12 ways to celebrate the 4th of July in and around the Austin area
This Independence Day, enjoy fireworks on Lady Bird Lake, rock out with Willie Nelson and get your fill of Fourth… >
Featured Neighborhood in Richardson: Arapaho Heights
This month’s featured neighborhood is Arapaho Heights, located in southwest Richardson. The neighborhood was established 1956 and is roughly contained by Coit Road, Belt Line Road, Arapaho Road and West Shore Drive. Number of homes: approximately 1,100 Nearby attractions: Heights Park, Heights Recreation Center, Heights Family Aquatic Center, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson Senior Center Amenities: access to hike and bike trails, nearby shopping and restaurants Schools: ... >
Frisco ISD students score above state average on STAAR, end-of-course exams
Frisco ISD students on average scored higher on standardized tests than the state average, according to 2018-19 scores. FISD’s average… >
Waffle House renews permit for new Grapevine location
In 2017, Grapevine City Council approved a conditional use permit to develop and operate a Waffle House at 2805 Bass… >
123 Street Food now serving global cuisine in Richardson
123 Street Food opened July 15 at 515 W. Campbell Road, Ste. 111, Richardson. The restaurant offers street food found… >
Blue Label Granite now open on Robert Light in Buda
Blue Label Granite, a countertop company previously located at 4200 Burch Drive, Ste. A5, Del Valle, reopened in July in… >
Fort Worth installing traffic signals rather than roundabouts at 11 intersections
At its Aug. 20 meeting, Fort Worth City Council approved installing traffic signals rather than roundabouts at 11 intersections in… >
Local coffee, bao and tacos lined up for Politan Row, the food hall coming to Rice Village
Politan Row Houston, set to open this fall at 2445 Times Blvd. in the Rice Village, has confirmed four vendors… >
Mantra Artisan Ales moving out of Franklin, Mill Creek Brewing Co. to open taproom in its place
Nolensville-based brewery Mill Creek Brewing Co. will move into its newest taproom and brewery in Franklin in the coming weeks,… >
Water restored to Leander High School area; boil notice remains in effect
The water line break near Bagdad Road and Osage Drive was repaired the evening of Aug. 20, but the area—which… >
Captain with Harris County Constable’s Office announces candidacy for Fort Bend County sheriff
About a month after Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls announced he will not seek a third term, a county… >
Music schedule announced for Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
The music starts at 10 a.m. each day of Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival and goes on all day, according… >
Southlake considers lower tax rate, prepares for fiscal year 2019-20 budget
Southlake is considering a $0.037 reduction in its tax rate for fiscal year 2019-20 to help provide tax relief for… >
Conroe ISD lowers tax rate to $1.23 for FY 2019-20
To the sound of applause, Conroe ISD’s board of trustees adopted a tax rate of $1.23 for fiscal year 2019-20,… >
Metro Nashville Council votes down electric scooter ban
Electric scooters will remain in Nashville following the Metro Nashville Council’s rejection of an outright ban at the Aug. 20… >
Advocates call for action at Cy-Fair waste site EPA has deemed safe
A decades-old Cy-Fair environmental case is garnering new attention as local advocates push federal government officials to take further action… >
Lone Star College receives $13.1 million in Harvey recovery funds, eyes new programs
Following the conclusion of Texas’ 86th Legislature in May, Lone Star College System has secured additional Hurricane Harvey recovery funds… >
Prestonwood Forest, Northern Point, Memorial Hills among neighborhoods selected for fast-tracked drainage improvement projects
As part of the ongoing projects funded by the Harris County Flood Control District’s $2.5 billion bond, 86 subdivision drainage… >
Lift Salon relocates in Georgetown
Lift Salon relocated to 302 E. Valley St., Georgetown, in July. The salon was previously located at 206 W. 10th… >
St. David’s Georgetown Hospital celebrates 50 years in Georgetown
Forty years ago, Georgetown’s only hospital was established by a group of local doctors who saw a need in the… >
Ask a mortgage officer: 4 questions with Kelly Malatesta of First United Mortgage Group
Applying for a home loan can be a daunting prospect. Kelly Malatesta, a mortgage officer with First United Mortgage Group… >
