A new Watermere facility passed another step in development after Plano’s planning and zoning commission approved its preliminary site plan at a meeting Aug. 17.

Two-minute impact: The new independent living facility from Integrated Senior Lifestyles is planned to have 242 units within a 5-story building, according to city documents.

Dig deeper: Aging-in-place seniors are contributing to Plano’s housing shortage due to a lack of senior housing options in the city, according to a housing study conducted by the city in 2023.

Curry Tei and Bar had a soft opening in downtown Plano in early August.

What's on the menu: The restaurant specializes in Japanese curry and “izakaya-style” appetizers, owner Michelle Le said in an email. Izakaya refers to a Japanese pub. Curry Tei & Bar also serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
 

Tarrant County College is in the process of constructing a new science building and a master-planned community is in development in Celina. Check out some of the latest construction permits filed with the Texas Department fo Licensing and Regulation.

1. Tarrant County College Northeast Campus Science Building: Tarrant County College is constructing a three-story instructional science building with labs, space for student collaboration and faculty office space per a TDLR filing. The new building is part of an $825 million bond program approved by voters in 2019, per previous reporting.

• Location: 828 W. Harwood Road, Hurst
• Estimated timeline: July 1, 2026
• Estimated cost: $85 million

• Location: 913 Cheek Sparker Road, Colleyville
• Estimated timeline: Sept. 1 2026-Oct. 30, 2028
• Estimated cost: $63 million

Utsav Indian Cuisine & Bar has opened a new restaurant in Frisco. 

What to know: The restaurant opened its doors Aug. 14 and offers south and north Indian cuisine, featuring kebabs, fried rice and noodle dishes, biryani dishes, vegetarian and non-vegetarian curry dishes, soups and mandis.

The Frisco location marks Utsav Indian Cuisine & Bar's second location in North Texas.