Flower Mound residents request Trader Joe's, In-N-Out Burger in retail and restaurant survey
The data collected from the survey will be used to assist the town’s economic development staff in pursuing future retail and restaurant opportunities.
Dutch Bros Coffee opening this month in Grapevine
Caramelizers, Cocomos and more Dutch Classics are coming soon to Grapevine.
Here are 5 businesses and restaurants coming soon to Richardson
From karate lessons to bar food, here are five new restaurants or businesses coming soon to Richardson.
Roanoke City Council approves contract with firms designing new police and courts facility
Roanoke City Council voted on a final contract approval Aug. 9 for design of the city’s new police and courts facility.
Texas ranks 45th in the nation for overall child well-being, new data shows
A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation indicates that Texas children are struggling with mental health and educational proficiency.
Chili's opening to-go restaurant off of Mockingbird Lane in Dallas
This new Chili’s concept would serve delivery and to-go only, designed to cater to SMU students.
Collin County to offer appointments for monkeypox vaccine
In a news release, officials stated the county is prepared to vaccinate as soon as additional vaccines are delivered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Keller, Westlake let agreement to merge fire departments expire
Since April 1, 2021, Westlake Fire Chief Richard Whitten served as the acting chief for the Keller Fire Department as the two cities considered merging their departments.
Tacos El Gordo marks 5th anniversary in McKinney
The taqueria’s menu includes authentic street-style tacos, burritos, quesadillas and burgers, according to its website.
YaYaYum Boards owner shifts from food blogger to charcuterie board purveyor in Grapevine
YaYaYum Boards specializes in artisanal grazing boards, such as classic or deluxe cheese charcuterie boards, a meat lover’s board, a seasonal fruit board, dessert boards, brunch boards and holiday-themed boards.
Ovation Academy permanently closes physical campus
The company will continue to offer outreach programs.
Sisters Fashion and More now open in Lewisville's Music City Mall
Sisters Fashion sells clothes tailored to women.
Deloitte University's tax abatement agreement with Tarrant County calls for $300M capital investment
The leadership and training campus in Westlake is moving ahead with an estimated $300 million expansion plan after receiving a 10-year property tax abatement from Tarrant County.
Goody Goody Liquor announces grand opening event in Keller
Goody Goody Liquor has scheduled a sales event for the grand opening of its newly constructed 18,000-square-foot store in Keller.
City of Frisco, Frisco ISD cancel plans to build joint performing arts hall, opt to proceed with separate efforts
The Aug. 11 announcement states that due to “each partner’s unique priorities, responsibility to its stakeholders and cost concerns,” the joint effort on a performing arts center would not proceed.
Richardson ISD planning to test proposed cell phone restrictions at Forest Meadow Junior High after parent feedback
Branum was planning to propose a measure during the Aug. 11 board of trustees meeting that would prohibit cell phone use in secondary schools. The proposal would have required students in grades 7-12 to put phones in magnetic-locked bags called Yondr pouches throughout the school day to prevent use.
Sagebrush Drive closed for water main work in Flower Mound
A detour will be available around the work site for those traveling westbound.
Desi Brothers planning to open new grocery store in Richardson
The South Asian-style grocery store, which started in Austin, will be located at 100 S. Central Expressway, Richardson.
Alchemy 43 planning to open first Texas location in Lakewood area of Dallas
According to its website, Alchemy 43 is an aesthetics beauty bar that specializes in cosmetic micro treatments, offering procedures to produce well-rounded cheeks and high-profile jawline.
McKinney Ice House demolished after multiple structural assessments
McKinney City Council members discussed alternative options to keeping the McKinney Coal & Ice Company Building, commonly known as the Ice House, as part of the Municipal Community Complex project during a work session July 19.
Flower Mound Town Council discusses establishing a historical commission
The council will consider bringing forth a resolution to discuss this matter at the Aug. 22 meeting.
Converge Church moves location and meeting time in McKinney
The church moved to a new location in June.
Higher pay for teachers, staff in district budgets for FY 2022-23
School officials in Carroll and Grapevine-Colleyville ISDs are grappling with tight budgets, little student enrollment growth and the need to increase pay to attract and retain teachers and staff.
Shipley Do-Nuts coming soon to Colleyville
Shipley Do-Nuts will be located at the site of the former Bahama Buck’s on Colleyville Boulevard.