Miranda Jaimes

Pflugerville

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DATA: See changes in Northwest ISD's, Keller ISD's student populations

Sep 9, 2024 | communityimpact.com | Miranda Jaimes

DATA: See changes in Northwest ISD's, Keller ISD's student populationsThe first day of school in Keller ISD occurred Aug. 14 across 42 schools in the district. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact)
ICYMI: Keller council denies 22-lot housing development and 2 more city updates

Jul 16, 2024 | communityimpact.com | Miranda Jaimes

Catch up with three of the latest stories coming out of the city of Keller. 1. Keller City Council denies planned 22-lot housing developmentA planned 22-lot housing development in Keller was denied by City Council during a July 2 meeting by a 4-2 vote. The item was tabled from the June 18 meeting and ultimately voted down. Council members Shannon Dubberly, Greg Will, Chris Whatley and Tag Green voted to deny a zoning change from commercial to planned development with patio homes.
Explore 10 businesses now open, coming soon to Keller, Roanoke, northeast Fort Worth

Jul 15, 2024 | communityimpact.com | Miranda Jaimes

Now open1. Mo’BettahsThe restaurant serves Hawaiian-style barbecue. Opened June 143251 Tracewood Way, Ste. 101, Fort Worthwww.mobettahs.comHere are a number of businesses that have opened or will open soon in Keller, Roanoke and the northeast part of Fort Worth.2. Mama’s PizzaThe pizza chain serves East Coast-style pizza, wings, salads and sandwiches. Opened May 27801 S. Main St., Ste. 109, Kellerwww.mamaspizzas.net3.
$2.22M project on Tinker Road in Colleyville to improve drainage

Jul 8, 2024 | communityimpact.com | Miranda Jaimes

Work is set to begin this year on a $2.22 million project along Tinker Road in Colleyville. What’s happeningThe project was initially set in the city’s 2014 Water and Wastewater Master Plan. Construction will begin in the fall to install about 2,570 feet of water lines along Tinker, and it will also create drainage improvements. The work will reconstruct Tinker from Pleasant Run to SH 26 and install a 5-foot sidewalk on the north side of the road.
Health Care Edition 2024: Hospitals, urgent care facilities in Keller, Roanoke, northeast Fort Worth

Jun 25, 2024 | communityimpact.com | Miranda Jaimes

Hospitals Trauma levels glossary: Level I: highest level of care with a full range of specialists and equipment in-house 24/7 Level II: offers specialists on call 24/7 and can transfer to Level I facilities Level III: offers resources for emergency surgery and intensive care but may have to transfer to higher-level facilities for more serious issues Level IV: provides initial evaluation, stabilization and diagnostic capabilities but may have to transfer to higher-level facilities for more...
Fort Worth raises funds for trash-collecting water wheel

Jun 21, 2024 | communityimpact.com | Miranda Jaimes

Fort Worth city staff are working to raise funds to construct a trash-collecting water wheel on the Trinity River. The water wheel is expected to cost $1.9 million, according to a city of Fort Worth news release. The city has collected about $1.34 million of that total, the release states. In case you missed itThe water wheel collects and removes trash and debris from the river’s surface using hydropower or solar power, containment booms and a conveyor belt system, according to a city news release.
Tarrant County maximizes property tax exemption for qualified homeowners

Jun 18, 2024 | communityimpact.com | Miranda Jaimes

The amount homeowners in Tarrant County can exempt from the value of their homes before paying property taxes was increased to the maximum legal limit. What happenedTarrant County commissioners voted unanimously June 18 to increase the county’s homestead exemption from 10% of a property’s value to 20%. General homestead exemptions are available in Tarrant County to taxpayers who own and reside at a property as of Jan. 1 of the year.
Construction to begin on Te’Jun Texas Cajun restaurant in Keller

Jun 13, 2024 | communityimpact.com | Miranda Jaimes

Construction on Te’Jun Texas Cajun restaurant was projected to begin June 1, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. What it offersThe restaurant serves fresh Cajun cuisine in two other Texas locations, as well as a food trailer and food truck. Each location serves live crawfish as well as other supplies needed for a backyard boil, according to the website. The backstoryKeller City Council on Sept.
Check out 14 businesses now open, coming soon to Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake

Jun 13, 2024 | communityimpact.com | Miranda Jaimes

Now open1. Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice CreamThe shop offers more than 150 flavors of ice cream with seasonal menu changes. Opened May 6419 S. Main St., Grapevinewww.bethmaries.comHere are several businesses that have opened or will open soon in Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake, Westlake and Trophy Club.2. BungeeOneThe facility has participants get into sling bungees to workout. Opened April 176100 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyvillewww.bungeeonestudios.com/colleyville3.
Climate plan to reduce air pollutants in Denton County

Jun 13, 2024 | communityimpact.com | Miranda Jaimes |Don Munsch |Colby Farr

The air Denton County residents breathe could put their health at risk, according to the State of the Air 2024 report from the American Lung Association. However, residents could breathe cleaner air in about five years following the development of a new plan to reduce regional emissions.