A mixed-use development that will include more than 9,000 residential units and around 1.2 million in commercial space, Craver Ranch, is coming to Denton.

Council members approved several requests related to the development during the Dec. 2 meeting. A rezoning request and comprehensive plan amendment for the proposed land use were approved by a 5-2 vote with council members Brian Beck and Suzi Rumohr opposed. A related request to update the mobility plan for the development was approved by a 6-1 vote with Beck voting against.

The overview: According to town documents, development at Craver Ranch will include:

• 7,091 single-family residential units
• 1,084 townhomes or other zero-lot line housing units
• 1,015 multifamily units
• Around 1.24 million square feet of commercial space
• 380.5 acres of parkland
• 13.5 miles of public trails and 18.5 miles of shared-use paths

Audiology clinic Denton Hearing Healthcare moved to a new location on Colorado Boulevard Nov. 17, audiologist Dr. Katie Kufeldt said.

What they offer: The clinic offers treatments for several auditory and ear conditions, including tinnitus, balance disorders and dizziness, according to its website.

Denton Hearing Healthcare also offers hearing assessments and hearing aids.

• 3303 Colorado Blvd., Denton

Grace Foot and Ankle is scheduled to open in early December in Argyle, according to a company representative.

The specifics: The business provides services such as reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, pediatric foot care, treatment for tendon and ligament conditions and more, its website states.

• 144 Old Town Blvd., Ste. 2, Argyle

A dozen new Texas laws are scheduled to take effect Dec. 4. The new laws come 90 days after the end of a special legislative session that took place this summer.

The overview: Some of the bills becoming law Dec. 4 include:

• House Bill 8, which will replace the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, with three shorter exams beginning in fall 2027
• House Bill 18, which is designed to deter future legislators from leaving the Texas Capitol to prevent a legislative chamber from considering legislation, known as breaking quorum
• Senate Bill 54, which will roll back a short-lived rule that allowed registered Texas voters who moved within a county to update their address at the polls and immediately vote in their new precinct