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Dining

Richardson

Dessert shop Melt n Dip now open in Richardson

By Isabella Zeff

International dessert shop Melt n Dip opened its first Texas location in Richardson’s CORE District in December, according to a social media announcement.

New Shake Shack location set for north ...

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Plano North

New Shake Shack location set for north ...

A joint restaurant containing IHOP and Applebees will be located on the public side of the terminal, between the Transportation Security Administration screening area and the baggage claim hallway. (Courtesy IHOP)

Richardson

Joint restaurant IHOP, Applebees coming to Dallas ...

A group of diners cheers over platters of food

Plano North

Gloria’s Latin Cuisine completes relocation from Frisco ...

A plastic cup of iced matcha on a wooden coffee table with a chair, a couch and a plant in the background

Frisco

Beans and Bubbles now serving coffee, boba ...

Fried catfish sandwich with side of fries.

McKinney

Locally owned Cajun Fish Grill serves made-from-scratch ...

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Development

Richardson

Handcrafted Therapy moving to Richardson in January

By Isabella Zeff

The massage supply store and training center first opened in Plano in June 2023 and announced their move to Richardson in early December.

Top Education News

Education

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD approved several changes to the academic calendar at a Dec. 15 meeting. (Heather McCullough/Community Impact)

Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

GCISD OKs 2026-27 academic calendar with no school on Election Day

By Adam Doe

Students and staff will also get an additional day off in late April

Top Transportation News

Frisco

10 transportation projects in Frisco

Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

Right-hand access into Terminal A opens at ...

Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

4 updates from Dallas Fort Worth International ...

McKinney

Virginia Street reopened east of SH 5: ...

McKinney

TxDOT’s $1B investment to extend Spur 399 ...

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Top Government News

Government

McKinney

McKinney council to consider amendments for Sunset Amphitheater, JW Marriott projects

By Colby Farr

McKinney City Council members are considering amendments to economic development agreements for each project at an upcoming meeting scheduled Jan. 6.

Top Election News

Frisco

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Frisco ...

Texas' Republican and Democratic primary elections will be held March 3 and the midterm election is set for Nov. 3. (Community Impact staff)

North Central Austin

Here’s what Texans should know about the ...

The council seat will be filled through a special election scheduled for Jan. 31. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Plano South

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Plano ...

South Central Austin

Here are the 92 candidates running for ...

Frisco

Frisco’s special election filing period closes, 2 ...

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Top Business News

Flower Mound | Highland Village | Argyle

Rhi & Co Salon relocates to larger ...

Frisco

Check out 7 business updates for north ...

McKinney

Holistic health boutique Botanic Life closes McKinney ...

Keller | Roanoke | Northeast Fort Worth

Magnolia Atelier Mani & Pedi Spa offers ...

McKinney

Champions Liquor and Wine now open in ...

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

Texas voters approved 17 constitutional amendments during the November election. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

South Central Austin

What’s next for the Texas propositions that passed in November

By Hannah Norton

Changes to the Texas Constitution that were approved by voters include increased property tax exemptions for homeowners and businesses; a $20 billion investment in water infrastructure; new rules for the state judicial oversight commission; and tighter restrictions on when judges can grant bail.