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Starbucks in Pavilion East Shopping Center closes for renovations
A Starbucks at 1401 W. Campbell Road in Richardson is temporarily closed to allow for renovations. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Another Richardson Starbucks location is temporarily closed to allow for renovations. According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, work will include:. Interior partitions and finishes. Equipment.
Fiesta Mart offers international groceries in Lewisville
Fiesta offers meats, fresh produce and dairy products, in addition to beer, wine and specialty products. (Jonathan Perriello/ Community Impact) Grocery store Fiesta Mart is now open in Lewisville. The 49,000-square-foot store marks the chain’s first new location since 2015, according to a company news release. The grocery chain...
Pepper Palace relocates to temporary spot in Grapevine
The Pepper Palace has moved into a store again in Grapevine Mills after operating in a temporary kiosk. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Pepper Palace is on the move again in Grapevine Mills. The business sells a variety of spices, hot sauces and barbecue sauces and there is a free tasting bar...
Zara to open retail store in Frisco
Zara is opening a retail store in Stonebriar Centre that will sell men, women and children's clothing. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) Spain-based retailer Zara is coming soon to Frisco's Stonebriar Centre. The store will sell men, women and children’s clothing and accessories. Zara also sells beauty products and perfume. Features...
Coppell ISD board of trustees approves staff raises
The Coppell ISD board of trustees approved a 3% midpoint salary increase for all staff. (Jonathan Perriello/Community Impact) Coppell ISD staff is set to receive raises for the 2024-25 school year. In an effort to keep pace with surrounding districts' pay and combat cost of living increases, the CISD board...
School of Rock in Prosper to open in July
School of Rock is opening in July in Prosper. (Courtesy School of Rock) School of Rock is targeting a July opening date for the upcoming Prosper location. The company provides a number of music lessons including guitar, drums, keyboard and singing. School of Rock offers programs for all ages and experience levels. A grand opening event is planned for fall.
McKinney officials to spray for West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes
A mosquito pool that tested positive for West Nile virus has been identified in west McKinney. (Courtesy Pixabay/Pexels) The city of McKinney announced it will spray for mosquitoes on the west side of the city beginning 10 p.m. June 28. The decision to treat this area came after local mosquitoes...
Plano ISD projects $35M budget shortfall for FY 2024-25
Plano ISD's board of trustees approved the district's fiscal year 2024-25 budget during its June 25 meeting. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) Plano ISD officials adopted the district’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget of $699.8 million, which includes a $35 million shortfall. The district’s board of trustees unanimously approved the new budget...
Frisco Center for the Arts to include 2,800-seat hall as city strives for Broadway partnership
The large hall would feature 2,800 seats and private suites, according to a meeting presentation. It is where Broadway shows would potentially perform if the city can secure a partnership. (Rendering courtesy Theatre Projects) A project designed to bring large-scale arts venues to Frisco is making progress with more details...
Collin County judge elected NCTCOG’s executive board president
Collin County Judge Chris Hill was elected president of the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ executive board in June. (Courtesy North Central Texas Council of Governments) Collin County Judge Chris Hill was elected president of the North Central Texas Council of Governments' executive board in June. What happened?
Tina Stephens to offer travel friendly clothing in Plano
Tina Stephens to open July 1 in Plano. (Courtesy Tina Stephens) Tina Stephens will open July 1 in The Shops at Legacy East. A company representative said in an email that Tina Stephens specializes in travel friendly lifestyle clothing. “Tina Stephens stores offer a unique take on modern, casual style,”...
Volstead: Prohibition Era Bar + Kitchen offers themed experience in Southlake
Volstead: Prohibition Era Bar Kitchen opened June 20 in Southlake. (Courtesy Volstead) Volstead: Prohibition Era Bar + Kitchen opened June 20 in Southlake. Volstead is a full-service restaurant and bar open seven days a week for lunch, happy hour, dinner and late night cocktails. The establishment is owned by Dave...
Construction underway for outdoor event space at The Shops at Highland Village
The Backyard will be a reimagined outdoor area at The Shops at Highland Village. (Rendering courtesy The Shops at Highland Village) The Shops at Highland Village has started construction on a reimagined outdoor area, called The Backyard, which is scheduled to be completed in November. The Backyard will include landscaping,...
Keller ISD board accepting applications for Place 3 seat through June 30
Applications for the Place 3 board seat will be accepted through June 30 at 11:59 pm. (Courtesy Pexels) Keller ISD’s board of trustees is accepting applications for candidates to fill Place 3 on the board. The details. According to a district news release, candidates interested in filling the vacant...
Learn more about Eastpoint Terrace in Colleyville
Eastpointe Terrace developer Atwood Custom Homes has sold 11 of the 12 lots in the project. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Eastpointe Terrace is a Colleyville housing development by Jon Atwood of Atwood Custom Homes in Southlake. The 8.3-acre tract has 12 lots—each one-half acre. One of the first houses completed was...
See how Frisco ISD high school students performed on end-of-course exams in 2023-24
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, also known as STAAR, tests students across various subjects. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Frisco ISD high school students outpaced all state averages on the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness end-of-course assessments, according to results published by the Texas Education Agency in June.
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