Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of March 24.

Note: The following stories were published March 22-23.

Dallas-Fort Worth

Lewisville City Council approves funds for Music City Mall redevelopment project


The Lewisville City Council approved an agreement with The Catalyst group to prepare for the first phases of a Music City Mall redevelopment project.


Whole Foods Market to open in McKinney’s West Grove development

The firm behind McKinney’s upcoming West Grove development announced March 23 that it has netted Whole Foods as the project’s anchor tenant.

Central Texas

Residents of Round Rock neighborhood hit hard by tornado find strength in community


"When [the tornado] hit, I mean, we didn't have time. It was just, it was so quick," South Creek resident Lindsey Topolski said. "And then, when I came out, I mean, neighbors just all came out providing water, turning off gas ... calling the fire department."

Giga Texas grand opening party details revealed as Travis County commissioners approve Tesla event permit

Travis County commissioners unanimously approved a permit March 22 for an opening tour at the Tesla Gigafactory in East Austin after a presentation that provided details about the invite-only event that could bring up to 15,000 people to the facility.

Greater Houston


GUIDE: 7 farmers markets to visit in and around Conroe, Montgomery, Willis in 2022


Farmers markets in the area offer locally sourced food and handmade products at a variety of locations and times.

Samantha Douty, Miranda Jaimes, Brian Rash, Maegan Kirby and Darcy Sprague contributed to this report.