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Iced-over roads in Plano see fewer drivers. (Courtesy city of Plano)
Dallas-Fort Worth winter storm brings hazardous road conditions, school closures and limited services
Dallas Area Rapid Transit train.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit suspending rail service, limiting buses due to winter weather
The 183 North project will add new direct connections between MoPac in addition to the flyovers that exist today. (Courtesy Jefferson Carroll)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Construction starts on 183 North project in Northwest Austin; Cotton Patch Cafe in downtown Grapevine closes and more top news
DART bus interior.
DART extends promotion offering free rides in Plano, Richardson and more
Frisco North, previously called The Oxbow at Frisco, will include space for offices, food and beverage offerings, entertainment, residencies and park space. (Rendering courtesy city of Frisco)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Developer shares vision for new office, entertainment destination in Frisco; Austin feels economic effects of Tesla's gigafactory and more top news
Located at Karlin Real Estate's Parmer Austin development, The Pitch is slated to open to the public in February. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: The Pitch, an open-air food court and entertainment space, to open in Northeast Austin; Northpark Drive, FM 1960 mobility projects to break ground and more top news
Officials with Steamboat House announced earlier this month the restaurant would be permanently closing Jan. 29 at 8045 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston. The restaurant serves steaks, seafood, chicken fried chicken and burgers. (Courtesy Steamboat House)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Steamboat House closing its doors after 16 years in business; 3 medical practices now open, coming soon in the Cedar Park-Leander area and more top news
A large-scale redevelopment effort, now known as Assembly Park, is underway on the former site of Plano Market Square Mall. (Courtesy Triten Real Estate Partners)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Developments near US 75 will create ‘gateway’ into Plano; Downtown Austin office tower sells for $174M, will bring new shopping downtown and more top news
Frisco City Council on Jan. 18 approved a temporary speed limit reduction along US 380. The speed limit was lowered from 60 mph to 50 mph from the city’s western limits to the Denton County and Collin County line. (Map courtesy city of Frisco)
Frisco City Council temporarily lowers speed limit along US 380; Lewisville to see beginnings of I-35E interchange expansions and more top DFW news
DART bus in Plano.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit set to launch redesigned bus network in Plano
The Texas Department of Transportation will update three I-35E interchanges in Lewisville. Cars drive along Main Street in afternoon traffic. (Samantha Douty/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Lewisville to see beginnings of I-35E interchange expansions; Hobby Lobby coming to William Cannon, MoPac intersection in Southwest Austin and more top news
Find out which businesses and renovations are coming to Frisco. (Courtesy Canva)
Check out 5 new commercial projects in Frisco, including a Taco Bell; Lewisville ISD trustees approve 2022-23 academic calendar and more top DFW news
Construction on US 380 is still years away, and the feasibility study will be completed in 2022. (Courtesy Fotolia)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: TxDOT officials recommend freeway alignment for US 380 in Denton County; Conroe ISD moves to COVID-19 safety alert Level 4 and more top news
A conceptual rendering shows what a high-speed rail station in Dallas could look like. A final design on the station has not yet been released. (Rendering courtesy Texas Central)
Supreme Court begins rehearing of high-speed rail eminent domain case
Amy's Ice Creams in Cedar Park will include an exterior 3D structure similar to the location on Guadalupe Street in Austin. (Courtesy Amy's Ice Creams)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Amy's Ice Creams opening Cedar Park location; construction on Elm and Main streets to kick off Frisco’s Downtown Master Plan and more top news
Curry Pizza House's curry chicken masala pizza includes a curry sauce, cheese, bell peppers, red onion, diced tomato, masala chicken and cilantro. (Courtesy Curry Pizza House)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 8 eateries now open, coming soon in the Cedar Park area; 4 Hwy. 105 projects to start across Conroe, Montgomery in 2022 and more top news
Students gather outside O. Henry Middle School for the first day of classes in the 2021-22 school year Aug. 17. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Austin ISD students return to class; WilCo officials advise caution with fireworks
Frisco ISD’s board of trustees approved the district calendar for the 2022-23 school year at its Dec. 13 meeting. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Frisco ISD approves 2022-23 academic calendar; Wilmeth Road to be expanded in McKinney and more top DFW news
Frisco ISD finalized the calendar for the 2022-23 school year at the Dec. 13 board of trustees meeting. (Community Impact file photo)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Frisco ISD approves 2022-23 academic calendar; 13 businesses now open or coming soon to Round Rock and more top news