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FEMA lays out next steps in Hurricane Beryl recovery
Federal aid is available in 67 Texas counties after Hurricane Beryl swept through the state July 8. Officials have stressed that restoring power for residents is the top priority. (Jovanna Aguilar/Community Impact) Federal aid is available in 67 Texas counties after Hurricane Beryl swept through the state July 8. President...
107-room Hilton hotel proposed for north McKinney
Jake Bennett, a planner with the city of McKinney, presented the rezoning request to members of the McKinney Planning and Zoning Commission at a July 9 meeting. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) A new 107-room hotel is proposed for a 3.5-acre site on North Hardin Boulevard, just south of US 380, according...
See how Celina ISD students performed on end-of-course assessments in 2023-24
Celina ISD’s students’ scores improved year over year in most subjects of the end-of-course State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness. (Hannah Johnson/Community Impact) Celina ISD students’ scores improved year over year in most subjects of the end-of-course State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. The gist.
Deviled Egg Co. to open in downtown McKinney July 13
Deviled Egg Co. will offer a variety of deviled eggs in an array of flavors. (Courtesy Deviled Egg Co.) Deviled Egg Co. will open its doors in downtown McKinney at 10 a.m. July 13, Founder and CEO Raechel Van Buskirk said in an email. The business, originally set to open...
E-Ride Outfitters offers electric bikes, skateboards in downtown McKinney
E-Ride Outfitters is now open in East McKinney. (Courtesy E-Ride Outfitters) E-Ride Outfitters is now open in Historic Downtown McKinney. The shop offers a variety of electric bikes and skateboards as well as Onewheels. E-Ride Outfitters offers parts and repair services for electric personal transportation devices, as well as apparel and accessories such as helmets, according to its website.
Safety improvements underway along Plano’s Spring Creek Parkway
The replacement of buttons and reflectors on Spring Creek Parkway, which improve road safety, is expected to be complete by late August. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Traffic-guiding infrastructure replacements are ongoing along Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. The city is paying A&M Maintenance Services Inc. $79,000 to replace buttons and reflectors,...
Harrison Keller named next president of the University of North Texas
The University of North Texas opened its Frisco branch campus in January 2023. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Harrison Keller will serve as the 17th president of the University of North Texas. Keller was announced as the sole finalist for the position June 7, and the UNT System board of regents unanimously...
Grapevine-based Buchanan Technologies acquires Technology Spa
Buchanan Technologies has acquired Technology Spa. (Courtesy Pexels) Grapevine-based Buchanan Technologies acquired Technology Spa to increase its cloud services on June 4. The Dallas-based Technology Spa specializes in cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365, AWS and ServiceNow, according to a news release. “Technology Spa has a proven track record of...
Monthly farmers market opens in Argyle
Robert and Robin Sutherland operate a booth at the Argyle TX Farmers Market. The market is open from 9 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of each month until October. (Courtesy Argyle TX Farmers Market) Emily Holt found a certain need in Argyle, so she and others put their heads...
New development to bring $2M homes to Lakeside in Flower Mound
Lakeside Village will expand the Lakeside DFW development and offer new homes, condos and luxury rental homes in towers. (Courtesy Realty Capital) Work started in 2023 at Lakeside Village, a 40-acre expansion of the mixed-use Lakeside DFW development that will offer single-family homes, luxury rental homes in towers, and condos in a new hotel. Expansion is expected to be finished by 2030.
Tina Stephens offers travel friendly clothing in Plano
Tina Stephens opened July 1 in The Shops at Legacy East. (Courtesy Tina Stephens) Tina Stephens opened July 1 in The Shops at Legacy East. A company representative said in an email that Tina Stephens specializes in travel friendly lifestyle clothing. “Tina Stephens stores offer a unique take on modern,...
Coppell Starbucks to undergo renovations
A Starbucks in Coppell is set for interior and exterior renovations. (Courtesy Starbucks) A Coppell Starbucks is set to undergo renovations. Work on the coffee chain’s Denton Tap Road location includes “major interior renovations and minor exterior work” costing an estimated $250,000, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Per the filing, work is expected to begin Sept. 9 and wrap up on Oct. 9.
Bluebonnet Brunch House sets new opening for Lewisville location
Cutline: Bluebonnet Brunch House is slated to open July 15 in Lewisville. (Courtesy Bluebonnet Brunch House) Initially intending to open on June 1, Bluebonnet Brunch House has now moved its tentative opening date date to July 15 in The Realm Castle Hills. Alt Nayani and Muneera Nayani own the eatery...
Romp n’ Roll to bring play-based learning to south Frisco
Romp n' Roll has multiple locations across the U.S. and offers both classes and camps for young children. (Courtesy Romp n' Roll) Romp n’ Roll, a national franchise centered around early childhood education and creativity, is coming to Frisco. “Our mission is to provide a fun, safe and educational...
Check out 5 businesses now open in Argyle, Highland Village
Aimee Buckert opened The Bees Knees in Argyle May 9. (Courtesy The Bees Knees) Looking for a new spot to check out? Here are five businesses that have recently opened in Argyle and Highland Village. This list is not comprehensive. The restaurant, which opened in the Harvest Town Center, serves...
Chick-fil-A relocating to new location in Plano
The Chick-fil-A on Preston Road in Plano will be moving less than a mile east and will open late October/early November. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) The Chick-fil-A located at 1909 Preston Road, which opened in 1994, is moving to 5040 W. Park Road. The new location is slated to open late October or early November, according to Chick-fil-A franchisor Scott Eager.
Umiya Sushi Seafood and Grill to offer specialty rolls, more in Frisco
Umiya Sushi Seafood and Grill is opening soon in Frisco. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) Umiya Sushi Seafood and Grill is opening soon in Frisco, a company representative said. The restaurant will serve sushi rolls, hand rolls and tempura rolls. It will also serve salads, appetizers, hibachi options and more. An exact...
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