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Dickey's Barbecue Pit Bar closes in North Fort Worth
Dickey's offered a variety of barbecue options and sides in north Fort Worth. (Courtesy Dickey's Barbecue Pit) The signage has been removed from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Bar after it closed its location in the Alliance area of Fort Worth. It was located in the Presidio Towne Crossing shopping center, between Heritage Trace Parkway and North Tarrant Parkway.
New Tittle McFadden Public Safety Center moves toward completion
The project is slated to be completed late this year and both police and fire departments will relocate to the building Jan. 2025. (Courtesy City of Lewisville) At a July 15 meeting, Lewisville City Council approved a change order to request lowering the final project cost for the new Tittle McFadden Public Safety Center.
DART to test Silver Line Rail between Plano, Richardson
Dallas Area Rapid Transit will begin testing the Silver Line rail between Plano and Richardson on July 21. (Courtesy Dallas Area Rapid Transit) Residents in Richardson and Plano may soon see the new Silver Line vehicles when Dallas Area Rapid Transit begins testing a portion of the track in July.
Trotter Park design gets OK from Flower Mound council
David Shipp, landscape architect with MHS Planning and Design, talks to Flower Mound Town Council about the Trotter Park design at the July 15 meeting. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) At a July 15 meeting, Flower Mound Town Council approved a conceptual master plan for the new Trotter Park. As part of...
8 facility maintenance projects planned for FY 2024-25 in Richardson
There are several maintenance projects planned for the fiscal year 2024-25 budget, including repairing the apparatus bay at Fire Station No. 5. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Several maintenance projects are planned in Richardson for fiscal year 2025, according to a presentation given at the July 15 meeting. Although no action was...
Keller Education Foundation launches new fund to address budget concerns
Keller ISD Education Foundation launched O.N.E Fund, a new giving platform meant to address budget shortfalls. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) The Keller ISD Education Foundation launched a new giving platform called O.N.E Fund, which stands for Ongoing Needs and Essentials, according to a July 16 news release issued by the organization.
Blenders and Bowls to offer smoothie bowls at first North Texas location in Prosper
Blenders and Bowls will open its first North Texas location in Prosper. (Courtesy Blenders and Bowls) The business will open inside the Kroger Marketplace. Blenders offers smoothie bowls. This will be the sixth brick and mortar shop for the business and the first in North Texas. The company started as...
Harvest Coffee serving drinks, food in North Fort Worth
Harvest Coffee opened on June 13 near Alliance Town Center in North Fort Worth. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Harvest Coffee, formerly Native Coffee + Kitchen, is open at the same location in North Fort Worth near Alliance Town Center. Kevin and Nicole Moore are owners of the location that serves food...
Q&A: What North Texas homeowners should know about solar panels
As more Dallas-Fort Worth residents are considering a switch to solar energy, a local expert weighed in on what homeowners should know. (Courtesy Pexels/Los Muertos Crew) As more Dallas-Fort Worth residents are considering a switch to solar energy, a local expert weighed in on what homeowners should know. In an...
Q&A: Get to know city of Colleyville’s 3 new council members
The city of Colleyville has three new council members on the board since the May elections. (Hannah Johnson/Community Impact) During the May 4 election, the city of Colleyville had two new council members voted into office by residents. Kimberly Holt Gunderson ran unopposed and won in Place 5. Tim Raine won a contested race in Place 6, while Mark Alphonso was appointed as a replacement for George Bond in Place 2 on June 4 by council.
American Red Cross says blood and platelet donors are ‘critically needed’
The American Red Cross is encouraging blood and platelet donations in an effort to avoid a shortage this summer, a news release stated. (Community Impact staff) The American Red Cross is calling for people to donate blood and platelets to avoid a summer shortage, according to a news release. The...
American Red Cross says blood and platelet donors are ‘critically needed’
The American Red Cross is encouraging blood and platelet donations in an effort to avoid a shortage this summer, a news release stated. (Community Impact staff) The American Red Cross is calling for people to donate blood and platelets to avoid a summer shortage, according to a news release. The...
Lifted Trucks builds, sells customs trucks in McKinney
The dealership opened in McKinney in late 2022. (Courtesy Lifted Trucks) Lifted Trucks' expansion into McKinney aimed to meet Texas' truck community needs. "Texas is a big market," said Mike Halland, marketing manager of Lifted Trucks. "McKinney is a perfect fit for us. We're not just about selling trucks; we want to become part of treating our customers like family."
Breaking down Carroll ISD’s FY 2024-25 budget
Carroll ISD’s board of trustees approved the district’s FY 2024-25 budget during a regular board meeting in June. (Jonathan Perriello/ Community Impact) In June, Carroll ISD’s board of trustees adopted a balanced budget for fiscal year 2024-25 that plans for an increase in expenses largely driven by recapture payments.
Indian grocery Chalo India to open soon in Frisco
Chalo India is opening soon in Frisco at the Shops at Panther Creek. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) Chalo India is coming soon, a company representative said. The store will offer a variety of dry goods, frozen meals and fresh produce focused on flavors found in India. In addition, Chalo India will also include a cafe.
Russo’s New York Pizzeria serves up scratch-made pizza in north Frisco
The pizza place has a wide variety of pizza dishes for diners to choose from, according to its website. (Courtesy Russo’s New York Pizzeria) The location offers a variety of pizzas, including pepperoni, Italian Works and New York Village as well as Hawaiian and vegetarian. Guests can also enjoy soups, salads, pastas, calzones and desserts such as cannolis and cheesecake.
Durbar Sports Bar & Grill brings Nepalese, Indian food to Lewisville
Durbar Sports Bar & Grill held a soft opening on June 21. (Kevin Cummings/Community Impact) A new sports bar serving up Southeast Asian cuisine has opened in Lewisville. In addition to beer and cocktails, Durbar Sports Bar & Grill offers a menu featuring vegetarian and nonvegetarian Nepalese and Indian food. Management said they plan to add menu items like hamburgers soon. The business also hosts events like international movie screenings and live music.
New AutoZone planned for Flower Mound
A new AutoZone will open in Flower Mound in 2025. (Courtesy AutoZone Auto Parts) A new AutoZone is coming to Flower Mound, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration. Work on the auto parts store is expected to be finished next year, per the filing....
Argyle ISD officials denounce Title IX changes
The board of trustees unanimously approved the resolution July 15. (Jonathan Perriello/Community Impact) Argyle ISD joined surrounding school districts in refuting federal changes to Title IX aimed at expanding protections for LGBTQ+ and pregnant students. The district administration drafted a resolution denouncing the new regulations, saying they threaten to undermine...
Downtown Celina’s New Mexico Drive to undergo asphalt improvements
Downtown Celina's New Mexico Drive will get new asphalt. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Contractors are expected to spend the next few months reconstructing a portion of New Mexico Drive in downtown Celina. The project. Work will be focused on New Mexico Drive between Ash Street and Pecan Street, and will include:
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