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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...
6 restaurants recently opened in Richardson
Bonchon is now closed in Richardson. (Courtesy Bonchon) Here are six restaurants that recently opened in Richardson. Along with serving individual bagels in various flavors, the cafe serves breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches. Opened in June. 2191 Buckingham Road, Richardson. Venezuelan Restaurant. Along with arepas, the restaurant serves popular dishes...
Keller ISD makes changes to medication policy for 2024-25 school year
Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, over-the-counter medications given by the district’s nursing staff will require both parent/guardian consent and a physician authorization. (Courtesy registerednursing.org) In accordance with guidance from the Texas Board of Nursing, Keller ISD nursing staff will be changing how it administers over-the-counter medication to students.
J. Merrill Cigar Lounge to open in Roanoke
The wall separating the lounge from the rest of the food hall features pictures of famous cigar smokers over the last 100 years. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Roanoke soon will have a cigar lounge inside The 206 brewery and food hall on Oak Street. Called J. Merrill Cigar Lounge, it’s named after the owner’s father.
Frisco ISD to begin hosting fall flu shot clinics Aug. 26
Frisco ISD's 2024-25 flu shot clinics will begin Aug. 26 and are scheduled periodically throughout the fall semester until Dec. 5. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Starting later this month, Frisco ISD students, staff and family members can go to the district's onsite clinics to receive flu vaccinations. The 2024-25 flu shot...
STAAR results show decreases in passage rates for grades 3-8 in Carroll, Grapevine-Colleyville ISDs
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD saw an improvement in STAAR scores in fourth-grade reading and eighth-grade math in 2024. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Standardized test passage rates declined slightly among grades third through eighth, year over year in Carroll and Grapevine-Colleyville ISDs, according to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness results released June 14.
Prosper ISD welcomes students back for 2024-25 school year
Jackson Elementary School Assistant Principal Bria Houff, back left, and Principal Bobbie Allen, back left, are the first leaders of the new school. (Photos courtesy Prosper ISD) Prosper ISD returned to class for the 2024-25 school year Aug. 13. The district's 18th elementary school named Betty Jackson Elementary School welcomed...
Traffic staff adjust school zone signals for new Plano ISD schedule
Plano transportation engineering staff have adjusted several school zones throughout the city because of changes to Plano ISD's release times for the 2024-25 school year. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) To compensate for adjustments made to Plano ISD’s schedule for the 2024-25 school year, city traffic staff have made adjustments to several...
McKinney's FY 2024-25 budget proposes lower property tax rate, employee wage increases
McKinney City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 3 at McKinney City Hall to conduct a public hearing and act on the fiscal year 2024-25 tax rate and budget. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) McKinney city officials are proposing an $888 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a general...
Q&A: Learn more about Education Service Center Region 10
Rachel Frost is the chief communications officer for the Region 10 Education Service Center, which serves school districts in Richardson, Frisco, McKinney, Celina, Prosper and more. (Courtesy ESC Region 10) As the 2024-25 school year begins, Education Service Centers across Texas continue to work to provide services for school districts.
Ace's Sports Hangar closes in CityLine
Ace's Sports Hangar in Richardson's CityLine development has closed. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Ace’s Sports Hanger in Richardson’s mixed-use CityLine development has closed, according to a lockout notice dated in April on the door. The restaurant’s menu included a selection of beers, wings, burgers and more. The business also...
Plano ISD updates code of conduct, student expression policy
Plano ISD trustees approved various changes to the student code of conduct and other student expression policies at the Aug. 6 meeting. (Community Impact staff) Updates to Plano ISD’s code of conduct refining acceptable expression were part of a handful of recent changes approved by the board of trustees.
‘Seafood-forward’ menu set for Pacific Table in Southlake
Pacific Table Southlake is designed to evoke the serene essence of coastal living. (Courtesy Pacific Table) Pacific Table is scheduled to open Aug. 21 in Southlake. "We have been counting down the days to unveil the newest Pacific Table experience to the Southlake community,” FAR Out Hospitality owner Felipe Armenta said in a company news release. “FAR Out Hospitality is committed to pushing the boundaries of culinary, and the Pacific Table expansion represents an exciting new chapter in our journey."
Keller Public Library Sensory Room provides therapeutic space
The Keller Public Library Sensory Room opened Aug. 13. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Aug. 13 for the Keller Public Library Sensory Room. “The room was installed to help individuals develop and engage their senses,” Keller Public Library Director Ann Flournoy said in an email. “Interaction with the type of equipment in our room is especially beneficial for children with limited communication skills, the various sensory needs that accompany autism or sensory processing disorders, and a wide range of other sensitivities.”
The Gynecology Spot offers wellness exams, contraception counseling in Southlake
The Gynecology Spot opened Aug. 6 in Southlake. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) The Gynecology Spot opened Aug. 6 in Southlake. According to the company’s website, the practice offers traditional well-woman exams, teen wellness, problem visits for gynecologic conditions, contraception counseling, long-acting device placement, pre-conceptual counseling, postpartum wellness exams, individualized menopausal care and more.
Prosper to hold public hearing for FY 2024-25 property tax rate, budget
Prosper Town Council members are expected to discuss the next fiscal year's finances during a Sept. 10 meeting. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Prosper residents have an opportunity to take part in a discussion regarding their town’s finances for the next fiscal year. The overview. A public hearing to consider a...
Main Street traffic patterns switch, Fourth Street to close as part of downtown Frisco reconstruction effort
Main Street closed Aug. 15 as part of the ongoing Rail District construction. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Drivers traveling through Frisco’s Rail District will start to see major changes as of Aug. 15. What you need to know. Lanes on the southern half of Main Street between First and Fifth...
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