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Highland Village officials give updates on multiple road projects
Several road projects are happening in Highland Village, including on major roads. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Highland Village officials provided updates on a number of projects. Traffic signal and roadway improvements at the intersection of Highland Village Road and Brazos Boulevard are almost complete, as the new signal was put into operation June 12.
Tacos Y Mas to open third Richardson location
Tacos y Mas plans to open its third restaurant in Richardson in late July. (Courtesy Tacos y Mas) A new Tacos y Mas location is expected to open its doors soon in Richardson. The menu includes the chain’s authentic street tacos, salsa bar and breakfast served all day, Director of Operations Yasmine Zaman said. The salsas, meats, guacamole and more are prepared from scratch daily, Zaman added.
Crews adding final touches to Coppell’s South Belt Line Road
Crews are working to install a digital sign along South Belt Line Road between Wrangler Drive and Lakeshore Drive. (Jonathan Perriello/ Community Impact) Construction crews are putting finishing touches on Coppell’s South Belt Line Road project, after opening travel lanes in April. Landscaping and sidewalks between Dividend Drive and...
KOA to open campground this summer in Celina
KOA will open in Celina this summer. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Kampgrounds of America is opening this summer in Celina. The campground will offer cabins, full hook-up RV sites and tent sites nestled in the trees. The site will include a pond, clubhouse and basketball and pickleball courts. Samantha is the...
Foot Solutions set to provide foot wellness in Plano
Foot Solutions crafts custom prescribed orthotics. (Courtesy Foot Solutions) Foot Solutions was set to open May 4 but due to a prolonged permitting process, the new opening date is slated for Aug. 3 in Plano. Foot Solutions crafts custom prescribed orthotics and supplies supportive footwear. “Our board certified foot experts,...
Universal Parkway, Frisco Street projects move toward 2024 completion
Construction on Universal Parkway and Frisco Street is expected to be complete at the end of the year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Construction of the Universal Parkway and Frisco Street projects are making progress, according to a July project report. The details. The Universal Parkway project costs $12.94 million, and the...
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema announces reopening date for Richardson location
Alamo Drafthouse in Ricahrdson will reopen Aug. 9, according to a news release from the company. (Courtesy Kathy Tran) Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson will reopen Aug. 9, according a July 19 news release issued by the company. What you need to know. Along with the Richardson location, four other locations...
Prosper-based Daystar Landscapes offers design, installation options
Daystar Landscapes was founded in 1984 by Jeff Canfield after he and his wife, Donna, moved to North Texas from Oklahoma. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) Daystar Landscapes General Manager Catherine Brooks said there are several aspects a homeowner should consider when deciding to landscape their yard, and Daystar staff is there to make the process as easy as possible.
Dee’s Table Burgers & More serves wagyu burgers, shrimp tacos at The Star
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) Dee’s Table Burgers & More is now open at The Star in Frisco, according to a news release from The...
Son of a Butcher Slider Bar to offer slider options in Fort Worth
The restaurant’s menu includes wagyu beef, chicken and veggie sliders. (Courtesy Son of a Butcher) Son of a Butcher Slider Bar is slated to open in Alliance in early fall. According to a news release, the eatery is a chef-inspired concept that blends nostalgia with bold, modern flavors. “Think...
Tarrant County Health announces positive human case of West Nile Virus
Tarrant County Public Health announced its first human case of West Nile Virus in 2024 on July 13. (Courtesy Tarrant County) Tarrant County Public Health announced the first confirmed human case of West Nile Virus in the 2024 season on July 13. The details. The individual involved contracted the more...
Community members speak out against proposed mosque in west McKinney
Richard Brown, an architect and representative of the applicant, spoke about the rezoning request at the July 9 meeting. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Over 60 community members spoke out against a proposed mosque at a July 9 meeting of the McKinney Planning and Zoning Commission. Representatives of the McKinney Islamic Association...
Bombay Republic opens in Richardson
Bombay Republic opened its Richardson location July 15. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Bombay Republic, a restaurant specializing in North Indian and continental cuisine, is now open in Richardson's Eastside development. The restaurant's menu includes a selection of authentic North Indian cuisine, including kebabs, vegetarian and meat curries, and sandwiches. Bombay Republic...
Frisco ISD opens opportunity for community to learn about district
Frisco ISD residents have the opportunity to learn more about the district and its operations through a community outreach program. (Hannah Johnson/Community Impact) Frisco ISD residents have the opportunity to learn more about the district and its operations through a community outreach program. FISD Insight was created to provide a...
Parking, playground improvements planned in Bob Woodruff Park
The Plano Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a replat and revised site plan for improvements at Bob Woodruff Park during its July 15 meeting. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Plans to construct parking, facility and playground improvements in Bob Woodruff Park are set to move ahead. The Plano Planning and...
Cajun Fish Grill offers Cajun favorites in McKinney
Cajun Fish Grill is now open in McKinney and serves a number of Cajun and Creole food options. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) The restaurant serves gumbo, jambalaya, boiled shrimp and other Cajun favorites. It also serves po’boys and a number of grilled fish dishes. Features Reporter. Dustin is a features...
MacDaddy's sells, services Apple products in Grapevine
MacDaddy's has opened in Grapevine, servicing and selling Apples and other computers. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) MacDaddy’s is now open in Grapevine. The business sells and services Apple electronics products such as MacBooks, Apple watches, iPads and other Apple accessories and will offer technical support and repairs on Apple and other computers, according the company website.
Kidsville Pediatrics offering medical services in Southlake
Kidsville Pediatrics opened in Southlake in May. It is the third location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Kidsville Pediatrics has opened its third location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Southlake. Dr. Naureen Ameen brings 15 years of experience in pediatrics, from newborns to adolescents, according to...
SLX Capital purchases shopping center in Roanoke
SLX Capital, based in Plano, has purchased the Roanoke Village shopping center. (Courtesy SLX Capital) Plano-based SLX Capital purchased Roanoke Village, a shopping center on US 377 in Roanoke. The real estate firm focuses on multifamily, retail, office and hotel development, according to partner Ahsan Daredia, but this marks the...
Richardson commission recommends approval of daycare special permit
A special permit for a new daycare facility at 1006 Hampshire Lane was recommended for approval by the Richardson City Plan Commission during the July 16 meeting. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Richardson parents could soon have another option when it comes to daycares in the city. The Richardson City Plan Commission...
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