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City officials approve 10 electric vehicle charging stalls for Keller Town Center
New electric vehicle charging stalls are slated to be installed at Keller Town Center.
The 10 stations were approved 5-1 during a regular council meeting Sept. 16, with all council members but Tag Green voting in support of the stalls.
What’s new: The EV-charging stations along Rufe Snow Drive will provide nine standard charging stalls and one accessible charging stall, according to city documents. Their location will be different from when the stations were first proposed during a July 15 City Council meeting.
LA Burger in Keller is now closed, according to a sign posted on the door.
The burger joint served Korean flavors mixed with American favorites, according to the business’ website. The restaurant offered bulgogi, Korean barbecued beef and dejigogi, a spicy barbecued pork.
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Tous les Jours could be opening a location in Richardson, according to documents filed with the state.
The bakery is a French-Asian fushion restaurant and will offer breads, cakes, sandwiches, pastries and pies in a variety of flavors. It also offers coffee, tea and other specialty drinks.
An opening date is unknown, but documents indicate construction could wrap up in early 2026.
American Cancer Society, Occidental partner to expand access to cancer care in Texas
Per a Sept. 12 press release, the American Cancer Society and Occidental have partnered to expand access to life-saving cancer treatment to patients across Texas. Occidental’s half-million-dollar donation will help the American Cancer Society continue to deliver the resources patients need to access cancer care that could save their lives.
The details: With the new contribution, Occidental is helping fund essential access to care programs that remove barriers often standing between diagnosis and survival for cancer patients, according to the release.
Programs the partnership is helping with include free lodging, rides to treatment and 24/7 support for cancer patients and caregivers.
Quote of note: “We are honored to contribute to the American Cancer Society and help remove barriers to accessing vital care so people can focus on their healing journey,” said Rob Stevens, vice president of supply chain with Occidental.
