What you need to know: The Southlake City Council created a tax increment reinvestment zone around the commercial district of the Shivers Farm development in order to reinvest taxes into public infrastructure construction, upkeep and improvements within the zone.

What it means: A TIRZ is used to finance public improvements within a specific area, usually related to an upcoming development project like Shivers Farm. 

Proposed public improvement costs total around $18 million for the project.

How we got here: Colleyville-based accounting firm Smallwood & Associates recently celebrated its 50th business anniversary.

Founded by Dan Smallwood in 1976, the firm offers accounting services like financial statement compilation and bookkeeping.

Managing Partner Cal Smallwood joined the firm in 2003 and stepped into his current role in 2010.

• 5320 Pleasant Run Road, Colleyville

A new apartment building is planned for construction near Plano’s Preston Road, while Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen plans updates on its third floor. Check out some of the latest construction filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

1. Pearl Towne Crossing in Plano

A new apartment building with a leasing office and parking garage is planned near the intersection of Park Boulevard and Preston Road in Plano, per a TDLR filing. The 506,000-square-foot facility is estimated to be completed in 2029.

• Location: 4701 W. Park Blvd., Plano

• Estimated timeline: Jan. 11, 2027-April 27, 2029

• Estimated cost: $68.2 million

2. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen will add a new patient care unit with 25 patient rooms and supporting spaces on its third floor, per a TDLR filing.

• Location: 1105 N. Central Expressway, Allen

• Estimated timeline: Jan. 5, 2027-Sept. 5, 2027

• Estimated cost: $10.2 million

Tarrant County voters will choose between two candidates for the Tarrant County Clerk seat, which will be on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election.

What you need to know: The candidates running for the position are Democrat Lydia Bean and Republican incumbent Mary Louise Nicholson.

Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

What else? Oct. 5 is the last day for residents to register to vote, according to the Texas Secretary of State website. Early voting will take place from Oct. 19-30.