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Culture a Day Spa expands Frisco location
Culture a Day Spa in Frisco is expanding. (Courtesy Pexels) Culture a Day Spa is expanding its Frisco location. Renovations, which will allow for additional treatment rooms, an additional couples room, two infrared saunas, an igloo cold room and a white Himalayan salt lounge, have already started and are expected to wrap up in winter. The spa will remain open for regular hours during the renovation.
Carroll ISD names Brian Nickel as new assistant superintendent of administration
Brian Nickel, center, stands with Carroll ISD officials at the July 22 Carroll ISD school board meeting. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) The Carroll ISD board of trustees unanimously approved Brian Nickel as the new assistant superintendent of administration for the 2024-25 school year. The backstory. A district Facebook post states that...
Squeeze offers massages in Prosper
Squeeze offers memberships for 50 minute and 80 minute massages. (Courtesy Squeeze) Squeeze officially opened in Prosper. The business offers various services such as deep tissue massages, heat therapy, percussion therapy and aromatherapy. It also offers memberships. The franchise’s 2,500-square-foot Prosper location is owned by Carrie Strecker. "I was...
Crews complete storm debris pickup in Richardson
Contracted debris collection company Crowder Gulf completed collection of storm-related debris in Richardson. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) All vegetative debris piles from the May 28 storm have been picked up in Richardson, according to a news release from the city. The big picture. The city’s contracted debris hauler and collection monitoring...
Tarrant Appraisal District board to change appraisal system
Tarrant Appraisal District board members Alan Blaylock (left) and Matt Bryant (right) listen during discussions at the July 22 meeting in Arlington. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) In the first board meeting with nine members, sweeping changes were decided for the Tarrant Appraisal District. During a six-plus hour meeting on July 22...
‘Fully cleared’: Texas Education Agency closes investigation of Prosper ISD superintendent
The Texas Education Agency opened a review into Prosper ISD Superintendent Holly Ferguson earlier this year. The notice placed on her educator certification was cleared as of a July 22 board meeting. (Courtesy Prosper ISD) The Texas Education Agency has closed a review into Prosper ISD Superintendent Holly Ferguson, which...
Flower Mound Dairy Queen closes its doors
The Dairy Queen at 2000 Long Prairie Road in Flower Mound closed on July 14. (Courtesy Dairy Queen) A Dairy Queen in Flower Mound recently closed its doors. Signs at the location, at 2000 Long Prairie Road, encourage patrons to eat at nearby Dairy Queen locations in Flower Mound and Lewisville.
Henry Schein, Inc. relocates from Grapevine to Fort Worth
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on July 10 for the new Henry Schein, Inc., distribution center in Fort Worth. (Courtesy Henry Schein) Henry Schein, Inc., has moved from Grapevine to a new distribution center in Fort Worth. The company is a health solutions network that provides business, clinical, technology and...
Westlake’s proposed FY 2024-25 budget to include funding for additional firefighters
The town of Westlake's proposed fiscal year 2024-25 budget will include additional funding for the Fire-EMS department after a budget workshop meeting held July 15. (Courtesy town of Westlake) The town of Westlake’s proposed fiscal year 2024-25 budget is expected to include additional funding for the town’s Fire-EMS department, according...
Ice House Beverages closes in Richardson
Ice House Beverages closed in Richardson in July. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) A beer and wine store, Ice House Beverages, has closed in Richardson. The business was located within the Promenade North Shopping Center and sold a selection of beers and wine. Government Reporter. Connor is a government reporter covering city...
Goldenrod Companies plans $2M renovations in Richardson office building
Nebraska-based Goldenrod Companies plans to invest around $2 million to renovate the Collins Crossing office tower in Richardson. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) Editor's note: This story has been updated to accurately identify the Collins Crossing office tenant as Chesmar Homes. Nebraska-based Goldenrod Companies is planning to update a Richardson office building...
Plano officials to discuss FY ‘24-25 budget July 24
Plano City Council will receive an overview of the fiscal year 2024-25 budget during a special meeting July 24. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Residents will have the opportunity to provide feedback on Plano’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. City officials are planning to present information on the 2024-25...
Mosquito spraying conducted in Flower Mound area after West Nile Virus found
Some areas of Flower Mound are being sprayed for mosquitoes after a West Nile Virus positive test was determined. (Courtesy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Mosquito spraying in an area of Flower Mound continues, as Flower Mound officials reported July 21 that the town’s Environmental Health Services Division confirmed a mosquito sample collected in the 3800 block of Raintree Drive has tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Sweet Paris Crêperie and Cafe coming to Southlake Town Square
Sweet Paris will offer items such as fruit-covered waffles and coffee. (Courtesy Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café) The company website lists a coming soon location, which would be the 11th in the state of Texas. The chain sells crepes, hot drinks, creme brûlée, mimosas, salads, soups and paninis,...
Clay Cooley Volkswagen plans additional service space, vehicle storage
Special permits for new facilities planned at Clay Cooley Volkswagen of Richardson were recommended for approval by the city plan commission during its July 16 meeting. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) A plan to add additional facilities to a Richardson car dealership is moving forward. The Richardson City Plan Commission voted to...
Mio Salon McKinney to debut salon suites in Adriatica Village
The business is located in the La Magdalena building in Adriatica Village, according to its website. (Courtesy Mio Salon McKinney) Mio Salon McKinney is opening soon. The business, located in Adriatica Village, will offer eight luxury salon suites for lease to professionals offering a variety of wellness, spa and cosmetic services, owner Kim Sanchez said. The business is located in the La Magdalena building in Adriatica Village, according to its website.
Developments follow ‘behind the scenes’ steps before council approval in Prosper, Celina
Zoning requests for developments go through multiple steps in both Prosper and Celina before they are approved, officials said. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Developments continue to make their way to Celina and Prosper, but all must go through the approval process before breaking ground. The overview. By the time a development...
D1 Training opens training facility in Prosper
D1 Training offers group and one-on-one training for atheletes. (Courtesy D1 Training) D1 Training opened in Prosper. The training facility offers services for young athletes. The franchise location is locally owned by lifelong Texans and Prosper residents Kevin and Jen Hanks. It brings a sports-science backed training regimen led by...
Frisco's second H-E-B sets opening date
H-E-B's first Frisco location opened in 2022. The second location is set to open Aug. 7 on University Drive. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) Frisco's second H-E-B is scheduled to open in August, according to a July 22 news release. The grand opening event will be held at 6 a.m. Aug. 7,...
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