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What you need to know about Plano ISD’s upcoming accountability ratings
Plano ISD staff informed trustees about changes associated with the upcoming release of accountability ratings from the TEA during the Aug. 6 meeting. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) School districts across Texas are expecting to receive the first iteration of a revised accountability rating system from the Texas Education Agency later this...
New Argyle restaurant slated for fall opening
Crews continue to work on the final portion of construction on the new Cactus Canyon at in Argyle. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) As construction reaches the final stretch, the Cactus Canyon restaurant in Argyle has released its planned opening date. The restaurant, which will be located east of I-35 on FM...
Dogtopia to open Coppell dog day care location
Dogtopia is planning on bring a new dog day care and grooming center to Coppell, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. (Courtesy Dogtopia) A new Dogtopia is planning to open in Coppell. According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation,...
Sebenti Artisan Bakery in Plano closes
Sebenti Artisan Bakery on Preston Road has closed. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) Sebenti Artisan Bakery shut its doors in May, according to signage on the building's door. The store served a rotating selection of freshly baked bread along with various soup, salad, sandwich, breakfast and pastry options. Sebenti opened in November...
McKinney residents to decide council term limits, compensation in November
Director of Strategic Services Trevor Minyard presented information on the charter amendment election to council members at a work session meeting on Aug. 6. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) McKinney residents will consider four propositions that could result in changes to the city’s charter as part of the Nov. 5 election.
Lewisville council approves 110-unit independent senior living development
A zoning change request to allow for the development of the Heritage Estates at Valley Ridge senior living facility was approved by Lewisville council on Aug. 5. (Community Impact staff) Plans for a new senior living facility are moving forward in Lewisville with City Council’s approval. At an Aug....
Flower Mound council approves street reconstruction project
Adam Schiestel, Flower Mound Town Council member, talks with Public Works Director Clay Riggs about town streets during the Aug. 5 council meeting. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) Some roads in Flower Mound will get resurfaced after council approved services from a concrete construction company, but not before some concerns were raised...
Check out 5 new restaurants now open, coming soon in Prosper, Celina
The Wick's menu includes a BLT served with a signature salad or jalapeno bacon potato salad. (Courtesy The Wick) Here are five restaurants that have opened or are opening soon in Prosper and Celina. 1. Simply Pho House. The eatery offers a number of Vietnamese appetizers and dishes such as...
Check out 17 business updates in south Frisco
The menu at Dee's Table Burgers & More is inspired by owner and creator Dee Lincoln's Louisiana upbringing, according to a news release from The Star district. (Courtesy The Star) Check out 17 business that have opening, are coming soon and other business updates. Now open. 1. AutoZone. The store...
American Red Cross calls for blood donations amid national shortage
The American Red Cross North Texas Region is hosting blood drives in several North Texas cities this month in response to a national blood shortage. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The American Red Cross is calling for more blood donations in August after the national blood supply fell by more than 25% in July.
H-E-B opens second Frisco store
H-E-B officials and local officials from the surrounding areas cut the ribbon on Frisco's second H-E-B store on Aug. 6. (Samantha Douty/Community Impact) H-E-B’s second Frisco store officially opened Aug. 7. This is the Texas-based grocery store’s seventh flagship brand store in North Texas. Frisco’s first H-E-B opened in...
TOCA Soccer to celebrate grand reopening in Keller Aug. 10
TOCA Soccer offers tech-enabled studios, youth and adult leagues and a full coaching staff. (Courtesy TOCA Soccer) The TOCA Soccer location in Keller will celebrate its grand reopening on Aug. 10 with free classes and training, giveaways, a photo booth and more. The 43,000 square-foot indoor facility originally opened on...
Construction to begin soon on new Roanoke Sports Complex
The Roanoke Sports Complex will be situated next to a retail component and a hotel. (Courtesy city of Roanoke) Construction will begin soon on the Roanoke Sports Complex, a new multisports facility. A ceremonial groundbreaking event for the complex is set for 10 a.m. Sept. 18 at the project site...
Lockwood Distilling Company plans Richardson distillery
Construction on Lockwood Distilling Company's new production facility is expected to be finished around late March 2025. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Construction for an expanded distilling operation by Richardson-based Lockwood Distilling Company is expected to start later this year. The new distillery is planned for a property along South Sherman Street...
4 warehouses under construction in Southlake
A retaining wall is constructed near one of the four new warehouses in Southlake. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) A Dallas-based company is constructing four warehouses called Mustang Crossing Business Park near the Southlake-Grapevine border in Southlake. Southlake Mustang Owner LP is building four warehouse buildings at 2000, 2100, 2110 and 2120...
Over $9.3M projects on 3 Richardson roads underway
Around $9.3 million in funds from the 2021 bond will pay for the reconstruction of segments along three Richardson roads. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Repairs on three Richardson roadways are underway and expected to wrap up next year, according to the city’s project map. Construction on West Shore Drive between...
New Flower Mound park construction bid approved by council
The new Peters Colony Memorial Park will be built near Old Settlers and Peters Colony roads in Flower Mound, in this wooded area. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) A bid from a construction company to build a new park was approved Aug. 5 by Flower Mound Town Council. Peters Colony Memorial Park...
Kirkwood Branch Creek bridge expansion work delayed until Aug. 12-13
The bridge over the Kirkwood Branch Creek on White Chapel Boulevard in Southlake is closed for construction. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) The Kirkwood Creek Branch bridge replacement has been delayed, according to the city of Southlake social media post. The $6.9 million project to replace the bridge on North White Chapel...
Paid brush collections resume in Plano following storm debris cleanup
Special paid collections resumed in Plano Aug. 5 after weekly yard trimming collections started back again July 29. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) The usual system for requesting a brush collection in Plano is back in use after it was suspended because of storm debris collections. Residents can once again request special...
6 things to know about Texas weather and the grid this August
Check out some of Community Impact's recent coverage of energy and the environment as temperatures rise in Texas. (Courtesy Unsplash) As we kick off August—typically the hottest month of the year and the beginning of peak hurricane season—the strength of the state power grid and other energy infrastructure may be top of mind for Texans.
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