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The Community Impact Fort Worth Metro page serves to highlight news across Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake, Keller, Roanoke, Northeast Forth Worth, Lewisville, Flower Mound and Highland Village. We deliver a free printed publication monthly and keep residents up-to-date on city issues, business news, happenings in development, and many other topics that affect communities.

11/04/2022

An official with the National Weather Service said strong winds are expected during a thunderstorm slated to last from the morning into the evening Nov. 4.

National Weather Service Meteorologist Bianca Garci said commuters should plan for the possibility of damaging winds and a possible tornado warning Nov. 4, especially through the morning and early afternoon.

Motorists are advised to stay off the road as much as possible or to prepare a severe weather plan during their commute.

An official with the National Weather Service said strong winds are expected during a thunderstorm slated to last from the morning into the evening Nov. 4.

11/01/2022

The Oct. 28 episode of the DFW Breakdown takes a look at the massive proposed mixed-use development Flower Mound Ranch, which stands to add significantly more housing to the town over the coming decades. Also, Community Impact reporter Hannah Johnson discusses Grapevine’s seasonal turn as the Christmas Capital of Texas—a role it’s already ramping up for this year.

The Oct. 28 episode of the DFW Breakdown podcast discusses a major development in Flower Mound and Grapevine's annual preparations as the Christmas Capital of Texas.

10/31/2022

The Greater Keller Chamber of Commerce board of directors hired Bev Dixon to serve as the interim president and CEO through spring 2023.

Dixon took over the position Oct. 6, replacing former President JoAnn Malone.

Dixon also serves on the Keller ISD board of trustees.

10/31/2022

Annual accountability ratings for Texas’ elementary and middle schools are based almost entirely on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. The Measure What Matters Council, convened by education policy nonprofit Raise Your Hand Texas, wants to change this.

“Texas measures student learning based on one test on one day,” council chair Kelli Moulton said at an Oct. 25 news conference. “This does not provide a full picture of an individual's achievement and growth, especially for our emergent bilingual students and students requiring special education services.”

A council organized by policy nonprofit Raise Your Hand Texas spoke with over 15,600 Texans about testing and accountability for public schools.

10/31/2022

Joann Fabric and Crafts hosted a grand opening weekend celebration for its new Lewisville location Oct. 28-30. The store opened at 715 Hebron Parkway on Oct. 26. Joann Fabric and Crafts provides a wide range of fabrics, plus sewing and arts and crafts supplies.

Joann Fabric and Crafts' new Lewisville location opened Oct. 26.

10/28/2022

According to state leaders, Texas’ power grid is “more reliable than ever” with additional improvements to come.
Despite recent successes, energy regulators have faced heavy criticism and distrust from customers following Winter Storm Uri, which hit the state in February 2021. Over two-thirds of Texans lost power during the storm, and nearly half lost access to running water, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.

Texans can expect consistency and stability from the state’s power grid, according to Pablo Vegas, the new CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.

10/28/2022

Five months after the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, state leaders announced on Oct. 27 that $874.6 million will be used to improve public safety, with nearly half going toward school security.

The announcement came hours after Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw said he did not plan to resign from his position amid scrutiny following the May 24 school shooting in Uvalde.

10/27/2022

Texas-based grocery store chain H-E-B announced plans Oct. 26 to construct a grocery store in the Alliance area of Fort Worth. 🎉

The Alliance location is sixth announced location for H-E-B within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and the second in Tarrant County, joining the previously announced store in Mansfield. A groundbreaking ceremony is slated to be held on Nov. 16.

H-E-B bought land from Hillwood in February 2021 for a possible location in northern Tarrant County.

10/14/2022

Dallas sees progress in housing the homeless & Lewisville focuses on affordable housing solutions

Check out the latest episode of the DFW Breakdown now!

The Oct. 14 episode of the DFW Breakdown focuses on affordable housing considerations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth.

10/07/2022

Community Impact CEO John Garrett and San Antonio Business News Publisher Mark Medici moderated a panel discussion on regionalism within Texas, focusing on the potential for Austin and San Antonio to grow into a super region.
Garrett and Medici interviewed Charlie Amato, chair of the Southwest Business Corporation, and Roy Spence, chair and co-founder of the advertising agency GSD&M.

