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Richardson

Richardson to host free health activities as part of statewide challenge

By Isabella Zeff

Richardson will host a number of free health and wellness events over the next few months as part of the Healthier Texas Community Challenge.

Check out 10 McKinney businesses that closed ...

Top Restaurant News

Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

Gyro Rice & Spice to serve Mediterranean ...

Richardson

Peak Physical Therapy opens second Richardson clinic

Denton

Zio Al's to offer pizza, pasta at ...

A photo of pizza and breadsticks from Zio Al's.

Flower Mound | Highland Village | Argyle

Zio Al’s serves pizza, wings in Flower ...

Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

Roma's Italian Bistro offers New York-style pizza, ...

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Top Development News

Development

a bird's eye view of a plaza project rendering

Frisco

See 8 trail, park project updates in Frisco

By Hannah Johnson

The city of Frisco has several park and trail projects underway, including hike and bike trail extensions and new neighborhood parks.

Top Education News

Education

A group of kids programming electric toys and robots at robotics classroom

Frisco

Winters Park Academy to offer STEM-focused education in Frisco

By Hannah Johnson

Winters Park Academy is launching for the second semester of the 2025-26 school year.

Top Transportation News

Construction work is underway to widen a portion of US 380 in Denton County as part of a project by the Texas Department of Transportation. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact)

Prosper | Celina

Roundup: 10 roadway updates from Prosper, Celina

Parker Road has been under construction in Plano since July 2023. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact)

Plano North

10 roadwork, construction updates in Plano

First Street and Legacy Drive are some of several road projects underway in Prosper and Celina. (Courtesy town of Prosper)

Prosper | Celina

First Street construction wraps up, next steps ...

The project is expected to take three months to complete and the bridge will remain closed. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact)

Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

John McCain Road construction to start Jan. ...

McKinney

Virginia Street reopened east of SH 5: ...

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Top Government News

Government

The main sign for Shadow Ridge Park, which is near recently improved trails.

Flower Mound | Highland Village | Argyle

Flower Mound council approves $194K for Shadow Ridge Park trail's second phase

By Connor Pittman

The project is expected it start in January and will take four to six weeks to complete.

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

McKinney

Pro Black Belt Academy reopens under new ...

McKinney

Check out 10 McKinney businesses that closed ...

Keller | Roanoke | Northeast Fort Worth

Gierisch Brothers Motor Company celebrates 60th anniversary ...

Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

Italian food, indoor play area: see 5 ...

Flower Mound | Highland Village | Argyle

Academy of Aesthetics and Laser offers medical ...

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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.