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Government

The new budget and property tax rate take effect Oct. 1. (Jacquelyn Burrer/Community Impact)

Prosper | Celina

Prosper approves flat property tax rate, adopts FY 2025-26 budget

By Jacquelyn Burrer

Prosper residents will see a flat town property tax rate in the coming fiscal year as Prosper continues adapting to growing demands.

Denton County purchases Ponder fire station for ...

Top Restaurant News

Keller | Roanoke | Northeast Fort Worth

Burger Bro'z to bring smash burgers to ...

Overhead view of various food items including kebabs, pita bread, hummus and vegetables.

Frisco

Andalous Fresh Mediterranean to offer modern, fast-casual ...

Keller | Roanoke | Northeast Fort Worth

LA Burger shutters doors in Keller

Exterior of a building lined with trees and a stand-alone sign reading Andalous Mediterranean Mezza.

McKinney

Andalous Mediterranean Mezza to offer family-friendly dining ...

Guests can purchase a six course meal from Hinoki or individual menu items. (Jacob Vaughn/Community Impact)

Frisco

Hinoki now open in Frisco offering Japanese ...

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Top Development News

Development

McKinney

McKinney officials move on from $45 million Lower 5 Plaza project

By Colby Farr

McKiney officials are moving on from the Lower 5 Plaza project after the loss of $15 million in federal funding that was confirmed in August.

Top Education News

Education

Frisco

Frisco ISD officials recommend closing Staley Middle School

By Hannah Johnson

Frisco ISD officials are recommending the district close Staley Middle School

Top Transportation News

Prosper | Celina

8 transportation projects in Prosper, Celina

Plano City Council members approved school zone adjustments Aug. 8. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Plano North

Plano updates school zones on Coit, Legacy

Richardson

Silver Line to open Oct. 25, DART ...

Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

New scanning technology planned for Dallas Fort ...

The work on SH 114 is estimated for completion this fall and minimal lanes will be closed. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact)

Keller | Roanoke | Northeast Fort Worth

5 road projects to look for in ...

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Top Government News

Government

Flower Mound | Highland Village | Argyle

Denton County purchases Ponder fire station for $2.1M

By Adam Doe

The purchase is part of Denton County's fire and EMS master plan, which aims to improve emergency services in unincorporated areas of the county.

Top Business News

Neiman Marcus's Plano store is located at 2201 Dallas Parkway. (Jacquelyn Burrer/Community Impact)

Plano North

Neiman Marcus to close Willow Bend store ...

In August, Academy Sports Outdoors announced it was opening more locations, including in Texas. (Courtesy Academy Sports Outdoors)

Prosper | Celina

Academy Sports + Outdoors to open in ...

Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

True Classic to bring men's clothing store ...

Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

Mariel brothers to bring City Futsal to ...

Flower Mound | Highland Village | Argyle

Argyle Party and Gifts to relocate along ...

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

A microphone at a local government meeting.

North Central Austin

More notice required for public meetings under new Texas law

By Hannah Norton

Local government agencies must post meeting notices at least three business days in advance of the meeting. The new rules seek to give residents more time to review meeting agendas and participate in local government meetings, lawmakers said.