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Denton cites Clara’s Kitchen for property violations; neighborhood concerns grow and legal counsel steps in
Two bullets had hit the side of her house in Southeast Denton, Diana Guerra told City Council members at their Sept. 17 meeting. Guerra lives next door to Clara’s Kitchen. The bullet holes appear on the second floor. They didn’t go through the bedroom she shares with her husband or the children’s bedrooms down the hallway, she said this summer when she showed them to the Denton Record-Chronicle.
More than 75,000 people hit the streets of downtown historic McKinney for Oktoberfest
MCKINNEY — Tens of thousands of people experienced a German-themed celebration in the heart of downtown McKinney this weekend for the city's Oktoberfest. Organizers are already planning to make it even better next year.A record of more than 75,000 people came out for McKinney's Oktoberfest for a carnival, entertainment, and lots of German food and beer.The sounds of German music on four stages and the sight of people having fun-filled the streets of downtown historic McKinney on Sunday for the city's annual event.The three-day celebration included games, over 75 vendors, and pups decked out in German attire for the wiener dog races. It's expected to have a big economic impact on Collin County and bring in visitors from across North Texas.Andrew Jones, cultural district director for McKinney Oktoberfest, said the celebration featured new activities this year for children."For kids, launched our kinder-corner this year, a safe play area for three and under. We always have a great carnival out. We have crafts and games," Jones said.Organizers plan to make Oktoberfest even bigger next year with more free, fun family activities.
2 TX Cities Make The Top 20 Most Unhappy In The Country
Two Texas cities recently made the list of happiest cities in the country; unfortunately, it was at the bottom. San Antonio ranked #18 for unhappiness, followed by Lubbock at #20. WalletHub has posted its list of happiest cities in the U.S. for 2024, and so far, it's not looking too...
$142 Million Expansion Planned For Medical City McKinney
Medical City McKinney is preparing for approximately $142 million in construction projects slated to start in 2025. These plans include adding two stories to the hospital's east tower, as well as expanding and renovating various service areas. The project will add 105,600 square feet of new space, including two additional floors above Medical City Women’s Hospital McKinney. Improvements to women’s services will include six updated labor and delivery suites, two C-section rooms and postpartum suites, aligning their design and amenities with those of the Women’s Hospital, which opened in November. This expansion will increase capacity in the medical-surgical, step-down and intensive care...
Medical City Plano expanding tower as part of $76 million project
PLANO, Texas — Medical City Plano will undergo a $76 million expansion project to double one of its towers, hospital officials confirmed with WFAA. The project is intended to address increased demand at the hospital and will add patient beds, jobs and care for cancer patients, officials said. According...
Marvel-themed dentist fights cavities in Lewisville
The office, which opened on Aug. 30, focuses primarily on pediatric care. (Courtesy Dental Defenders) Dental Defenders is now open in Lewisville, according to the company’s social media. The Marvel superhero-themed dentist office offers general and preventative dentistry, including specialized treatments such as root canals and crowns. The office...
DCTA awards nearly $500K to Lewisville for trail project
The Denton County Transportation Authority's board of directors awarded nearly half a million dollars to Lewisville for a trail project slated to start construction in 2025. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) The Denton County Transportation Authority awarded nearly half a million dollars to Lewisville for a trail project that could start as...
McKinney leaders consider ordinance changes to allow golf cart operation on city roadways
McKinney City Council members discussed a potential changes to the city's ordinances regarding golf cart operations on public roads at a Sept. 17 meeting. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Golf carts may soon be able to be operated on roadways throughout McKinney. McKinney City Council members discussed the city’s current ordinance and...
Elmer's Home Services permit approved in joint Grapevine meeting
Elmer's Home Services had a plan approved during a Sept. 17 Grapevine City Council meeting to move into a vacant building along Northwest Highway in Grapevine. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Elmer’s Home Services plans to bring a location in Grapevine. The San Antonio-based company, which offers air conditioning and plumbing...
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