The Parlour speakeasy is now open; children's programming in Frisco modified in response to COVID-19, and more top news from DFW

Read the most popular business and community news from the past week from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Frisco temporarily closes, adjusts some children's programming due to rising COVID-19 cases in region

The Ready to Read Railroad program inside the Frisco Public Library is closed until further notice, according to a news release. Beginning Aug. 27, the Play Depot child care facility inside the Frisco Athletic Center will temporarily close until further notice.

Frisco’s Bottled in Bond Cocktail Parlour & Kitchen expands with new speakeasy concept, The Parlour

The Parlour is a new cocktail lounge for people age 21 and older centered around the crafted cocktail and evoking a speakeasy atmosphere.

Torchy’s Tacos plans to bring a second location to Frisco

The restaurant chain opened its first Frisco location off Preston Road earlier this summer.

DATA: Plano ISD shares breakdown of virtual learners by grade

The temporary virtual learning option began Aug. 16 and is scheduled to last through Sept. 3. The deadline for parents to register students for the option was Aug. 11.

Flower Mound Town Council votes to study possible dark sky designation

Flower Mound skies could become more peaceful in spite of a growing population following the Town Council’s unanimous vote Aug. 23 on a resolution stating their intent to join the International Dark-Sky Association.

Matt Payne, Miranda Jaimes, William C. Wadsack and Mike Graham contributed to this report.