Some of the most popular stories this year centered around elections, new development and the hope of an H-E-B opening in Grapevine. Here is a recap of the top five stories of 2016 in Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake. The 40th anniversary of Jason's Deli topped the most popular list.[/caption]

1. Jason's Deli celebrates 40 years of business by offering 1976 menu prices Nov. 30

In November, Jason's Deli celebrated 40 years of business by offering menu items at their 1976 prices. Published: Nov. 29

2. Construction on TEX Rail slated to begin in July

In June, Fort Worth Transportation Authority officials told Grapevine City Council that construction on TEX Rail, a 27-mile commuter rail line, would begin in July. TEX Rail is expected to be ready for passengers in late 2018. Published: June 15

3. Early voting and Election Day polling locations for Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake residents

With 2016 being a presidential election year, Tarrant County had a record-breaking amount of voters turnout to cast a ballot. Readers checked our story to see where they could vote in their respective city. Published Oct. 18

4. Grapevine approves $330 million resort and water park

In August, Grapevine City Council approved an incentive package for Stand Rock Hospitality to build a resort and water park on 33 acres. The incentive package allows Stand Rock Hospitality to build Phase 1 of a 1,020-room resort that will include 190,000 square feet of entertainment space including indoor and outdoor water parks, an arcade, mini-golf, laser tag, rock climbing, spa, multiple dining outlets and meeting space. Future phases of construction will add 200 vacation ownership hotel condominium units, 400 guest suites and a waterpark expansion for total project cost of approximately $330 million. Construction is scheduled to begin in early to mid-2017. Published: Aug. 3

5. No Central Market coming to Grapevine

In September, H-E-B/Central Market purchased six Sun Fresh Market Stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area, including one on William D. Tate Avenue in Grapevine. For months Grapevine residents hoped that the company would turn the shuttered grocery store into a H-E-B. However, Central Market officials said they will most likely sell or lease the location. Published: Nov. 29