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Celina officials name fire chief finalists
Celina officials named five finalists in their search for the next leader of the Celina Fire Department. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Celina officials have narrowed their search for a new fire chief to five finalists. The search for a new Celina Fire Department chief comes after Fire Chief Mark Metdker retired...
Partnerships bring quality care to Lewisville, Coppell
Members of the Coppell Fire Department participate in a monthly emergency medical services training exercise in May. (Courtesy city of Coppell) Lewisville and Coppell’s emergency medical service teams are adopting new communication processes as they work to improve patient care. All Lewisville and Coppell firefighters are certified paramedics, which...
WorldSprings to open mineral soaking pools in The Colony
WorldSprings will open with 46 outdoor soaking pools meant to replicate famous hot springs from around the world. (Courtesy World Springs) A new recreational wellness destination featuring outdoor soaking pools and saunas is slated to open this summer at Grandscape in The Colony. WorldSprings spans 9 acres and will open...
Vetted offers veterinary services in Colleyville
Vetted will hold a grand opening celebration July 11. (Courtesy Vetted) Vetted is now open and plans to have a grand opening celebration July 11. “Vetted is a veterinary primary care facility that supports and empowers pet parents to ensure their pets live their healthiest lives,” Vetted operations manager Melissa Preston said in an email. “We are experts in preventative pet health and are redefining access to modern veterinary wellness care for urban pet parents.”
Milkshake Factory to offer handspun milkshakes in Grapevine
Milkshake Factory will offer a variety of handspun milkshakes such as the Cookie Jar milkshake pictured here. (Courtesy Milkshake Factory) Anna and Scott Sheehan will open a Milkshake Factory franchise this fall in Grapevine Station. Milkshake Factory is known for its handspun milkshakes made with housemade ice cream and small...
Skyrocket Burger serves burgers, milkshakes in Lewisville
Skyrocket Burger opened June 7 in Lewisville. (Courtesy Sky Rocket Burger) Skyrocket Burger opened in Lewisville. The restaurant serves burgers, fries and milkshakes made with Blue Bell ice cream. “We grind our meat fresh daily, and use nothing but quality ingredients for a quality burger,” Amin Talebi, Skyrocket Burger president...
NCTCOG to seek federal funding for Cotton Belt Trail
The Cotton Belt Trail is a planned 57-mile regional trail under construction that will connect several North Texas cities, including Grapevine, Coppell, Richardson and Plano. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The North Central Texas Council of Governments will partner with Dallas Area Rapid Transit in seeking more federal funding for the regional...
4 restaurants recently opened in Richardson
Kanzaman Mediterranean Food opened in Richardson in early June. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Looking for somewhere new to eat? Check out these four new Richardson restaurants. This list is not comprehensive. Located next door to Arwa Yemeni Coffee, One Bite Mini Pitas & Juice Bar is serving up handheld pita sandwiches...
Coppell to spend up to $400K on debris cleanup
Coppell City Council authorized up to $400,000 to pay for the removal of storm debris from the city during a June 18 special meeting. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Coppell officials outlined a plan that will use American Rescue Plan Act funds to help cover the cost of debris removal in the city following sever storms in late May.
Cajun Fish Grill to offer Cajun, Creole cuisine in McKinney
Cajun Fish Grill is opening soon in McKinney. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) Cajun Fish Grill is expected to open soon in McKinney. The restaurant will serve gumbo, jambalaya, boiled shrimp and other Cajun favorites. It will also serve po’boys and a number of grilled fish dishes. Features Reporter. Dustin is...
Griff's Gifts now open at new Keller location
Griff's Gifts sells toys and gifts for all ages and occasions. (Courtesy Griff's Gifts) Griff’s Gifts, a family-owned toy and gift shop, moved from a previous location in Keller Town Center to a new location just north of Walmart Neighborhood Market on Rufe Snow Drive. According to the company’s...
Everybody’s Got a Project offers one-stop-shop for home projects
Melinda Page (left), Danielle Page (center) and Stephanie Knibbs (right) opened Everybody’s Got a Project in September 2023. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Wielding decades of construction industry experience, Melinda Page, her daughter Danielle Page and family friend Stephanie Knibbs opened Everybody’s Got a Project in September 2023. Located in...
Bothwell Boulevard to receive lighting improvements in Celina
The additional lighting will be added along Bothwell Boulevard. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) A $1 million project to bring additional lighting to Sutton Fields’ Bothwell Boulevard is underway in Celina. The gist. Celina City Council members approved the $1.09 million lighting project for Bothwell Boulevard, a street located inside the...
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD ends FY 2023-24 with $4.76M deficit
Board President Shannon Braun said the part of the budget the board controls was "off by $1." (Courtesy Pexels) Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board members unanimously approved the fiscal year 2023-24 final amended budget on June 17, which included a $4.76 million deficit. The details. Board President Shannon Braun said there were...
Coppell ISD facilities to undergo evaluation this summer
The goal is to determine facility, building and land use efficiency. (Jonathan Perriello/Community Impact) The Coppell ISD board of trustees approved a facilities evaluation tool at a June 10 workshop that could set the stage for possible building consolidations and school closures in the coming years. The goal of the...
Frisco ISD encourages families to register for 2024-25 school year
The 2024-25 school year begins Aug. 12 in Frisco ISD. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Registration for new and returning students in the 2024-25 school year is open for Frisco ISD. The next school year begins Aug. 12, and FISD officials process students' registrations throughout the summer, according to a district news...
Bahama Mama sells vape, CBD products in McKinney
Bahama Mama is now open on South Lake Forest Drive in McKinney. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) Bahama Mama is now open in McKinney, owner Jaime Sandoval said. The store sells a variety of vape, CBD and smoke products including hookahs, hand pipes and disposable vaping devices. CBD-infused treats for pets, including dogs and cats, are also available. Staff members will be available at the store to discuss and educate customers about the store's products, Sandoval said.
Michael Anthony Photography to offer portrait services in McKinney
Michael Anthony Photography is set to open a studio soon in McKinney. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Michael Anthony Photography is opening a studio in McKinney. The business, established in 2011, offers portrait photography for families and pets. Other services offered include:. Wedding photography and videography. Maternity sessions. High school senior photography.
Streams of Joy moves to new Richardson location
Streams of Joy is now holding services in a new location in Richardson, the DoubleTree by Hilton at 1981 N. Central Expressway. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) An international church, Streams of Joy Dallas, has moved in Richardson. The church is made up of a number of different ethnic backgrounds and includes...
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