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Coronavirus
Gov. Greg Abbott said Sept. 17 that data from Texas' 22 hospital regions will dictate when certain businesses can reopen at 75% capacity. (Screenshot of Sept. 17 press conference)
2:56 PM Sep 17, 2020 CDT

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: Retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, gyms can reopen at 75% capacity as early as Sept. 21

Nursing home and long-term care facilities will also be allowed to reopen for visitation as early as Sept. 24.

Coronavirus
The CORE Store provides additional school supplies for classrooms. (Courtesy Plano ISD Education Foundation)
4:09 PM Sep 11, 2020 CDT

Plano ISD Education Foundation raises millions of dollars to help struggling families, teachers

The foundation has ramped up its efforts to support the PISD community amid unknowns of the coronavirus.

Name Change
Cottonwood Market houses over 300 vendors. (Courtesy Cottonwood Market)

Richardson Mercantile changes name, under new ownership

The store changed its name to Cottonwood Market in late August.

Health Care
Dr. Sam Rolon is a physician for Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group Creekside Family Medicine in The Woodlands. (Courtesy St. Luke's Health)

Q&A: St. Luke's physician shares advice on flu season, vaccine and prevention

The influenza vaccine is recommended for nearly all patients of all ages ahead of this year's flu season, Dr. Sam Rolon said.

Coronavirus
student in mask

TEA launches statewide COVID-19 dashboard for public schools

The Texas Education Agency, in collaboration with the Texas Department of State Health Services, has launched its latest COVID-19 dashboard for positive cases in Texas public schools.

Government
Pet adoptions in August were up by 10% year-over-year. (Courtesy city of Richardson)

Richardson Animal Shelter sees a 94% adoption rate in August

The increase in August was in part due to the Clear the Shelter event, a weeklong adoption drive.

Education
Alexandria Marquez teaches first grade students from an empty classroom at Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet. (Courtesy Richardson ISD)

Richardson ISD students, staff work through the kinks of remote, in-person learning

Adjustments made to several key areas of district operations are outlined in this story from Community Impact Newspaper's September edition.

Dining
Hot Crab is now serving seafood dishes in Richardson. (Courtesy Hot Crab)

Seafood eatery Hot Crab opens in Richardson and more DFW news

Read the latest Dallas-Fort Worth business and community news.

Nonprofit
Almost Home Animal Rescue's Heather Weeks, left, and Amy Desler pick up North Texas Giving Day yard signs. (Courtesy Kim Leeson/Communities Foundation of Texas)

North Texas Giving Day to aid more than 3,300 nonprofits

The 18-hour online event organized by Communities Foundation of Texas allows people to support local nonprofits and causes.

Education
One in five children and adults have a learning disability, according to statistics from the National Center for Learning Disabilities. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Q&A: National Center for Learning Disabilities expert discusses challenges of special education, remote learning during pandemic

The NCLD's director of policy and advocacy spoke about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on special education students and their development in and out of the classroom.

Dining
Hot Crab is now serving seafood dishes in Richardson. (Courtesy Hot Crab)

Hot Crab seafood restaurant now open in Richardson

The restaurant serves Cajun dishes, Northeast-style seafood and New American food.

Parks & Recreation

Richardson makes headway on major trail projects

The city has invested millions of dollars in extending its local and regional trails system.

Business
Dutch Bros. Coffee plans to open a Plano location next summer. (Courtesy Dutch Bros. Coffee)

Dutch Bros. Coffee coming to Plano and more DFW news

Read the latest Dallas-Fort Worth-area business and community news.

Coronavirus
Eight new cases of the coronavirus were confirmed in Richardson residents living in the Dallas County portion of the city between Sept. 8-Sept. 14. (Community Impact staff)

Dallas County reports 1,687 new confirmed coronavirus cases over weeklong period

In Richardson, there were eight new cases diagnosed in residents living in the Dallas County portion of the city between Sept. 8-Sept. 14.

Arts & Entertainment
Richardson Symphony Inc. is one of several arts groups in Richardson that will receive a grant from the city in fiscal year 2020-21. (Courtesy Richardson Symphony Inc.)

Richardson awards $180,000 in cultural arts grants

Funding for grants was limited this year due to a nosedive in hotel-motel tax revenue.

Business
The Korean cafe serves a variety of fried hot dogs, desserts and snacks. (Courtesy Frank Seoul)

Frisco fried food cafe Frank Seoul opens and more DFW-area news

Read the latest Dallas-Fort Worth-area business and community news.

Government
Collin County has moved to extend eligibility for its small business grant program to include hotels, health care providers and attorneys. (Emily Davis/Community Impact Newspaper)

Collin County expands small business grant program

The grant program initially launched Sept. 4. Within the first hour, it drew more than 375 requests, according to a Collin County news release.

Government
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar shared details on the state's financial situation ahead of the 2021 legislative session during a Transportation Advocacy Group virtual event. (Screenshot via Transportation Advocacy Group)

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar discusses state budget, economic planning

Hegar shared his outlook on the state's finances and economic outlook in a September TAG Houston livestream.

Business
Landon Winery is set to open this year at the former location of Umbra Winery. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Landon Winery to open in Grapevine and more DFW-area news

Read the latest Dallas-Fort Worth business and community news.

Business
The coffeehouse will serve coffees, teas, desserts, pastries and light cafe fare. (Courtesy Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea)

Get a cup of joe: Coffee shops now open in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Read about coffeeshops nearby in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Business
Old Town Lewisville residents live within walkable distance from a number of parks, restaurants and stores. But the neighborhood doesn't have its own grocery store. (Daniel Houston/Community Impact Newspaper)

Old Town Lewisville residents want grocery and more DFW news

Read popular Dallas-Fort Worth news from the past week.

Dining
The Haystack Burger is one of the restaurant's most popular burgers. (Courtesy Haystack Burgers & Barley)

Haystack Burgers & Barley serves menu with 'Tex-Mex flair' in Richardson Heights

The first Haystack Burgers & Barley opened in Richardson in 2013. Seven years later, the fast-casual restaurant is now open at three other locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Closings
The business is now offering outdoor yoga under its new name, CityLine Yoga. (Courtesy CityLine)

Reef Point Yoga in Richardson closes brick-and-mortar studio, pivots to offering outdoor classes

The business has changed its name to CityLine Yoga.

Education
Elementary students in Richardson ISD were the first to return for face-to-face instruction Sept. 8. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

‘It was truly a joyful day’: Richardson ISD officials report successful launch of in-person school

Richardson ISD elementary students whose families opted for face-to-face instruction returned to schools Sept. 8.

Business
WorkSuites announced its opening Sept. 8. (Courtesy WorkSuites)

Coworking space opens in Southlake and more DFW news

Read the latest business and community news from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.