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Flower Mound council approves $2.82M for FM 2499, FM 3040 intersection project

Construction could begin later this year on intersection improvements at FM 2499 and FM 3040.

Flower Mound Town Council unanimously approved a project contract worth over $2.82 million with Boyd-based 2L Construction during the March 2 meeting.

The overview: The project is aimed at improving the traffic flow at the intersection of FM 2499 and FM 3040, said Dale Crown, Flower Mound’s assistant director of engineering. According to town documents, each direction of travel will have dual left-turn lanes, three through lanes and a dedicated right-turn lane.

More details: The town will receive funding from Denton County for the project, Crown said. Denton County commissioners approved an interlocal agreement Feb. 3, which covers a reimbursement to Flower Mound for the project for up to $3.5 million.

Looking ahead: Crown said a notice for 2L Construction to start work could be issued in May, with a projected completion in July 2027.

Read the full story by Editor Connor Pittman.

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Scenthound brings dog grooming, hygiene services to Lantana

A new Scenthound location has opened its doors in Lantana, according to a company representative.

What they offer: The business offers grooming and hygiene services for dogs, such as nail trimming, teeth brushing and shedding treatments, according to its website. Customers can also purchase memberships that include basic hygiene services and other benefits.

Also of note: Scenthound has several other North Texas locations in Flower Mound, Frisco and McKinney.

7160 Justin Road, Ste. 150, Lantana

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Denton pizza shop Crooked Crust permanently closes

After 14 years in business, pizza restaurant Crooked Crust near the University of North Texas permanently shut its doors on Feb. 27, according to an announcement on the company website.

What happened? The announcement stated a drop in sales, coupled with rising operational costs, made the business unsustainable.

“We’re choosing to close with dignity rather than compromise quality or our people. We’re deeply grateful to everyone who supported us over the years,” the announcement read.

Crooked Crust offered specialty pizzas, such as the Mean Green pizza, individual pizza slices, salads and sandwiches.