Planet Fitness coming soon to Highland Village

Planet Fitness is expected to open in Highland Village on Oct. 30.

By Anna Herod | 5:43 PM Sep. 12, 2019 CDT

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A new Planet Fitness, located at 2230 Justin Road, Highland Village, is expected to open Oct. 30. The gym will offer workout equipment and fitness classes. 888-237-9005. https://www.planetfitness.com/gyms/

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By Anna Herod

Anna Herod covers local government, education, business and the environment as the editor of Community Impact Newspaper's Lewisville/Flower Mound/Highland Village edition. In the past, Anna served as the reporter for Community Impact's San Marcos/Buda/Kyle paper. Her bylines have appeared in the Austin American-Statesman, Hays Free Press and The Burleson Star. She is a graduate of Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

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