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Texas Republic Bank celebrates 15 years of local banking

Texas Republic Bank is celebrating 15 years of community banking in Collin County. 

The details: The local bank has origins dating back to 1891, and it was acquired by a team of investors to become Texas Republic Bank in April 2011.  CEO David Baty said being a true community bank is defined by local ownership, local management and local decisions. 

Quote of note: “If you have that, you have the true community bank,” Baty said. “If you don't have those ingredients, it doesn't matter what your name is, you're not a true community bank.”

 
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Yaffa Coffee & Kunafa coming soon to Richardson

Yaffa Coffee & Kunafa is opening soon in Richardson’s The Arabian Village, according to a social media announcement.

The details: The coffee shop offers hot drinks, desserts, pastries and fresh kunafa, which is a Middle Eastern dessert often made with shredded pastry, sweet cheese and syrup.

  • 850 S. Greenville Avenue, Ste. 116, Richardson
 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Southlake Stars and Stripes

Fireworks on The Fairway

July 3, 5-11 p.m.
Southlake

July 4, 6-10 p.m.
Frisco

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Star-Spangled Spectacular

Red, White, and Boozy Brunch

July 4, 1 p.m.
Dallas

July 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
McKinney

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Texas lawmakers consider data center water use and resource impacts

State lawmakers are considering water use impacts tied to the spread of new data center developments across Texas, and recently heard input from industry representatives and residents as they plan for next year's legislative session.

The initial review may preview proposed state laws regarding data centers and their local impacts. Ahead of the hearing, Gov. Greg Abbott also stated his "bottom line" expectations for data centers going forward: providing their own power, reusing water and reducing electricity costs for their neighbors.

Testimony from regulators revealed that Texas lacks accurate information about the water use of most data centers now operating statewide, despite mandates to submit those details. Representatives suggested data centers' self-reporting on utility use could be one topic to address next year. Many impacted residents and elected officials also raised concerns with public notice and local regulatory authority in relation to the high-profile developments.

 

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