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The amended version of the planned development unit will now go to the Austin Planning Commission for review. (Rendering courtesy Austin Environmental Commission)
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A rendering is shown of a flexible space inside Panther Creek High School, which includes learning stairs and a collaboration board. The school's attendance zones are drawn to pull from Lone Star and Memorial high schools. (Courtesy Corgan)
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The plan, proposed annually, will include $2.075 million set aside for street maintenance projects on 50 roads and streets throughout Grapevine. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Grapevine’s $3.6 million street maintenance project to target 50 streets citywide
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced Oct. 7 that the company would move its headquarters to Austin. (Courtesy Tesla)
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Renovation work is underway on the new Steve Fields' Steakhouse restaurant in Plano. (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
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The design, pictured above, is also being implemented as a part of the I-35 at Williams Drive project. (Courtesy Texas Department of Transportation)
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Traffic on Continental Boulevard in Southlake backs up at the Davis Boulevard intersection. A project to improve the intersection has been recommended for funding as part of the transportation bond on the ballot in Tarrant County Nov. 2. (Steven Ryzewski/Community Impact Newspaper)
Tarrant County's $400M transportation bond includes recommended projects for Southlake, Colleyville
Colleyville city hall
Colleyville approves funding agreement with Tarrant County for Cheek-Sparger Road project
The Stix Icehouse is readying to open in McKinney. (Miranda Jaimes/Community Impact Newspaper)
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The city of Grapevine has plans to, in partnership with DFW International Airport, expand two roads near the DFW Connector and the airport. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Tarrant County Commissioners Court redirects money from one Grapevine road project to another
Kyle City Council voted 6-1 and approved the new citywide trail master plan that will utilize 2020 bond election funds for trails that will help connect Austin to San Antonio. (Courtesy Pexels)
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New fixtures are being installed at the Cannaday Recreation Area near Clark Middle School. The 4-acre park is being redesigned as an athletic training hub. A budget of $500,000 will bring an obstacle course not unlike something from the “American Ninja Warrior” TV show to the neighborhood. (Courtesy city of Frisco)
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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is estimating a 26.5% increase in passenger counts in 2022 compared to 2021, which Grapevine officials say is helping bring tourists to the city. (Sandra Sadek/Community Impact Newspaper)
DFW Airport data suggests travel rebound, increase in revenue for Grapevine
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TSA extends mask mandate for public transportation vehicles, stations
The Fields development will create a destination in the northwest area of the city of Frisco. (Courtesy Karahan Companies)
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The first of the two propositions that will be on the ballot in November will be for $400 million in bonds for city, state and county transportation projects. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Tarrant County Commissioners Court calls for $516M bond election in November
Officials with Texas Central announced the signing of a contract with Renfe to be the high-speed rail project's early operator. (Rendering courtesy Texas Central)
Spain-based Renfe on board as early operator of Texas Central's high-speed rail
The Texas Central rail connection from Dallas to Houston will feature a bullet train similar to this one. (Courtesy Texas Central Partners/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas Supreme Court declines to review high-speed rail case, freeing company up to use eminent domain
Texas Central has signed a $16 billion contract with Webuild to lead the civil construction team that will build the train. (Rendering courtesy Texas Central)
Texas Central signs $16B construction contract for high-speed rail project