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Behavioral Innovations offers autism diagnostic services in north Frisco
Behavioral Innovations has 42 locations across Texas and Oklahoma. (Courtesy Behavioral Innovations) Behavioral Innovations has opened its second Frisco center. The new center offers social skills training and advanced applied behavior analysis therapy for children on the autism spectrum, according to the company’s website. Behavioral Innovations, which has a...
Texas Capital Bank closes Richardson location
Texas Capital Bank closed the Richardson branch in mid-June. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The bank offers personal and commercial banking services, investment services and wealth management. Texas Capital Bank replaced the Richardson branch with a branch in Southlake. Features Reporter. Dustin is a features reporter, and covers businesses and restaurants in...
Lightbridge Academy set to offer childcare in Plano
Lightbridge Academy set to open this Summer in Plano. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Lightbridge Academy plans to open this summer in Plano. The childcare franchise will be owned and operated by family members Chetana, Devan and Krishna Shah. It will offer infant care, toddler programs, preschool education and pre-K readiness. A...
Prosper in the running for Collin County parks project grants
Prosper officials submitted an application for three parks projects, two of which are for concrete hike and bike trails (not pictured), during a June 25 meeting. (Courtesy Pexels) Three Prosper parks projects could soon receive county funds. What you need to know. Prosper Town Council members on June 25 submitted...
Check out 6 dining options now open, coming soon to Lewisville
Dutch Bros Coffee has over 850 locations in 17 states bringing coffee to customers through drive-thrus. (Courtesy of Dutch Bros) Looking to try something new? Check out six dining options that have recently opened or are coming soon to Lewisville. This list is not comprehensive. Now open. The restaurant serves...
Ohayo Sushi brings Japanese food to Lewisville
Ohayo Sushi opened on June 29, according to social media. (Kevin Cummings/Community Impact) Lewisville has a new spot for Japanese food. Located near The Vista shopping mall, Ohayo Sushi offers a range of rolls, sashimi and nigiri. In addition, the restaurant serves teriyaki, hibachi and ramen entrees. Kevin joined Community...
See how Prosper ISD students performed on end-of-course state exams in 2023-24
Prosper ISD students’ scores improved year over year in several subjects of the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness exams. (Samantha Douty/Community Impact) Prosper ISD students’ scores improved year over year in several subjects of the end-of-course State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness, according to results published by the Texas Education Agency in June.
FEMA extends individual assistance application deadline to Aug. 15
Individuals are able to apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through Aug. 15. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Individuals affected by severe weather in North Texas in late May will have more time to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The initial deadline to apply...
Senior living facility HarborChase of McKinney sees ownership, name change
HarborChase of McKinney has rebranded to Village on the Park McKinney. (Courtesy Village on the Park McKinney) HarborChase of McKinney has rebranded following a change in ownership. The newly rebranded Village on the Park McKinney changed ownership in March 2024, and is now operated by Aspenwood, a firm specializing in...
Jetset Pilates offers classes from first Texas location in McKinney
Jetset Pilates is now open in west McKinney. (Courtesy Jetset Pilates) Jetset Pilates is now open in west McKinney, according to a news release. The 2,500-square-foot studio offers 50-minute custom classes focusing on strength training, cardio and conditioning, according to the company's website. “I am so excited to introduce the...
Rowdy Cowboy announces opening date in Grapevine
Rowdy Cowboy, a sports bar and grill, will open in Grapevine on July 26. (Courtesy Rowdy Cowboy) Rowdy Cowboy, a country-themed sports restaurant and bar, is set to open later this month. The restaurant posted its opening date of July 26 on its sign that faces SH 121, while also...
BMW of McKinney debuts dealership, service center
BMW of McKinney is now open and offering a selection of new and pre-owned vehicles. (Courtesy Hendrick Automotive Group) The city’s newest car dealership, BMW of McKinney, is now open. The details. BMW of McKinney offers new BMW vehicles as well as certified and pre-owned cars, according to its...
Playground updates wrap up at Jake's Hilltop Park in Flower Mound
Renovations to Jake's Hilltop Park playground in Lewisville finished up in early July. (Kevin Cummings/Community Impact) Upgrades to the playground at Jake’s Hilltop Park in Flower Mound have wrapped up, according to a news release. New equipment at the playground includes swings, slides, monkey bars and a climbing wall....
Layne's Chicken Fingers relocates headquarters within Frisco
The restaurant serves original and spicy chicken tender combos, as well as chicken sandwiches and wraps. (Courtesy Layne's Chicken Fingers) Layne’s Chicken Fingers has relocated its headquarters to Cobb Business Park in Frisco. The former headquarters was also located in Frisco, according to a news release. The restaurant is...
Crumbl Cookie to offer specialty cookies in Prosper
The bakery offers a rotating selection of fresh-baked cookies with a variety of flavor options that change on a weekly basis. (Courtesy Crumbl Cookies) A new spot for sweet treats is coming to Prosper. Crumbl Cookie is opening soon and will offer a menu of specialty cookies that rotates weekly....
Good Company Coffee celebrates ribbon cutting in North Fort Worth
Good Company Coffee owners Grant and Robin Dunivan (center) celebrate their grand opening with Greater Keller Chamber members. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Good Company Coffee owners celebrated a ribbon cutting for the business on July 2 with members of the Greater Keller Chamber. The details. Good Company Coffee’s menu features coffee...
Grandion Event Venue offers celebration space in south Frisco
Grandion Event Venue can host up to 300 guests, according to a location representative. (Courtesy Grandion Event Venue) Frisco officially has a new place to host special occasions. Grandion Event Venue opened in early June and is available for birthdays, graduation parties, anniversaries, wedding receptions, corporate events and more. Event...
McKinney officials, developers to host public meetings on downtown redevelopment initiative
Properties set for redevelopment include the current McKinney City Hall, the city’s Development Services building and two adjacent parking lots. (Xtreme Heights Productions/Community Impact) Two meetings have been scheduled for McKinney community members to hear updates on the downtown redevelopment initiative. Representatives of M2G Ventures, the city’s development partner...
Shops at Highland Village set to launch denim upcycling campaign
Shops at Highland Village set to hold denim upcycling campaign July 15-30. (Courtesy Shops at Highland Village) The Shops at Highland Village will host Denim Days, a denim upcycling program, July 15-30. All denim donations will go to the Communities in Schools North Texas, a nonprofit organization that supports and empowers students to stay in school and achieve life goals.
Micholandia Ice Cream now open in North Fort Worth
Co-owner Amier Rajaiy (right) and his staff in front of the ice cream counter at Micholandia Ice Cream shop. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Micholandia Ice Cream is now open near the Fort Worth and Keller border on Golden Triangle Boulevard. The details. The website states the store offers several cold treats...
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