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Dallas West Dance Centre opens in Argyle
Offering myriad trainings, Dallas West Dance Centre has opened in Argyle. (Courtesy Dallas West Dance Centre) A new dance studio has opened in Argyle. Dallas West Dance Centre’s summer session began near the beginning of June, Pam Ray, owner and director. Ray previously told Community Impact that she and...
Argyle council approves money for drainage projects
These are culverts along Charyl Lynn Drive in Argyle, and the street is one area where complaints have been lodged about poor drainage and standing water, according to a city document. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) Argyle officials and council members hope to conduct drainage projects around town soon. On June 17,...
Dragon House bringing Chinese flavor to Highland Village
Dragon House is planning to open its second North Texas location in Highland Village. (Kevin Cummings/Community Impact) Local Chinese restaurant Dragon House is planning to open a new location in Highland Village. Set to be located in The Shops at Highland Village, the restaurant offers a variety of traditional dishes,...
Mack named interim President, CEO of Colleyville Chamber of Commerce
Hannah Mack is the interim president and CEO of the Colleyville Chamber of Commerce. (Courtesy Colleyville Chamber of Commerce) The Colleyville Chamber of Commerce is searching for a new president and chief executive officer. A news release stated that Robert Sanchez’s last day in that role was June 14.
Local Good Pantry in Richardson witnesses a 350% increase in demand
Local Good Pantry in Richardson has seen a 350% increase in weekly clients since opening last fall. (Preston Ravin/Community Impact) Since it opened in November 2023, Richardson-based Local Good Pantry has rapidly become a resource for many local families facing food insecurity. According to Tracy Parlin, director of Local Good...
Perkins Chiropractic offering medical services in Southlake
Dr. Daniel 'DJ' Perkins opened Perkins Chiropractic in Southlake on April 4. (Courtesy Perkins Chiropractic) Dr. Daniel J. ‘DJ’ Perkins opened a practice and provides general chiropractic care, decompression therapy, prenatal chiropractic, pediatric chiropractic and dry needling therapy, according to the website. Perkins said the business embraces a...
Piada serves Italian cuisine at second McKinney location
Piada Italian Street Food serves Italian wraps, pasta bowls and street sides. (Courtesy Piada Italian Street Food) Piada Italian Street Food opened a second location in McKinney. The restaurant, which recently opened its first McKinney location, serves customizable bowls, pasta, salads and piadas, a type of wrap. Piada also serves...
Keller ISD names 2 new principals for the 2024-25 school year
Kathleen Eckert will serve as the new principal of Central High School. (Courtesy Keller ISD) Keller ISD officials have selected Kathleen Eckert and Alicia Morton to serve as the new principals of Central High School and Trinity Springs Middle School, respectively. The details. According to a district news release, Eckert...
Dollar Tree coming soon to Lewisville
Renovation of the space for the store is scheduled to begin in November. (Courtesy/ Dollar Tree) A new Dollar Tree is coming to the Lewisville West Shopping Center, according to filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Renovation of the 8,758 square-foot space is scheduled to begin in...
Dino Clean Car Wash opens in south Frisco
Multiple dinosaur statues surround Dino Clean Car Wash, which opened in Frisco on June 24. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Frisco officially has a dinosaur-themed car wash. Dino Clean Car Wash opened June 24, co-owner Ashley Mandich said. It offers car washing services with the option for guests to do their own vacuuming and interior cleaning.
Frisco Vet Care offers pet care in north Frisco
The veterinarian clinic opened in May in north Frisco. (Courtesy Frisco Vet Care) The veterinarian clinic is owned by Drs. Ryan Jacques, Amy Rippy and Wesley Williams. It offers canine and feline wellness exams, surgery, dental care, diagnostics, hospice care and more. Samantha is the editor for the Frisco and...
DCTA board to consider dissolving North Texas Mobility Corporation
The Denton County Transportation Authority's board of directors will meet at 10 a.m. June 27 at 1955 Lakeway Drive, Ste. 260, Lewisville. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) After ending an agreement with the North Texas Mobility Corporation earlier this year, the Denton County Transportation Authority’s board of directors could vote to dissolve it at an upcoming meeting.
Multifamily developments make progress in Frisco
There are several projects with multifamily components planned for Frisco, including The Mix. (Rendering courtesy The Mix) Check out four of Frisco’s incoming or proposed projects with multifamily components. Coming soon. 1. Firefly Park. Project: Firefly Park is a long-awaited north Frisco development. Located alongside PGA Parkway and Dallas...
Plano council approves resolution calling for reduced DART contribution
Plano City Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for a lower sales and use tax contribution to Dallas Area Rapid Transit and a cap on the agency's sales tax collections during the June 24 meeting. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Editor's note: This story has been updated to include a statement from...
City Council approves contract for study of Southlake Sports Complex
The city of Southlake is doing a feasibility study on turning the public works land into a park, playground area and pickleball courts. (Rendering courtesy city of Southlake) The Southlake Sports Complex could expand after City Council approved a feasibility study June 18. The study would examine the possibility of...
Collin College to expand health care workforce training with $2M grant
Collin College is expected to expand its health care training offerings through the grant funding, a news release states. (Courtesy Collin College) A $2M grant will allow Collin College to expand its Plano campus to construct health care instruction facilities, according to a news release. The grant, which will fund...
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