Becoming a super region: 6.7M people projected to live in the Austin-San Antonio corridor by 2030

10/04/2022

Shipley Do-Nuts is expected to open a location in Coppell in January. The doughnut shop will be located at 760 N. Denton Tap Road, Ste. 100, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation project document.

The doughnut shop will be located at 760 N. Denton Tap Road, Ste. 100.

10/03/2022

Shuford, who previously served as the chief state epidemiologist for DSHS, was born and raised in Texas. Before starting her new job, Shuford spoke with Community Impact about her career, her role in the state’s COVID-19 response and her goals as interim commissioner.

Shuford will become interim commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services on Oct. 1, replacing Dr. John Hellerstedt, who is retiring.

10/03/2022

Need a ride? Tarrant County voters can get a free ride to the polls through early voting and on Election Day.
“It is important that everyone get out and vote this November,” Tarrant County Precinct 1 Commissioner Roy Charles Brooks said in the release. “Once again, Tarrant County is offering free rides to the polls, including access to services for the elderly and mobility-impaired through this partnership. Anyone who needs a ride to the polls should take advantage of this service.”

The rides are part of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court's Election Transportation Program.

09/30/2022

Worth the Pour celebrated its one-year anniversary on Sept. 13. The liquor store is located at 3517 Windhaven Parkway, Ste. 100, as part of The Realm at Castle Hills development in Lewisville. Worth the Pour sells beer, wine and spirits. It also has a humidor stocked with a variety of ci**rs, including some created by a master Cuban cigar roller from Dallas.

Worth the Pour sells beer, wine and spirits.

09/29/2022

Southlake Chamber of Commerce's 21st Oktoberfest celebration is set for Oct. 14-16 in Southlake Town Square. Oktoberfest Southlake is expecting 100,000 guests throughout the weekend who will enjoy a variety of food, beverages and booth items such as handcrafted arts and crafts.

Enjoy beer and other German foods at the Oktoberfest celebration.

09/29/2022

Wildfire activity in Texas has increased over the past two weeks due to high temperatures and a lack of rain. The Texas A&M Forest Service reported some areas of the state are at risk of “significant wildfires” through the end of September and early October.

The Texas A&M Forest Service reported some areas of the state are at risk of “significant wildfires” through the end of September and early October.

09/27/2022

During a Sept. 21 news conference in Midland, Abbott cited recent increases in gang activity in the area and across Texas. He also highlighted gang activity related to the distribution of fentanyl, a deadly opioid.

Abbott said that over the past year, Texas law enforcement has “seized enough fentanyl to kill every man, woman and child in the entire country.” Mexican cartels, Abbott said, are transporting millions of doses of fentanyl into Texas, while gangs distribute the drug across the state.

Gov. Greg Abbott said that in the past year, Texas law enforcement has seized enough fentanyl to kill the entire U.S. population.

09/26/2022

The latest efforts to improve Old Town Keller involve upgrading Bates Street with a park to hold festivals and adding connectivity to the west side.

The goal with the nearly $4.97 million project is to create a destination for residents and visitors alike, officials said.

Work includes reconstructing the road, replacing the utilities, improving drainage and adding an adjoining park with an elevated pavilion and public art benches.

The latest efforts to improve Old Town Keller involve upgrading Bates Street with a park to hold festivals and adding connectivity to the west side.

09/26/2022

Good morning! Listen to the latest episode of The DFW Breakdown for the most recent news in the metroplex. On this episode, Community Impact reporter Colby Farr discusses how local nonprofits are bouncing back following the pandemic, even as they permanently readjust some of their processes. Plus, digital journalist Summer El-Shahawy digs into some of the latest commercial permits filed in the metroplex.

‎Show The DFW Breakdown, Ep DFW nonprofits recover & H-E-B opens Frisco store - Sep 23, 2022

09/23/2022

Over 3 million Texans may benefit from the federal student debt relief plan, which provides up to $20,000 in reimbursement for Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for other eligible borrowers.

