5 events to check out Dec. 20-23

Community Impact 12/18 6:00P

Visit Christmas lights on Heritage Farmstead, listen to country music at PGA Frisco or pick out last minute holiday gifts at the small gifts exhibit in Lewisville.

N&D 12.18.24 // Ornaments at the Botanic Garden, MEAD-E-OAK’R Christmas Vacation, & Endless Summer

Fort Worth Weekly 12/18 7:17A Fort Worth Weekly

Wednesday, December 18, 2024  Texas’ oldest garden of its kind, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden  (3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, 817-463-4160) is turning 90, which is a pretty big deal. To celebrate,...

Turning lane to be added near Trophy Club town hall

Community Impact 12/18 7:12A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

Town council approves agreement to help 50% of median reconstruction project near new housing development.

Carroll ISD receives 'superior' financial integrity rating

Community Impact 12/18 1:00A mfadden@communityimpact.com (Mar

Carroll ISD board members received a report concerning the district’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas score during their regular meeting Dec. 16.

DFW Airport launches first flights to Fiji

Dallas Business Journal 12/17 12:00A Sydney Asher

Dallas Fort Worth airport launches a new route to tropical getaways ahead of what is expected to be a winter holiday travel season.

Former Lewisville ISD teacher arrested, accused of sexual relationship with a student

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 12/16 7:56A CBS Texas

GRAPEVINE The Grapevine Police Department announced Monday that it arrested a former Lewisville ISD teacher accused of sexual assault of a child and having an improper relationship with a student....

North Texas looks back on two-year anniversary of 16-tornado outbreak

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 12/13 3:07A Larry Collins

It’s been two years since 16 tornadoes ripped through North Texas, leaving homes and businesses with significant damage. Two tornadoes were in Grapevine, a city that has worked tirelessly for the past two years to finalize repairs and reopen...

Are you in one of the top school districts in DFW?

Dallas Business Journal 12/12 3:24A

School ratings were published by the Texas Education Agency in August 2022. Seven schools were rated at A-level, including Highland Park, Coppell, Frisco, Allen, Rockwall, Grapevine and Hurst. McKinney, Lancaster, Plano and Mansfield came close....

Mexican airline Viva Aerobus adds new flights out of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

Community Impact 12/10 6:07A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

Flights to Santiago de Querétaro will depart from DFW on April 2.

6 Trophy Club businesses receive approval for renovation grant

Community Impact 12/10 5:22A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

Project costs ranged from $3,725 to $120,000 and owners will be reimbursed 75% of the bill through the town.

Q&A: Learn about benefits, offerings from Metroport Chamber in northwest DFW

Community Impact 12/9 6:00P

The Metroport Chamber has been working with local businesses since its inception in 1988, helping bolster the economic impact in the northwest quadrant of Dallas-Fort Worth.

Carroll ISD to accept donations, sponsorships for new Carroll Business Academy

Community Impact 12/9 6:00P mfadden@communityimpact.com (Mar

Designed for students aspiring to become business leaders and entrepreneurs, Carroll Business Academy is seeking donations and sponsorships from the community to help fund its programs.

East Coast firm buys warehouse near DFW Airport

Dallas Business Journal 12/9 6:14A Noor Adatia

A fund backed by Brookfield Asset Management, one of the world's largest alternative asset investors, sold this large industrial hub that's fully leased by two longtime tenants.

North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging aims to help, offer resources to seniors

Community Impact 12/9 12:00A cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging offers several resources for senior citizens and caretakers while partnering with nonprofits around the region.