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Texas Community Clinic opens offering free healthcare to uninsured
Volunteers and donations are being accepted for Texas Community Clinic, a free clinic for the uninsured that opened on Coit Road this month. Texas Community Clinic opens in Plano offering free healthcare for those without insurance. The clinic, which opened earlier this month, offers routine check-ups, treatment for common illnesses,...
Rick Rodarte named Stewart Systems president
PLANO, TX — Middleby Bakery, part of Middleby Food Processing, has promoted Rick Rodarte to president of Stewart Systems, an innovator in bakery equipment solutions. The appointment continues the company’s commitment to strengthening its industrial bakery group. Rodarte, who has worked at Stewart Systems for 23 years, most...
North Texas soccer falls to Oklahoma, offense fails to break through Sooner defense
The Mean Green soccer team lost 1-0 against the University of Oklahoma on Thursday night, opening the season with their first home opener loss since 2005. With a new 3-4-3 system in place for North Texas, the attack was stacked up top but failed to convert on the team's four shots on target. Head coach John Hedlund spoke on his team’s potentially game-altering chances following the loss.
Denton’s big plans for downtown: Check out the design plan that could change the city’s look over the next decade
The final draft of the city’s Design Downtown Denton plan is now available online. This comprehensive plan outlines how the city plans to revitalize and enhance downtown Denton over the next decade. City staff designed the plan after months of community engagement and feedback. The city asked the community...
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...
Plano-Based Legacy Capital Welcomes CEO And President
The board of directors of Legacy Capital announced the appointment of Jerry Abrahams as chief executive officer and president. Plano-based Legacy Capital, a fully approved FHA/MAP lender and Ginnie Mae issuer, provides nationwide services to multifamily clients. Abrahams, who joined Legacy Bank and Trust in 2023 as head of corporate strategy, has now transitioned into his new role at Legacy Capital. “The addition of Jerry to our Legacy Capital team reflects the company’s continued commitment to the growth and success of this business,” Chair of the Board of Directors John Everett said in an official statement. “Legacy Capital is an important part...
Women of Influence – Trish Brooks
Trish Brooks – Development Director, Our Daily Bread. Trish Brooks, the Development Director at Our Daily Bread in Denton, has a career deeply rooted in the values of community service and helping others. Growing up as the eighth of nine children, Trish was taught the importance of sharing and...
Emily Fowler Central Library will temporarily close for renovations next week
Denton’s Emily Fowler Central Library will be closed for a week starting Monday for facility improvements. The library, at 502 Oakland St., is expected to reopen Tuesday, Aug. 27, for its regular operating hours.
Allen parks unveil renovation plans
From a towering dog collar-shaped pavilion to revitalized playgrounds, Allen's Parks and Recreation Department is embarking on an ambitious journey to transform the city's green spaces over the next few years. At an Aug. 6 planning and zoning meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Kate Meacham presented a series of projects...
HTeaO To Open Its First Location In Allen, Texas
HTeaO, the nation's leading iced tea brand, announced the grand opening of its new location in Allen on Aug. 17, 2024. Situated at 103 N Greenville Ave, HTeaO offers a diverse selection of ultra-premium tea, water and coffee products, available both in-store and through a convenient drive-thru. Each location features over 20 expertly crafted flavors of sweetened and unsweetened tea, made with a proprietary water filtration system and 100% natural ingredients. “Allen’s strong community spirit and deep school pride made it the ideal location for our newest HTeaO store,” HTeaO CEO Justin Howe said in an official statement. “With its anchored shopping...
$107M TWU Health Sciences Building Eyeing Q3 ’25 Opening
Texas Woman’s University topped off its future health sciences facility, placing the highest beam in place signifying its peak height. In September 2023, Texas Woman’s broke ground on a $107 million, 136,000 square-foot health sciences center in Denton to serve as an inter-professional education facility linking students in the allied health fields with an emphasis on preparing them to serve in rural settings. The building will expand health-related programming, community outreach, research and other activities at Texas Woman’s.
Denton's Alamo Drafthouse opens on Tuesday: Get ready for discounts, deals and some familiar faces
Alamo Drafthouse Denton is set to reopen Tuesday after the sudden closure earlier this summer. Jerrik Dominguez, manager of the movie theater, said that, based on online ticket sales, they anticipate seating more than 400 people during Tuesday’s reopening.
Denton charter committee undecided on changes to City Council districts and at-large representation
Last week, the Denton Charter Review Committee discussed two important issues that could impact voters and their future representation on the City Council: possible expansion of the council seats and elimination of at-large place seats. Both issues relate to the explosive growth Denton has been experiencing for several years. Looking...
Denton animal control finds deceased dog allegedly left outside in heat
Denton police are investigating an animal cruelty report after an animal control officer found a deceased dog that was left on a balcony Thursday afternoon, according to a police report. At about 5:14 p.m., an animal control officer was dispatched to an apartment complex in the 1600 block of East...
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.
Take A Picture Of Your Food And Provide A North Texas Family With A Meal
GiftAMeal is working with the North Texas Food Bank to transform photos into meals for families in need. Founded by Andrew Glantz, the nonprofit is partnering with over 900 restaurants in 38 states, including North Texas. Every time a guest snaps a photo of their order at a partner restaurant using the GiftAMeal app, a meal is donated to a Plano family. During September, GiftAMeal users can join a photo-sharing challenge by snapping pictures of their food or drinks at participating restaurants. Each photo will trigger a meal donation to a local food bank. At the end of the month, the best...
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