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Daqs & Oxtails serves daiquiris and Cajun food in Plano
Daqs & Oxtails team member Adoree Vandunk pours a daiquiri. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Daqs & Oxtails opened in Plano May 30. The daiquiri menu is divided into three categories: strong, sweet and mild. Daiquiris are available in medium and large servings as well as half gallon and gallon containers. Daiquiris can be purchased inside and via a drive-thru window.
Gideon Math and Reading Center set to open in Plano
Gideon Math and Reading Center set to open in August in Plano. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Bonny Pan, a former Plano ISD student and community member and current Plano ISD educator, will open Gideon Math and Reading Center in Plano in August. “Gideon Math and Reading offers supplemental education aimed at...
Alamo Drafthouse to reopen in Richardson
Alamo Drafthouse is reopening in Richardson later this summer. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) Editor's note: This story has been updated with a statement from city officials. Alamo Drafthouse will reopen in Richardson after the previous franchisee filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy earlier this month. The theater will reopen later this summer. An...
Argyle ISD to open new middle school in 2026
The new school was part of the 2022 bond package and will be the first middle school built for the district. The Argyle Middle School campus on US 377 was the district's previous high school. (Courtesy/ Argyle ISD) On June 20, Argyle ISD officials broke ground on the district's new...
Check out 3 items from the Highland Village city manager's June 25 report
Two of the boat ramps at parks managed by the city are still closed due to high water levels. (Samantha Douty/Community Impact) City Manager Paul Stevens updated Highland Village residents on storm debris pickup, boat ramp closures, and the call for volunteers to apply for city for boards and commissions during a June 25 City Council meeting.
Portillo’s 'Restaurant of the Future' to open in Grapevine this year
Portillo’s will open a new restaurant in Grapevine in 2024. (Rendering courtesy Portillo’s) Portillo’s will open a new restaurant in Grapevine this year which the company describes as being one of the brand’s first “Restaurant of the Future” designs. The 6,200-square-foot building will have...
Frisco’s homestead exemption to remain the same for FY 2024-25
Frisco plans to keep its homestead exemption at 15% for the next fiscal year. (Courtesy of Pexels) Frisco City Council members are expected to keep the city’s homestead tax exemption at 15% for the next fiscal year. The breakdown. City staff recommended keeping the rate at 15% because projections...
GoliSoda serves Indo-Chinese dishes, biryanis in McKinney
GoliSoda is now open at 6201 S. Custer Road in McKinney. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) GoliSoda is now open in Mckinney, co-owner Vijay Avuir said. The new restaurant serves Indo-Chinese dishes, biryanis, pizzas, sandwiches and more. GoliSoda also has a bar that serves cocktails and draft beer. Transportation and Real Estate...
Q&A: President of Collin County Area Realtors shares what to know when buying a home
Jamuna Thill is a full-time, licensed Realtor with eXp Realty and serves as president of the Collin County Area Realtors association. (Courtesy Collin County Area Realtors) Jamuna Thill is a full-time, licensed Realtor and serves as president of the Collin County Area Realtors. The real estate agent association is a professional organization that provides real estate information in North Texas.
Super Llama Inflatable Park offers slides, obstacle courses in Plano
Super Llama Inflatable Park opened April 19 in Plano. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) The 20,000 square foot facility is the largest indoor inflatable park in Texas, according to the company’s website. The facility features slides, obstacle courses, bounce houses and more. Feature reporter. Karen joined Community Impact as a full...
Sassyn Designer Boutique offers women's wear in Grapevine
Sassyn Designer Boutique opened May 1 in Grapevine Mills Mall. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Sassyn Designer Boutique opened May 1 in Grapevine Mills Mall. The boutique sells clothing, shoes and accessories for women. Opened May 1. 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy., Ste. 508, Grapevine.
DART to provide cooling stations in Plano, Richardson
Dallas Area Rapid Transit is opening cooling stations at transit centers including Arapaho Center Station in Richardson. (Courtesy Dallas Area Rapid Transit) Dallas Area Rapid Transit officials are offering riders a place to cool off while they wait for their buses or trains, according to a June 26 news release.
Northwest ISD board members receive update on Northwest High School renovations
Construction continues on the Northwest High School arena, which is slated for completion in May 2025. (Courtesy Northwest ISD) Tommy Osborne, executive director of construction for Northwest ISD, gave NISD board members an update on construction progress at Northwest High School along with several other projects under construction at the board's regular meeting on June 24.
Southlake Psychic Salon offers readings, dream interpretations
Southlake Psychic Salon opened in April. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Carol Adams, who says she was born gifted, has another location in Haltom City that has been in the family for more than 35 years. She has decided to open up a second location. Adams says she takes appointments and accepts...
McKinney ISD officials OK $392.82M budget with $21.79M potential shortfall
McKinney ISD officials approved the budget for fiscal year 2024-25 during a June 24 meeting. (Hannah Johnson/Community Impact) McKinney ISD officials are expecting to dip into the district's reserve general fund to balance the fiscal year 2024-25 budget. The budget was approved by the board of trustees June 24 in...
Broken Yolk Cafe offers breakfast, lunch at McKinney’s District 121
The first Dallas-Fort Worth area Broken Yolk Cafe is now open in McKinney, according to a news release. The 4,000-square-foot restaurant, located in the District 121 development, offers a breakfast and brunch menu. Some menu items include:. Omelets. Eggs Benedict. Breakfast tacos. French toast. Broken Yolk Cafe, which has capacity...
Gautier appointed to Westlake town council in closed session
Todd Gautier was appointed to the town of Westlake council and the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees on June 3. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Todd Gautier was appointed to fill the vacant council spot for the town of Westlake. Council voted on the appointment during the closed session portion on the...
Lewisville City Council approves design firm for theater renovation
Lewisville City Council approved the design services at an estimated $77,000 at a June 17 meeting. (Courtesy city of Lewisville) The Lewisville Grand Theater is set to receive interior renovations. Lewisville City Council approved the design services at an estimated $77,000 at a June 17 meeting. The details. Council approved...
Celina ISD officials to use fund balance in $87.82M budget for FY 2024-25
Celina ISD officials approved an $87.82 million budget for fiscal year 2024-25. (Hannah Johnson/Community Impact) Celina ISD officials are expecting to dip into the district's fund balance for the fiscal year 2024-25 budget. The $87.82 million budget was approved by the board of trustees June 24. The breakdown. Here is...
Richardson staff present updated City Hall design
An updated City Hall design was presented to Richardson City Council during the June 17 meeting. (Rendering courtesy city of Richardson) The design and materials for the new Richardson City Hall have come into focus after a recent presentation to Richardson City Council. City staff presented a City Hall design...
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