Alex Reece

Denton

Reporter at Community Impact Newspaper

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Frisco voters to consider $160M for arts facility

1 month ago | communityimpact.com | Samantha Douty |Alex Reece

Frisco voters will see two items on the May 3 ballot for a performing arts center. The $160 million on the ballot will partially fund the $300 million-$340 million project. During an April 1 City Council meeting, officials signed a letter of intent for an operator. “We are looking forward to great community dialogue here,” Mayor Jeff Cheney said in February. The detailsThe new center will potentially bring Broadway shows to Frisco, officials said.
Section of McDermott Road to undergo repairs in Plano

1 month ago | communityimpact.com | Alex Reece

Plano City Council members unanimously approved a $765,558 contract to V.A. Construction, Inc. for various repairs to McDermott Road between Preston Road and Coit Road during an April 14 meeting.
Plano to permanently close Water Street as part of Legacy West project

1 month ago | communityimpact.com | Alex Reece

A portion of Water Street inside Plano’s Legacy West will close as part of a push for pedestrian-friendly spaces in the mixed-use development. “With competition coming around us, it’s so imperative and important that we update and upgrade our facilities to match future demand,” said Rupesh Bhakta, chief operating officer for Prism Places, an operating partner for Legacy West Investors.
Prosper officials pave way for town’s third Chick-fil-A

2 months ago | communityimpact.com | Alex Reece

The fast-food restaurant Chick-fil-A is looking to open its third location in Prosper. Prosper Town Council members approved a specific-use permit to allow the town’s third Chick-fil-A location during a March 25 meeting. The site is located in the same overall development as the town’s incoming H-E-B, which is expected to open sometime this summer.
Check out these 24 summer camps in Frisco

2 months ago | communityimpact.com | Alex Reece |Hannah Johnson |Samantha Douty

All the Write Colors Type: dayAges: 8-10, 11-13Dates: July 7-Aug. 1Cost: $2957110 Elm St., Friscowww.allthewritecolors.com/summer-camps From academic camps to sports camps, Frisco has a variety to choose from. Here is a list of local youth summer camps across the area. This list is not comprehensive.Apple Creek Summer CampsType: half-dayAges: 4-5Dates: June 2-Aug.
Construction begins at Frisco’s Toyota Stadium

2 months ago | communityimpact.com | Alex Reece

Work to bring more than $182 million worth of improvements to Frisco’s Toyota Stadium is officially underway. “On behalf of our residents that love coming to games here, thank you for continuing to invest in our community, thank you for investing in the stadium...this is all part of our efforts to really lean in to make sure we're taking care of FC Dallas, our professional soccer franchise right here in Frisco, Texas,” Mayor Jeff Cheney said in a March 26 FC Dallas news release.
Glo Tanning to offer spray tanning services in Prosper

2 months ago | communityimpact.com | Alex Reece

Glo Tanning is still opening a studio in Prosper after pushing back its grand opening, which was originally scheduled for sometime in January. The new grand opening is scheduled for the first week of April, according to a post on the company’s social media account. The business will move into a location inside The Gates of Prosper and will be equipped with sunbeds, spray tan booths, sauna spaces and red light therapy, according to its website.
DART funding, grief instruction; 5 legislative updates from DFW-area lawmakers

2 months ago | communityimpact.com | Alex Reece |Colby Farr |Hannah Johnson

State lawmakers have finished filing all bills three months into the 2025 legislative session. Hundreds of bills have been assigned to committees—where lawmakers are reviewing legislation and hearing public testimony. The Texas Senate has also passed bills that are headed to the Texas House for consideration, many of which are from Dallas-Fort Worth area lawmakers. These legislative proposals could become law if passed by both chambers and signed by Gov. Greg Abbott. 1.
Donut Palace closes in Frisco

2 months ago | communityimpact.com | Alex Reece

Trending now A sign posted to the Donut Palace door announced the closure. (Alex Reece/Community Impact)...
6 road construction project updates in Prosper, Celina

2 months ago | communityimpact.com | Alex Reece

Upcoming projects1. Gee RoadProject: Improvements along Gee Road between US 380 and FM 1385 include new paving, drainage work and more. Update: The project is currently in its design phase, which is expected to finish in spring 2025, according to the town’s capital improvement project dashboard. The intersection at Gee Road and US 380 reopened in November as part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s US 380 project.