Missed any of our articles from last week? Take a look at what you might have missed from Community Impact’s coverage areas in the Dallas-Fort Worth area from Dec. 11-15.

4 dessert-based businesses open in Frisco

Multiple new Frisco businesses opened to satisfy residents’ sweet treat cravings.

Some of the new businesses include Cold Stone Creamery, Great American Cookies, Pietro’s Italian Bakery and more coming soon.

Read the full story by Reporter Alex Reece.


Four apartment communities in northwest Dallas undergo $30M renovations


Strategic Realty Holdings, a California-based asset management company, is renovating four apartment communities near Bachman Lake in northwest Dallas, according to officials.

Read the full story by Reporter Colby Farr.

Northwest ISD students collaborate to build soccer goals for campus, community


A group of fifth graders at Lizzie Curtis Elementary in Northwest ISD noticed their school lacked soccer goals and went to their teacher, Ruthie Keys. Instead of solving the issue for them, Keys inspired them to find a solution together.

Read the full story by Reporter Mark Fadden.

7 nonprofits, businesses featured in 2023 in Lake Highlands, Lakewood


Take a look back at these seven businesses and nonprofits in Lake Highlands and Lakewood that were featured in Community Impact in 2023.


Read the full story by Managing Editor Billy Wadsack.

Downtown Plano art exhibit showcases notable community members


A public art exhibit highlighting notable members of the Plano community is on display in downtown Plano.

The art exhibit called “Plano, Texas: A City Built for Community” launched on Dec. 1 and will be up until Jan. 15.


Read the full story by Editor Michael Crouchley.