Here are five recent updates from Greater Dallas on restaurants opening and closing, community conversations about policing and more.

Owner of Plano's Bavarian Grill fights to keep 27-year business afloat

When coronavirus fears began to grip Plano, Bavarian Grill, a German restaurant with a 27-year presence in the community, was forced to confront a disruption of its community-centered business model.

Lewisville ISD shares plans for in-person and virtual learning for 2020-21 school year

Lewisville ISD shared its plan for two-option learning at a special meeting July 8, and soon, district parents will be given the choice for how to school their children.

Activists continue the dialogue on police reform in Lewisville, Flower Mound, Highland Village

After George Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody in late May, a wave of protests swept through the nation and through the metroplex; now, organizers in Lewisville, Flower Mound and Highland Village are continuing to push for criminal justice reform in their homes.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream to serve scoops soon in McKinney

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is expected to open in mid-August. The shop will be located near Kroger at 4700 W. Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 210, McKinney.

SK Arms opens in Flower Mound

SK Arms, a business offering a range of firearms and parts, opened its second location June 27 at 1221 Flower Mound Road, Ste. 140, Flower Mound.

Daniel Houston, Liesbeth Powers and Miranda Jaimes contributed to this report.