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Crocs reopens after renovations in Grapevine
Crocs reopened in Grapevine Mills in early May. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Crocs, located in Grapevine Mills, reopened May 7 after renovations. The business sells shoes and sandals along with jibbitz charms, which decorate the footwear, according to the company website. According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing...
Northwest ISD projects $14.93M budget shortfall for FY 2024-25
Northwest ISD is one of numerous school districts across the state facing funding shortfalls for fiscal year 2024-25. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Pastusek gave a budget update to the Northwest ISD board of trustees on June 10. In it, Pastusek projected a $14.93 million budget shortfall. The...
What you need to know about Richardson debris collection, FEMA centers
Work crews are in the midst of an initial debris collection sweep of the city, which could last up to another three weeks, city officials said. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) As Richardson continues to recover from severe weather in late May, several resources are available to residents. City Manager Don Magner...
What you should know about parking changes, concrete repair in Plano
Construction on concrete repairs along Parker Road between Independence Parkway and Country Place Drive is set to start in July. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Parking changes and concrete repairs are planned for two Plano roadways. Plano City Council authorized a concrete repair contract worth over $3.3 million with Garret Shields Infrastructure,...
Bluebonnet Brunch House set to serve pancakes, cocktails in Lewisville
Bluebonnet Brunch House is slated to open July 1. (Courtesy Bluebonnet Brunch House) Bluebonnet Brunch House has moved back its tentative opening date for its The Realm Castle Hills location from June 1 to July 1. Alt and Muneera Nayani own the eatery, which will offer breakfast and lunch options.
Uchiko serves sushi, sashimi in Plano
Uchiko Plano opened June 18. (Courtesy Uchiko) Uchiko Plano opened on June 18 in Legacy West. The Japanese restaurant has locations in Austin and Houston. According to a company news release, Dallas native, Chef Steffen Perico will lead the team as Chef de Cuisine and Chef Dale Park will be the head sushi chef.
Garage to offer clothing, accessories in Frisco
Garage is opening soon in Stonebriar Centre. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) Garage is opening soon in Stonebriar Centre in Frisco. The store will sell women’s apparel such as dresses and jumpsuits, denim and swimwear. The store will also sell a number of tops in various styles and accessories such as jewelry and handbags.
Flower Mound council approves bonds for street, water projects
The intersection of Kirkpatrick Lane and Stapleton Street is one place where Flower Mound officials intend to conduct a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) Some street, wastewater and water projects will be conducted in Flower Mound after Town Council approved an ordinance to issue up to $7,715,000 in...
IshChicks relocates from Plano to Frisco
IshChicks will close the doors to its Plano location June 21. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) IshChicks opened in September 2022 and will close the doors to its Plano location on June 21. The company will relocate in the beginning of July to a spot inside The Painted Tree Boutiques in Frisco which is located at 2930 Preston Road, Ste. 200B.
Papa Johns to serve pies, more in Celina
Papa Johns is coming soon to Celina, according to documents filed with the state. (Courtesy Papa Johns) A new Papa Johns is coming to Celina, according to documents filled with the state. The restaurant offers pizza, pizza bowls, chicken wings, breadsticks and more. An opening date is unknown at this...
Leaders talk projects at annual State of the City in Frisco
Firefly Park's first phase of construction will include building a 45-acre park, according to the release. (Rendering courtesy Wilks Development) Frisco continues to move dirt. Officials hosted the annual State of the City on June 18 where city leaders discussed major projects happening in Frisco. The details. Many of the...
Blaze Pizza brings customizable options to Frisco
Blaze Pizza offers customized pizza in Frisco. (Courtesy Blaze Pizza) The pizzeria offers pizza, salads, bread and dessert. Patrons can choose from menu items or build their own pizza. Features Reporter. Dustin is a features reporter, and covers businesses and restaurants in Collin and Dallas counties. He joined Community Impact...
Mango offers apparel, more in Frisco
Mango is now open in Stonebriar Centre and sells apparel and more. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) The retail store sells men’s and women’s apparel and accessories, including sweaters, jackets and coats, and more. Mango also sells clothing for teens and children. Features Reporter. Dustin is a features reporter, and...
Hinkle Family Dental offers check-ups, oral surgery in Southlake
Hinkle Family Dental opened June 3 in Southlake. (Courtesy Hinkle Family Dental) Hinkle Family Dental opened June 3 in Southlake. Practice owner, Dr. Roth Hinkle said in an email that this practice offers a comprehensive range of services to meet individual needs. Services include cosmetic and restorative dentistry, sedation, endodontics,...
Tarrant County maximizes property tax exemption for qualified homeowners
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted unanimously at the June 18 meeting to increase homestead exemptions for taxpayers. (Community Impact staff) The amount homeowners in Tarrant County can exempt from the value of their homes before paying property taxes was increased to the maximum legal limit. What happened. Tarrant County...
Argyle ISD staff to see one-time supplemental payment, possible raise
The board approved a one-time supplemental payment plan and a midpoint percentage raise contingent on passing a voter-approval tax rate election at a June 17 meeting. (Jonathan Perriello/Community Impact) The Argyle ISD board of trustees approved staff pay increases at a June 17 meeting through a one-time supplemental payment plan...
Dallas County judge elected Regional Transportation Council chair
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins was elected chair of the Regional Transportation Council. (Courtesy North Central Texas Council of Governments) Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins will preside over the 45-member Regional Transportation Council for the next year after being elected chair in June. What happened?. RTC members elected a new...
Prosper Arts District to start development later this year
Prosper Arts District will be located off the Dallas North Tollway and will be nestled on 35 acres of land. (Courtesy Gensler) A new arts district is coming to Prosper. Prosper Town Council approved a partnership with developers to bring the Prosper Arts District to downtown with a 5-1 vote during a June 11 council meeting. Member Chris Kern voted in opposition.
Southern Stork Baby and Children's Boutique offers high-end clothing, more in Plano
Southern Stork Baby and Children's Boutique opened June 17 in Plano. (Courtesy Southern Stork Baby and Children's Boutique) Southern Stork Baby and Children's Boutique held a soft opening June 17 and will host a grand opening June 28-29. Husband and wife, Andrew and Bettye Stalder own the high-end baby and...
6 Stones helps Grapevine homeowners with repairs
Kelly-Moore Paints donated all of the paint used in 6 Stone’s CPR program from the nonprofit’s inception until last fall. This year, Sherwin Williams became the primary paint donor. (Courtesy 6 Stones Mission Network) What began with a church paying off a debt has turned into a nonprofit...
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