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Fort Worth launches new 'one-stop-shop' to conduct in-person business at city hall
Mayor Mattie Parker, right, cuts the ribbon on the customer service center in the new Fort Worth city hall. (Courtesy city of Fort Worth) There’s now a convenient one-stop location for conducting in-person business at Fort Worth’s new city hall, located at 100 Fort Worth Trail in Fort Worth.
Frisco ISD voters to see $1.08B bond, tax rate on November ballot
Frisco ISD voters can expect a $1.08 billion bond package as well as a tax rate election on the November ballot. (Samantha Douty/Community Impact) Frisco ISD voters can expect a $1.08 billion bond package as well as a tax rate election on the November ballot. Frisco ISD board members placed...
Rush Bowls closes locations in Keller, Flower Mound, Southlake
Rush Bowls had locations in Keller, Southlake and Flower Mound close this summer. (Courtesy Rush Bowls) Rush Bowls has closed three area locations, according to a social media post. The business offered bowls of fruit topped with granola and honey and blended with protein, vitamins and other nutritious ingredients that...
Southlake City Council to vote on trash service changes
Trash bags full of yard waste sits on the curb awaiting pickup on Monte Carlo Drive on Aug. 19 in Southlake from Community Waste Disposal. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Southlake City Council will vote on trash service changes that could see a slight increase in prices for Southlake residents. Community Waste...
Trash rates to jump for Southlake residents Oct. 1
Trash bags full of yard waste sits on the curb awaiting pickup on Monte Carlo Drive on Aug. 19 in Southlake from CWD. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Trash service rates will increase for Southlake residents Oct. 1. CWD, which is entering year two of a five-year contract, told the city council...
Nicholas Kohel takes over Richardson Director of Engineering
Nicholas Kohel will serve Richardson as the new director of engineering and capital projects. (Courtesy city of Richardson) Richardson’s Department of Engineering and Capital Projects has a new head, according to a news release. Nicholas Kohel will take over the department moving forward, per the news release, after serving...
Local artist Andrea Holmes begins worldwide mural series with new public art piece in downtown McKinney
Andrea Holmes' new mural, "Wings of McKinney," can be found at 500 S. Tennessee St., just south of the downtown McKinney square. (Courtesy Andrea Holmes) Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the date of the reception event. A recently completed mural in downtown McKinney by local artist...
Stumpy’s Hatchet House closes doors at Frisco location
Stumpy's Hatchet House closed its Frisco location. (Courtesy Pexels) The business allowed guests to book ax-throwing sessions and private parties. The post did not provide a reason for closing. Features Reporter. Dustin is a features reporter, and covers businesses and restaurants in Collin and Dallas counties. He joined Community Impact...
McKinney joins Brew City, Texas program, looks to drive craft beer tourism
Tupps Brewery has a wide selection of beer on tap in its taproom. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) McKinney has been named a “craft beer destination,” according to an Aug. 15 news release, marking the city joining the Brew City, Texas program. The program aims to help cities drive “craft...
Loveland & Hurley, PLLC moves to new Hall Park space in south Frisco
The law offices of Loveland & Hurley now have a new home inside Hall Park. (Courtesy Pexels) The law offices of Loveland & Hurley, PLLC have officially moved into a new space inside Hall Park, according to an email from the attorneys. It was previously located in a different office...
Blue Goose Cantina celebrates 40 years in Frisco
Blue Goose Cantina is celebrating 40 years in business at all of its North Texas locations, including Frisco. (Courtesy of Peterson Management Group) Blue Goose Cantina is celebrating 40 years in business at all of its North Texas locations, including Frisco. The restaurant serves Tex-Mex dishes such as tacos, quesadillas,...
New Whataburger opens in Lantana
Whataburger has opened in Lantana and offers an array of burgers and other sandwiches. (Courtesy Whataburger) A new Whataburger has opened in Lantana, but patrons of the restaurant will have to wait to eat their meals indoors. The restaurant opened in August with drive-through service only. The dining room is...
Plano set to be MOTW Coffee and Pastries’ first Texas location
MOTW Coffee and Pastries set to open in November in Plano. (Courtesy MOTW Coffee and Pastries) MOTW Coffee and Pastries is set to open in Plano in November. Traditional lattes as well as international flavors will be featured on the drink menu. “We ... offer lattes unique to the cultures...
Twin Peaks closes Frisco location
Twin Peaks in Frisco has closed. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) Twins Peaks is closed in Frisco, according to a social media post from the company. The restaurant served burgers, tacos, sandwiches and more. The post did not include an exact reason for the closure but stated that the lease for the location had expired.
Stella’s Ice Cream to offer cones, more in downtown Celina
Stella's Ice Cream is opening a location in downtown Celina. (Courtesy Stella's Ice Cream) The business is owned by Brent and Ashlee Chism, and Russ and Mica Moffett. Once open, the ice cream shop will offer push pops, scoops, cones, ice cream sandwiches and more, according to its website. A...
Celina council greenlights zoning for Prosper ISD’s eighth middle school
Superintendent Holly Ferguson visits Jones Middle during the first day of classes Aug. 13. Prosper ISD is working toward opening its eighth middle school in 2026 as Celina officials rezone land in anticipation of the new facility. (Courtesy Prosper ISD) Prosper ISD’s eighth middle school is on track to open...
Dickies clearance store opens in Grapevine
Dickies opened a clearance store in Grapevine Mills mall Aug. 16. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Fort Worth-based Dickies opened a store in the Grapevine Mills mall Aug. 16. Dickies sells clothing, accessories and shoes for men, women and children. The apparel company was established in 1922 in Fort Worth, according to...
Little Caesars serves pizza, more in Roanoke
Little Caesars began in 1959 in a suburb outside Detroit, Mich. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Little Caesars is now open near the intersection of Hwy. 114 and Byron Nelson Blvd. in Roanoke. The national pizza chain that offers the following items on its menu:. Pizzas. Cheese sticks. Wings. According to the...
Project LeanNation offers shakes, meal kits in Coppell
The new location plans to offer a subscription meal service beginning Aug. 31. (Courtesy Project Lean Nation) Personalized nutrition chain Project LeanNation is now open in Coppell, according to company staff. The company offers healthy curated meal kits that are dietician approved, pre-packaged, portioned and balanced. Patrons can attend private...
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