According to data released Sept. 20, over 40 million borrowers in the United States and its territories are eligible for student loan forgiveness. This includes 3.3 million Texas borrowers, roughly two-thirds of which are Pell Grant recipients. Pell Grants are typically given to low-income students.

Over 3 million Texans may benefit from the federal student debt relief plan, which provides up to $20,000 in reimbursement for Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for other eligible borrowers.

09/22/2022

LuvLeigh Apparel is now open in Highland Village, according to a press release from The Shops in Highland Village. The family-owned boutique specializes in fashion, custom-made tumblers and graphic tees.

LuvLeigh Apparel, a family-owned boutique, is now open in Highland Village.

09/22/2022

Colleyville City Council popped confetti cannons after adopting a no-new-revenue property tax rate for the fifth year in a row.

Council unanimously approved a $25.3 million budget and a tax rate of $0.2656 per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2022-23 during its Sept. 20 meeting.

Colleyville City Council adopted the fiscal year 2022-23 budget and tax rate at its Sept. 20 meeting.

09/20/2022

The Callaway Golf warehouse in the Alliance area of Fort Worth is in the process of adding to its services, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The distribution center is completing a second-floor addition inside the existing 783,465-square-foot location at 15221 N. Beach St., Roanoke, that opened in 2020.

Construction for a more than 13,000-square-foot Callaway Golf Embroidery addition started in September.

09/19/2022

The Grapevine Elks Lodge No. 2483 was chartered in October 1972 and celebrates its 50th anniversary next month.

In the last year, Fuller said the lodge raised over $125,000 for various charitable efforts. Some funds supported the Elks’ veteran services and its scholarship program. About $75,000 went toward the Elks’ state project called Texas Elks Camp. Through the project, the Elks gives nearly 350 children with special needs the opportunity to attend summer camp.

The Elks raised over $125,000 for various charitable efforts last year.

09/19/2022

At 1845 Taste Texas, Flower Mound residents can experience Dallas’ elegance and Fort Worth’s country vibe without leaving the neighborhood.

Marty Bryan, Gasperson and Alan Mann opened 1845 Taste Texas at Lakeside DFW in June 2020. The restaurant’s name is a tribute to the year 1845, when Texas received statehood.

The three Texas natives’ pride in the Lone Star State is seen throughout the steakhouse, from the Texas-inspired dishes, music played exclusively by Texan artists and Texas-inspired decor.

“I was born here in Flower Mound,” Gasperson said. “[Mann] is all city; I’m in the middle; and then Marty is all country.”

At 1845 Taste Texas, Flower Mound residents can experience Dallas’ elegance and Fort Worth’s country vibe without leaving the neighborhood.

09/19/2022

Big changes may be coming to Texas’ community colleges. A commission established by the Texas Legislature in 2021 is set to recommend an overhaul of community college funding, which would alter a complicated allocation system to focus primarily on student performance.

The new draft recommendations from the Texas Commission on Community College Finance have been widely supported by educators and workforce leaders.

09/16/2022

Lewisville officials are working on creating the city’s first one-stop building for nonprofit services after nearly five years of planning.

Serve Lewisville will be the city’s new nonprofit organization and facility. It is expected to open in spring 2023. Its mission will be to bring multiple nonprofit organizations together under one roof, making it easier for the community to access social services.

Serve Lewisville will be the city’s new nonprofit organization and facility. It is expected to open in spring 2023.

09/15/2022

The restaurant will be at 1440 Main St., Southlake, the listing stated. Postino features wine from Italy, Germany, France, California and other regions. It also offers charcuterie boards, bruschetta, paninis, desserts and more.

Arizona-based restaurant chain Postino WineCafe is planning to open a Southlake location next year.

09/15/2022

Sushi River reopened in August under new management after announcing a temporary closure in early July on social media. The restaurant, at 841 N. Tarrant Parkway, Ste. 101, Keller, added new sushi rolls, but most of the menu remains unchanged.

New sushi rolls were added to the menu following a one-month closure.

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