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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...
Find your fitness family and personalized workouts at Alloy Personal Training
For those looking to kick-start their fitness journey, Alloy Personal Training is the perfect place to start. Located at 16 Village Lane, Ste. 150, Colleyville, the business prioritizes small, personalized sessions that focus on full-body strength training while incorporating cardio and mobility. “It's literally the best value: You're getting everything...
Planet Fitness offers cardio, strength equipment at new McKinney gym
Planet Fitness is now open in McKinney. (Courtesy Planet Fitness) Planet Fitness is now open in McKinney, staff at the location said. The 18,700-square-foot gym offers a variety of cardio and strength fitness equipment, according to a news release. The location also offers:. Free weights. Cross training and stretching areas.
4 new beauty services now open in McKinney
Milano Nail Spa offers multiple types of manicure services, including gel and shellac polishes. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Multiple new beauty spas and salons have opened in McKinney in the last several months. 1. Aoki Head Spa. This business offers multiple spa services including scalp massage and cleaning, deep tissue massage...
City of Keller approves beautification plan for medians on Keller Parkway/FM 1709
The city of Keller is planning a median beautification project that starts at the Keller-Southlake city limits. (Arlin Gold/Community Impact) The entrance into the city of Keller, from Southlake, will be getting a refreshed look. During the July 2 City Council meeting, a service agreement and construction administration service agreement...
K-Town Street Food offers Korean snacks, desserts in Prosper
K-Town Street Food offers Korean dishes such as tteokbokki which are rice cakes served in a spicy sauce. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Korean snacks and desserts are now being served in Prosper. K-Town Street Food offers snacks such as Korean-style corn dogs, ramen and tteokbokki, which is rice cakes served in...
ICYMI: Prosper ISD officials project $20.3M budget shortfall and 5 more education updates
Catch up with these education stories coming out of Prosper and Celina ISDs. (Hannah Johnson/Community Impact) Catch up with these education stories coming out of Prosper and Celina ISDs. Prosper ISD. Expenses for the FY 2024-25 budget are expected to be $363.44 million, while revenue is expected to reach $343.14...
Plano to replace traffic signal cabinets at over 240 locations
Plano traffic management staff are currently studying infrastructure in a new signal cabinet, right, compared to the current cabinet, center, as part of the deployment of new traffic signal control cabinets at over 200 locations citywide. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Plano staff are overseeing a project to replace more than 240...
Rock & Brews serving American fare, drinks in Grapevine
Rock & Brews opened its Grapevine location on July 2. (Lexi Canivel/Community Impact) Rock & Brews opened its brand-new Grapevine location with 7,000 square feet of indoor seating and 5,500 square feet of indoor/outdoor patios on July 2. Rock & Brews is a national chain of rock ‘n’ roll-themed restaurants,...
Bomb Hair Studio coming soon in Richardson
Bomb Hair Studio plans to move into its new Richardson location in mid-July. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) A hair salon currently in Addison, Bomb Hair Studio, plans to move into Richardson’s Promenade North Shopping Center later this month. The business offers hair braiding services and specializes in microlocs extensions, according...
Survey identifies preservation priorities for historic homes, buildings in McKinney
McKinney's Historic District was included in a recently completed survey of historic resources in East McKinney. (Xtreme Heights Productions/Community Impact) A recently completed survey of residences and buildings in East McKinney identified over 3,300 historically significant properties, according to city documents. City staff presented the survey results to members of...
Frisco’s Belle Haven Interiors offers customizable styling services for homeowners
Belle Haven Interiors offers full, residential interior design, owners Kelli Simdon and Lori Wright said. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) Belle Haven Interiors owners Lori Wright and Kelli Simdon said their approach to interior design allows them to cater to every client and each project is customizable for any style. The background.
Flower Mound council approves special use permit for new Lightbridge Academy
On July 1, the Flower Mound Town Council approved a special use permit to help pave the way for a new early education child care center. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) A new early education child care center is moving forward with plans to open in Flower Mound after plans for the location received clearance from council for a deviation for its roof requirements.
Here are 13 businesses coming soon, now open, closed in south Frisco
Wabi House's Japanese-inspired menu includes ramen and small dishes, according to the restaurant website. (Courtesy Wabi House) Check out 13 businesses that are coming soon, now open or have recently closed in south Frisco. Now open. 1. Chicken Barn Korean Style Cuisine. The restaurant offers bulgogi, fried chicken, bansang and...
Agit sells men’s, women's clothing in Grapevine
Agit opened June 28 in the Grapevine Mills mall. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Agit opened June 28 in the Grapevine Mills mall. According to the company’s website, clothing and accessories for men and women are sold at this location. Feature reporter. Karen joined Community Impact as a full time features...
Dickies set to open outlet store in Grapevine
Dickies sells clothing, accessories and shoes for men, women and children. (Courtesy Dickies) Fort Worth-based Dickies will open a store in the Grapevine Mills mall, but the opening date has yet to be determined according to a company representative. Dickies sells clothing, accessories and shoes for men, women and children.
TBP Windows & Doors will offer sliding glass doors in Plano
TBP Windows & Doors is set to open July 15 in Plano. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) TBP Windows & Doors is set to open July 15 in Plano. The company sells aluminum windows and glass sliding doors. TBP Windows & Doors CEO Kelly Saunders said in an email that this location...
Carroll ISD budget up 11% in FY 2024-25; recapture drives increase
Carroll ISD general fund and debt service fund budgets will most likely require minor amendments after the certified values are received and tax rates are adopted. (Courtesy Pexels) The Carroll ISD board of trustees unanimously approved the fiscal year 2024-25 budget at its June 24 regular meeting, with the new...
Q&A: Sam Lawrence, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Collin County, talks mission, goals
Sam Lawrence is the interim CEO of Habitat for Humanity Collin County. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Sam Lawrence said he has been building his relationship with Habitat for Humanity since he was a child when he went to a Habitat for Humanity ReStore to source construction items his dad needed to build a house.
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