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From a new cardiology facility, patient safety ratings and advanced certification in spinal surgery, check out three updates from area hospitals in Grapevine and Southlake.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine
Construction on a new cardiology facility at Baylor Scott and White could wrap up in November, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The estimated cost for the facility is $10.8 million.

The project, which is located at 2040 W. SH 114 in Grapevine, includes renovating more than 16,000 square feet to accommodate an ambulatory surgery center.

• 1650 W. College St., Grapevine

Methodist Southlake Medical Center
Methodist Southlake Medical Center earned an “A” rating from independent hospital watchdog The Leapfrog Group for its patient safety, according to a news release.

The rating is calculated as part of a biannual survey that evaluates evidence-based metrics, including errors, accidents, injuries and infections. The Southlake hospital was one of four in North Texas to receive the rating, joining Methodist Richardson, Methodist Charlton and Methodist Mansfield.

• 421 E. SH 114, Southlake

After starting a search for a new superintendent candidate in February, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD trustees approved the contract for a new permanent superintendent, Jason Adams.

Adams’ contract was unanimously approved by trustees during the June 15 meeting.

“I am truly grateful for this opportunity to serve this community,” Adams said. “I look forward to working alongside of you, and beginning this work, which officially starts tomorrow morning.”

How we got here: Trustees named Adams, who previously worked as a deputy superintendent in Garland ISD, the lone finalist May 21. State law requires districts to wait at least 21 days after naming a lone finalist to approve the hire.

Quote of note: “GCISD has a long tradition of excellence and I am grateful to join a district that has a solid foundation that’s already been built,” Adams said.

Tommy Tamale rebranded as Atomic Tamales and Tacos in late April for all its locations, a company representative said. 

The overview: The rebrand comes as the Grapevine location undergoes a complete remodel and adds a full bar and new menu items, a social media post states. Atomic Tamales also offers catering and delivery services.

What's on the menu: The family-owned Tex-Mex restaurant offers a variety of tamales, bowls, nachos, quesadillas, burritos and other tamale-based dishes, according to its website.

The menu includes meat and vegetarian tamale plates, the Tommy Bowl, Atomic Tommy Pie, grilled burritos and various quesadillas.

Some context: According to previous reporting, owner Steve Barker founded the business in 2010 by selling tamales from his truck in Decatur before bringing the concept to the Grapevine Farmers Market. Barker and his wife, JoAnn, later opened a small storefront in Grapevine, helping grow the business into a local brand with locations in Grapevine and Coppell. 

• 1689 W. Northwest Hwy., Grapevine

Check out five upcoming and ongoing transportation projects in Dallas-Fort Worth.

1. FM 1515 widening

Project: Texas Department of Transportation documents show FM 1515 will undergo renovations to widen the roadway from two lanes to six lanes, which will be divided by a median.

Update: Crews are relocating water and wastewater utilities ahead of the road widening. Future utilities relocations include telecommunications lines and energy utilities. Utilities relocations are expected to be complete in March 2027.

• Timeline: TxDOT officials to start accepting bids for the project in March 2027
• Cost: $69.48 million
• Funding source: TBD

• Timeline: January 2026-December 2026
• Cost: $5.2 million
• Funding source: city of McKinney

The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board of Directors approved 15 new concessions offerings across four terminals at the June 4 meeting.

Eleven of the 15 approved will be in still-under-construction Terminal F, which is slated to open in 2027, according to previous reporting. The mix of offerings will include popcorn, desserts, acai, fried chicken and pretzels, according to a news release and board documents.

The details: Popeyes, Wetzel’s Pretzels, Whataburger and Panda Express are among some of the restaurants approved by the board. The contracts awarded are for either 10 years or 12 years.

The list of new places includes:
Mama Moore’s Gourmet Popcorn, Terminal A, Gate A20 and Terminal B, Gate B27

• Founded by Debra Moore, a U.S. Army veteran, the company is based in Grand Prairie.

• A Grapevine popcorn brand, founded by Audrey Harrison when she was 5 years old, has been selling products at DFW Airport, Dallas Love Field and George Bush International Airport.