After 32 years in downtown Denton, Chestnut Tree Bistro will close its restaurant in mid-July and work exclusively in catering, according to an announcement from the owner, Suzanne Johnson.

The overview: The announcement stated the building on West Hickory Street was sold to new owners.

"We are so endlessly grateful for our time in this building and it’s difficult to put into words what it’s meant to us," the statement reads. "We have celebrated countless weddings, reunions, birthdays, and anniversaries. We have loved, we have lost, and through it all, this building has stood with us." 

The restaurant opened in 1994 as an antique shop and tea room, according to previous Community Impact reporting. Over time, the antique shop evolved into a bistro and tearoom. Menu items include lox and bagels, Monte Cristo sandwiches and house-made biscuits and butter.

• 107 W. Hickory St., Denton

Denton has seen several updates to the local hospital systems in or near the city, including new programs and certifications.

Here are three updates from local hospitals in the city of Denton.

Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton: The Denton location has 22 inpatient beds, the largest program for open-heart surgery in the region and received three of three stars from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for quality and patient outcomes in its most recent rankings.

Medical City Denton: The Level II Trauma Center earned an “A” designation from The Leapfrog Group for the 20th consecutive time, according to a May 6 news release. Only 11 hospitals nationwide have earned an “A” 20 consecutive times.

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton: The hospital was recognized in March for earning its Primary Stroke Center certification from Joint Commission and the American Heart Association, stating the hospital has the highest national standards for safe, high-quality stroke care.

All-Star Orthopaedics, AOA Orthopedic Specialists, North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center, Orthopedic Associates and OrthoTexas Orthopedic & Sports Medicine announced plans to unite and operate collectively as OrthoTexas beginning in November.

The transition will create an integrated orthopedic and spine organization spanning more than 70 physicians and 22 locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth region, according to a news release.

Quote of note: “Coming together as one group allows us to create a more seamless experience for patients and preserves the culture and clinical autonomy that made each practice successful,” said Dr. Michael Briseño, chairman of OrthoTexas and provider at North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center. “By bringing multiple practices into a single organization, we can make orthopedic and spine care more connected, more accessible and easier to navigate.”

The details: All-Star Orthopaedics opened in 1997 and partners with Carroll ISD and the Alliance Rugby club, according to its website. The business has locations in Fort Worth, Southlake, Flower Mound and Irving.

The first “giga dive” coaster is opening at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington on June 26.

The details: The Tormenta Rampaging Run reaches 309 feet above ground and has a 285-foot drop, according to the Six Flags website.

The coaster comes with a new immersive, themed area with inspirations from Spain, according to a news release. Visitors can explore a fictional town called Rancho de la Tormenta Plaza and a new restaurant, Cocina Abuela. The restaurant will offer Spanish and Latin American cuisine like Spanish rice, chicken tinga and housemade guacamole.

The new ride is opening ahead of the Arlington amusement park celebrating its 65th anniversary Aug. 1, according to the release. The Arlington location is the company’s first location.

• 2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington

The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine is getting updates to its coffee shop and a Dave and Buster’s in Frisco will receive facade improvements.

Check out 5 major construction permits filed around Dallas-Fort Worth.

1. Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center coffee shop renovations
The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center will receive improvements to its coffee shop, kitchen and retail space, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The hotel opened in 2004 and features a 10-acre waterpark, according to its website.

• Location: 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine

• Estimated timeline: Aug. 1-Nov. 3

• Estimated cost: $3 million

2. Keller office building construction
A new office building in Keller will start construction in early July and complete in April 2027, according to TDLR documents. The $1.35 million building will serve three tenants and cover about 5,500 square feet.

• Location: 404 Keller Parkway, Keller

• Estimated timeline: July 1, 2026-April 1, 2027

• Estimated cost: $1.35 million