill is currently closed following a fire at the pier. (Courtesy Charlie's Lakeside Bar and Grill) Charlie's Lakeside Bar and Grill has closed following a fire at Pier 121 Marina on Oct. 24, partner and owner Cherese McGaughey said. The restaurant incurred damage to an exterior...
5 things to know about Northwest ISD's VATRE election
VATRE funds would be used to protect class-size ratios and provide competitive teacher salaries. (Courtesy NISD) Northwest ISD has called a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to generate nearly $16 million for the 2024-25 school year. This election comes on the heels of NISD trustees adopting a deficit budget of $15.8 million for the 2024-25 school year.
Roanoke officials consider increasing athletic league fees for nonresidents
Members of the Roanoke Parks and Recreation board met Oct. 17 to discuss athletic league fees. (Jacob Vaughn/Community Impact) Roanoke Parks and Recreation Board members are considering increasing fees for nonresidents to participate in the city’s athletic leagues. The city has both youth and adult sports leagues for basketball, softball and volleyball.
Leadership Prep School District to open new elementary campus
District officials broke ground on the campus that will open for the 2025-26 school year. (Courtesy Leadership Prep School District) The Leadership Prep School District announced it will open a new campus in west Frisco. The charter school campus would house kindergarten through fifth graders, and it will open for...
USDOT awards $80M to launch Smart Port at AllianceTexas
AllianceTexas is a 27,000-acre development featuring the world's first dedicated industrial airport, Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, and one of the nation's busiest intermodal hubs. (Courtesy Hillwood) The U.S. Department of Transportation bestowed an $80 million grant to increase supply chain resilience by providing real-time tracking of goods and...
Zio Al’s offers Italian cuisine from Richardson location
Zio Al's Pizza & Pasta is now open in Richardson. (Courtesy Zio Al's Pizza & Pasta) Zio Al’s Pizza & Pasta is now open in Richardson. Along with pizza and pasta, the restaurant serves calzones, wings and tenders and sub sandwiches. It also offers catering services. This is the...
Cowboy Express Car Wash now open in Keller
Cowboy Express Car Wash features car wash services, a lube center and a detail center. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Cowboy Express Car Wash is now open after taking over the former Kwik Kar Wash location in Keller. According to the company website, Cowboy Express Car Wash offers the following services at...
Marlow Grapevine receives rebrand as Trailwinds Grapevine Apartments
Chicago-based investment firm Equity Residential purchased an apartment complex in Grapevine and rebranded it as Trailwinds Grapevine Apartments. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Marlowe Grapevine is now Trailwinds Grapevine Apartments after the 324-unit apartment complex was sold in August. The details. According to a news release on Aug. 9, Chicago-based investment firm...
Bohemian Bull adds school concession fundraising program in Grapevine
Grapevine High School students purchased cheeseburgers from Bohemian Bull at the concession stand of a volleyball game Oct. 22. (Courtesy of Envision Works Marketing) Bohemian Bull is continuing to provide community opportunities and portray their tagline: "Eating Good. Doing Good." The restaurant, which celebrated its first anniversary in July, launched...
Richardson to provide local funds for 3 intersection improvement projects
Richardson City Council approved a resolution to enter into an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for three roadway projects during its Oct. 21 meeting. (Connor Pittman/Connor Pittman) Intersection improvements could soon take place in Richardson with a tentative funding agreement approved by the city. Richardson City...
Tarrant County finishes 2 road paving projects in Keller
Keller City Council approved a final amount for two road paving projects that were done through an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Two Keller roads have been repaved thanks to an interlocal agreement between the city and Tarrant County. The Tarrant County Commissioners Court approved the agreement...
Lewisville Playhouse balances patron, perfomer appeal
Zachary Cantrell, left, is the artistic director of Lewisville Playhouse and Pat Cannon is the board president. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Housed in the oldest building in Lewisville, circa 1885, Lewisville Playhouse has hosted hundreds of performances during its 40 theatrical seasons. The shows, starring residents of Lewisville and surrounding communities,...
Frisco ISD looks to prioritize school finance, local control during 89th Texas Legislature
Frisco ISD is set to approve its list of six legislative priorities in November. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Frisco ISD officials will be advocating for an updated school funding formula, student mental health programs and more from the state’s lawmakers when the 89th Texas Legislature convenes in January 2025. The...
Discount Tire offers services in Frisco
Discount Tire is now open in Frisco and offers a number of tire and wheel services. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) Discount Tire is now open on Preston Road in Frisco. The business performs a number of wheel and tire services for its customers such as flat tire repair, tire rotation and balance, tire inspection and pressure checks and windshield wiper repair.
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