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Here are 4 businesses coming soon to Lewisville
Bluebonnet Brunch House is slated to open in July. (Courtesy Bluebonnet Brunch House) Looking for something new? Check out four businesses that are coming soon to Lewisville. This list is not comprehensive. Alt and Muneera Nayani own the eatery, which will offer breakfast and lunch options. “From classic favorites like...
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.
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...
4 fitness centers recently opened, coming soon in Plano
A new Crunch Fitness is coming to Creekwalk Village in Plano. (Courtesy CR Fitness Holdings, LLC) Here are 4 fitness centers that recently opened or are coming soon to Plano. EoS Fitness also opened a new location at the corner of Preston Road and Park Boulevard on April 26. The gym is also set to open a new location near Collin Creek in Plano.
See how McKinney ISD students performed on end-of-course state exams in 2023-24
STAAR scores were published by the Texas Education Agency in June. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) While McKinney ISD students outpaced state averages on all end-of-course State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, district students’ scores dipped in most subjects from 2023 to 2024. STAAR scores were published by the Texas...
Here’s how Texas students, families can access free meals this summer
Children ages 18 and younger and students with disabilities up to 21 years old are eligible for the Summer Meals Program. Families do not have to apply, register or provide identification to receive food. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Around two-thirds of Texas children rely on free or reduced-price lunch during the...
Richardson commission recommends denial of request for more CityLine apartments
A zoning request that would allow for more apartments, open space and a higher density was recommended for denial by the Richardson City Plan Commission during the July 2 meeting. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) A reheard zoning case for part of the mixed-use development CityLine in front of the Richardson City...
8 clinics, urgent cares providing care in Prosper
Prosper residents have a variety of options when seeking medical care. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Prosper residents have a variety of options when seeking medical care. This list is not comprehensive. The gist. Retail clinics are typically found in larger retailers capable of treating basic illnesses and typically offering vaccinations. Urgent...
Frisco officials set sights on 2025 Grand Park groundbreaking
The first phase of construction for Grand Park could break ground next year. (Rendering courtesy Design Workshop Inc.) Plans for Grand Park now include ponds, playgrounds, an amphitheater, a dog park and a fall 2025 groundbreaking date. Two-minute impact. Frisco City Council members discussed new concepts, renderings and a completed...
Keller City Council denies planned 22-lot housing development
From left, Keller City Council members Tag Green and Chris Whatley listen during a presentation during the July 2 council meeting. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) A planned 22-lot housing development in Keller was denied by City Council during a July 2 meeting by a 4-2 vote. The item was tabled from...
Lewisville city officials discuss potential drone delivery service ordinances
As more drone delivery companies flock to the city, council plans to considered potential ordinances to mitigate side effects of the technology. (Courtesy Wing) Autonomous drones are here to stay in Lewisville. Drone company Wing’s 12-month trial for its residential delivery service in partnership with the Walmart on Main Street...
First Financial Bank of Trophy Club completes remodel, holds grand reopening
First Financial Bank held a grand reopening May 26. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) First Financial Bank started a $500,000 remodeling and expansion project in 2023 and held a grand reopening May 26. Jennie Martin, marketing specialist at First Financial Bank, said the location has served the town for 30 years and...
Kebab and Mo:Mo offers Mediterranean cuisine in Frisco
Kebab and Mo:Mo is now open and serves Mediterranean food. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Kebab and Mo:Mo is now open in Frisco. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine including plates, wraps and momo—a type of dumpling made from dough wrapping filled with minced meat, such as lamb, chicken or pork. A vegetarian option is also available.
Flower Mound council receives report on academic health care needs
Paul Umbach, founder and president of consulting firm Tripp Umbach, discusses his report on Flower Mound's study to have an academic health sciences campus at the council meeting on July 1. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) The Dallas-Fort Worth region’s population is 8.1 million as of 2024 and is projected to be...
Hold My Chai offers specialty drinks in Frisco
Hold My Chai is now open in Frisco and serves chai tea. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) Frisco has a new spot for specialty and coffee drinks. Hold My Chai is now open on Independence Parkway in Frisco. The business sells specialty coffee and chai tea drinks but also serves pastries such as the croffle, a waffle and croissant hybrid.
Cloud9 Med Spa now open in North Fort Worth
Cloud9 Med Spa staff use the latest FDA approved technologies and products to ensure the best possible outcomes for their clients. (Courtesy Pexels) Cloud9 Med Spa is now open in Fort Worth. The business offers a range of products and services to help their clients reach their aesthetic goals. The...
D-Bat temporarily closed for remodel in Frisco
D-Bat is temporarily closed for renovations in Frisco. (Courtesy Pexels) D-Bat in Frisco is temporarily closed for renovations, according to an email from the company. Renovations include new turf as well as upgrades to batters boxes, walkways and restrooms. The business closed July 3 and will reopen July 7. D-Bat...
Venezuelan Restaurant offers South American cuisine in Richardson
Venezuelan Restaurant is now open in Richardson and serves South American cuisine. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) A new Richardson restaurant is offering arepas and other Venezuelan fair. Venezuelan Restaurant is now open. Along with arepas, the restaurant serves popular dishes such as pabellón criollo, a plate of rice, stewed black beans...
Fort Worth changes EMS delivery model
Fort Worth firefighters along with a MedStar first responder help care for a person injured from a gas leak explosion at the Sandman Signature Hotel on Jan. 8. (Courtesy Glen E. Ellman, Fort Worth Fire Department) Changes are coming to how Fort Worth residents receive emergency medical care. For 38...
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