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New restaurant opens in old Mad for Chicken space
Just 10 days after one restaurant closed its doors in Flower Mound, a new one opened in the same space. Mad for Chicken, a restaurant best known for its Korean fried chicken and karaoke nights, closed its doors on Sept. 14 after a three-year run in the old State Draft House space, 1050 Flower Mound Road, Suite 280. But just days later, a new restaurant — Rock Pepper Fire Fusion Kitchen & Bar — announced it was opening soon in the same location.
Texas reviewed the Marvin Nichols Reservoir and thinks it’s good to go. What do you think?
The hotly contested project, pitched as a safeguard against future water shortages in the Metroplex, stalled in 2023 after intense opposition prompted an assessment of the proposal’s feasibility.
City of Euless will pay death benefits to widow of police officer killed despite not yet being married
The City of Euless will have to pay death benefits to the widow of a police officer who was shot to death while on the job in 2016. Officer David Hofer was killed while making an arrest.
Little Joe’s Farmstead to open Tuesday
If you want a burger, you just have to wait a little while longer. Real estate developer Jim Reid, of Bartonville, bought the old Johnny Joe’s store, 401 Hwy 377, last year with plans to renovate and reopen it as a restaurant that would also function as a nonprofit, with proceeds going to families of child cancer patients. Reid had done it once in Houston with Little Matt’s Cafe, and saw a good opportunity for an upscale version in Argyle. Like at Little Matt’s, Reid has also opened a daycare, Argyle Christian Academy, in a small building behind Little Joe’s.
TEXANS BEWARE: Swarms of Bees Are on The Rise!
Police and firefighters in North Richland Hills were called to the scene of a terrible bee attack last Tuesday. A man and woman were both hospitalized after being ravaged by a swarm of bees at the 8000 block of Cross Drive just after noon. Beekeepers are working to contain bees and wasps found in the area and have warned residents to stay indoors while they handle the situation. The man attacked is reportedly still in critical condition.
Former Trinity High star & UT shot put champion dies awaiting organ transplant
EULESS – Eileen Vanisi, one of the most decorated Polynesian track and field stars in United States history, died this week while awaiting a triple-organ transplant, her sister announced Friday.Vanisi, a former three-time NCAA shot put champion at the University of Texas, excelled at Trinity High School, where her shot put and discus records remain 35 years after she set them.She went on to win two more national titles at the 1994 NCAA championship. Her mark of 60 feet, 1/2 inches remains a UT record. She was preparing to head to the Olympics until health issues deterred her dreams.Doctors couldn't figure...
The East Coast’s Favorite Fried Chicken Now Has 8 Texas Locations
It seems like EVERYBODY wants to move to Texas and their bringing their food with them. We already know that Californians are moving here in droves and they're bringing their "In-N-Out's" and avocado toasts with them but now we have another company that has started its Texas invasion. Bojangles Has...
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