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Tarrant 911 District keeps residents safe through resources, education
The Tarrant 911 District is a vital, behind-the-scenes entity that ensures residents of Tarrant County and Irving have access to efficient and reliable emergency services. Established in 1985, the Tarrant 911 District was created through state legislation to enhance emergency response capabilities. Its primary role is to manage the complex technology and systems behind 911 calls, ensuring they are correctly routed to the appropriate dispatch centers based on the caller's GPS location.
Discover Roanoke’s history at the Visitors Center & Museum
Looking for a free summer activity? Local residents and visitors can experience Roanoke’s history and small-town charm at the Visitors Center & Museum. The museum is located at 114 N. Oak St. inside the former Silver Spur Saloon. After undergoing extensive renovations, the museum opened to the public in 2008. It features several permanent exhibits, including artifacts from Roanoke’s past. This summer the museum will feature a special exhibit dedicated to vintage toys.
Dr. Tara Wheeler specializes in pediatric audiology, helping parents navigate school accommodations
Founded in 2007 by Dr. Tara Wheeler, Heard it Through the Grapevine Audiology has grown from a small clinic to a comprehensive audiology practice, offering specialized services to a diverse patient base, particularly focusing on pediatrics and young adults. Located at 2260 Pool Road, Ste. 300, Grapevine, the practice offers...
Ask a real estate agent: Q&A with Talyn Provo, team leader at Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Talyn Provo is a real estate agent and team leader with Douglas Elliman Real Estate. (Courtesy Talyn Provo) Talyn Provo is a real estate agent and team leader with Douglas Elliman Real Estate, a nationwide firm with offices in Dallas and Houston. She grew up in Flower Mound, and her team focuses on the northern Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market. After earning a marketing degree, Provo began in the industry in 2020.
Harvest neighborhood offers farm-like feel for Argyle, Northlake residents
One of the community’s newest parks, which won a Dallas Builders Association award in April, is a tiny Western-style town dubbed the “mini town park.” (Courtesy Hillwood Communities) Over 10 years ago, Hillwood Communities envisioned the rolling grasslands stretching between Argyle and Northlake as a vibrant community...
Colleyville council passes 7% homestead exemption for FY 2024-25
The city of Colleyville passed its first homestead exemption tax break during the June 18 meeting. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) The city of Colleyville passed its first-ever homestead exemption during the June 18 council meeting. Council voted unanimously, 7-0, to approve a 7% homestead exemption for fiscal year 2024-25. “The reason...
8 dining options now open at McKinney’s Plaza at Fort Buckner
Dave's Hot Chicken is now open in McKinney. (Courtesy Dave's Hot Chicken) New restaurants serving dishes such as tacos and bagels are now open in north McKinney as part of the first phase of the Plaza at Fort Buckner development. The details. The first phase of the retail development was...
Assimilation Golf to offer indoor golf simulators, lessons in McKinney
The business offers two indoor bays with golf simulators. (Courtesy Assimilation Golf) Assimilation Golf is expected to open in McKinney this summer, owner Tyrone Van Aswegen said. The details. The business will offer two indoor bays featuring golf simulator technology from Trackman, according to its website. Guests can play a...
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD adopts FY 2024-25 budget without staff, teacher raises
Built into the revenue side of the proposed FY 2024-25 budget is $6 million pending the passing of the voter approved tax ratification election in November. (Courtesy Pexels) Grapevine-Colleyville ISD trustees unanimously approved the proposed fiscal year 2024-25 budget at their regular meeting June 17. Included on the revenue side is an additional $6 million, if voters approve it in November.
Frisco ISD campus transfer request window to open June 28
Frisco ISD students walk into Wilkinson Middle School. (Hannah Johnson/Community Impact) Frisco ISD families interested in transferring campuses can begin submitting their request June 28. The overview. The summer transfer window is open from June 28-July 22. Students already registered with FISD can request to transfer to open elementary or...
Ginger & Spice brings Vietnamese cuisine to Prosper
Ginger & Spice offers various Vietnamese dishes including pho and banh mi. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) A new Vietnamese restaurant is now open in Prosper. Ginger & Spice's menu items include pho, rice and vermicelli noodle dishes as well as banh mi sandwiches. The restaurant also serves bubble tea, Vietnamese coffee and sake.
Floor & Decor renovates former gym in Grapevine for new location
Floor & Decor, as shown in Fort Worth, plans to open a location in Grapevine in the spring of 2025. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Floor & Decor will bring a new location to Grapevine next year. The company confirmed they would open in the former LA Fitness location in 2025 and...
Prosper ISD’s 19th elementary school named after educator Jana L. Thomson
Jana L. Thomson, with her husband Lee Thomson, was honored during a June 17 school board meeting. (Courtesy Prosper ISD) Prosper ISD’s 19th elementary school has been named after a former district educator and school board member. Jana L. Thomson Elementary School will open for the 2025-26 school year...
FEMA opens disaster recovery center in Plano
A disaster recovery center is open in Plano. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) The city of Plano has partnered with the county and a federal agency to open a disaster recovery center, according to a news release. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened a disaster recovery center in the city, which...
Keller ISD board approves $340 million budget for FY 2024-25
Keller ISD officials are projecting a slight surplus for fiscal year 2024-25. (Courtesy Pexels) The Keller ISD board of trustees unanimously approved the fiscal year 2024-25 budget during its regular meeting June 20. The projected budget includes $340.66 million in revenue and $340.31 million in expenditures. The details. During his...
CityVet to bring veterinarian services to Keller’s Center Stage development
CityVet offers routine exams for dogs, among other animals. (Courtesy CityVet) CityVet will be opening a new location in Keller soon. According to a company website, the clinic offers a range of veterinarian services including:. Preventative care and diagnostics. Same-day walk-ins Surgery. Grooming and dental care. Exotic care and medical...
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD names new Bear Creek Elementary principal
Mia Magaña has spent her entire educational career in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. (Courtesy Grapevine-Colleyville ISD) Mia Magaña was approved to serve as the new principal of Bear Creek Elementary School by the Grapevine-Colleyville CISD board of trustees at it regular meeting on June 17. The details. A district news...
CocoDay's Bazaar Of Fierce Finds now open in Old Town Keller
CocoDay's Bazaar of Fierce Finds gets new resale items in daily. (Courtesy CocoDay's Bazaar of Fierce Finds) According to the company’s Facebook page, the resale shop sells:. The Facebook page states that new items are delivered to the store daily. Education Reporter. Mark joined Community Impact in November 2022...
Voss Salon offers colors, haircuts in Richardson
Voss Salon opened its Richardson location in May. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) A new hair salon, Voss Salon, is now open in Richardson. The business offers a variety of services to customers, including: haircuts, colors, facial masks and more, according to its website. The Richardson store is the salon’s third location...
Richardson council tables Waterview development near UT Dallas until July
A proposed development, which will add student-built housing near The University of Texas at Dallas, will go before Richardson City Council again in July after council members voted to continue the public hearing at the developer's request. (Community Impact staff) A request to change a market-rate apartment complex into apartments...
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