EDUCATION
Hutchins BBQ in McKinney is set to reopen Aug. 31. (Courtesy Hutchins BBQ)
Hutchins BBQ in McKinney reopens after fire; sushi bar comes to Plano Walmart and more DFW-area news
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Lewisville ISD approves lower property tax rate for 2021-22 fiscal year
A new speakeasy cocktail lounge, The Parlour, is now open in Frisco. (Courtesy Luke Asper, Asper Studios)
The Parlour speakeasy is now open; children's programming in Frisco modified in response to COVID-19, and more top news from DFW
Children's Lighthouse is a child care and early education company that has more than 60 franchise locations across the U.S. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Q&A: Early education expert discusses importance of programs amid COVID-19
The Fields development will create a destination in the northwest area of the city of Frisco. (Courtesy Karahan Companies)
Fields in Frisco vision to transform challenging terrain; nearly 2,400 Plano ISD students enroll in parent-led virtual learning option, and more top news from DFW
Children arrive for the first day of school Aug. 17 at O Henry Middle School in Austin, where the public school district mandated mask wearing against Gov. Greg Abbott's order. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas Education Agency allows mask mandates after federal lawsuit
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Combining passion with mission, Homework In A Café in Flower Mound helps students with studies
A virtual school option was discussed in more detail during the Frisco ISD board meeting Aug. 9. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Students sign up for Frisco ISD's online school; Roanoke to host barbecue showcase and more top DFW news
Hundreds of public education bills were filed this session. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
12 public education bills approved by the 87th Texas Legislature
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Lewisville ISD buying HEPA air filters for elementary, sixth grade classrooms
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Lewisville-based charter school provides online alternative for high school students in Texas
The Plano ISD board of trustees heard from 13 speakers during public comment Aug. 3 before voting on the revised health and safety protocols for the new school year. (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
Plano ISD approves updated health, safety protocols; Collin County officials say yeast infection that killed 4 not public threat, and more top news from DFW
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Lewisville ISD expects lower tax rate, increased spending for upcoming school year
Q&A: Greg Smith, executive director of Fast Growth School Coalition
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Lewisville ISD facing higher costs, limited supplies in construction projects
Stumpy's Hatchet House offers ax throwing for groups of any size. (Courtesy Stumpy's Hatchet House)
Ax-throwing venue comes to Frisco; Plano ISD to offer back-to-school fair and more DFW-area news
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Texas Legislature allows parents to opt for students to repeat grade levels or courses
Dutch Bros Coffee opened a new drive-thru location July 26 in Plano. (Courtesy Dutch Bros Coffee)
Dutch Bros Coffee comes to Plano; meat market, butcher shop opens in Richardson and more DFW-area news
School supplies will be exempt from the 8.25% sales tax Aug. 6-8. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
What to know before the statewide tax-free weekend Aug. 6-8