Blaze Pizza expected to open next summer in Richardson
Blaze Pizza offers gluten-free and keto-friendly crust options. (Courtesy Blaze Pizza)
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Harvest Hall now open in Grapevine, new dining options in Fort Worth and more DFW news from February
Here are some of the top stories from the past month from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Collin County Judge Chris Hill rescinds COVID-19 disaster declaration
Collin County’s declaration of local disaster in response to COVID-19 was rescinded Feb. 26 by Judge Chris Hill.

Tracking COVID-19: New cases drop after power outages, testing site closures in Dallas County
After a recent decline in new coronavirus cases in Dallas County, officials expect the case counts to rise again in the coming days as testing facilities have reopened following winter storm closures from being without power last week.

Richardson institution Hooks Vacuums offers vacuum sales, repairs
Hooks Vacuums has long been a familiar sight for those driving down Main Street in Richardson.

DART to save millions on Silver Line project following approval of refinanced loan from U.S. Department of Transportation
The $908 million loan was approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau in 2018, according to a Feb. 25 news release.

Plano faces long-term impacts from storm; Collin County vaccine hubs resume service and more DFW-area news
Read the top business and community news from this week from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Legislators probe energy officials over power failures, lack of preparation heading into winter storm
The Texas Legislature held hearings Feb. 25 with energy companies including Oncor Electric Delivery and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas in response to last week’s historic winter storm, which left millions of Texans without electricity for days.

Draft for DART network redesign shows increase in shuttle service, access in areas of Plano, Richardson
In the northeast quadrant of DART's coverage area—which includes Plano, Richardson, northeast Dallas, Rowlett and Garland—current plans show new and expanded GoLink zones, with current bus routes being replaced by shuttle service.

Collin County water supplier lifts water conservation request
With water demands returning to normal levels, the North Texas Municipal Water District has lifted its request to reduce nonessential water use within its service area, which includes the cities of Frisco, McKinney, Plano and Richardson.

Scooter's Coffee opens first Richardson location
The drive-thru coffee shop offers a variety of hot and iced coffee drinks, including seasonal specialties, in addition to teas, smoothies, breakfast foods and bakery items.

City of Richardson partners with counties to vaccinate, inform residents
The city of Richardson has prioritized informing its residents and helping counties run COVID-19 vaccine hubs as doses of the shot remain limited, officials shared.

Golden Boy Coffee Co. opens in Plano; Black Rock Coffee Bar coming to Southlake and more DFW-area news
Read the latest business and community news from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.