Keller ISD is considering a long-term plan to close three intermediate schools and one elementary school to save the district at least $51.6 million.

KISD's Long Range Planning and Citizens Bond Advisory committees discussed the plan at a joint April 2 meeting. If the plan moves forward and is approved by the Keller ISD board of trustees, it would take effect for the 2027-28 school year.

The gist: District officials are considering the closure of the following intermediate schools:

• Bear Creek Intermediate School

• Parkwood Hill Intermediate School

• Trinity Meadows Intermediate School

The intermediate school closures would create uniform grade configurations, according to a district news release. All elementary schools would have students through fifth grade, middle schools would have sixth grade through eighth grade and high schools would start at ninth grade.

Also of note: The district is also considering closing Shady Grove Elementary School to improve district efficiency. Shady Grove has an estimated $5.9 million more in capital needs than neighboring schools, according to the district.

A Mexican restaurant closed in north Fort Worth after the restaurant received an eviction notice.

What happened? The notice was posted on the door at Martha’s Mexican Cocina March 26. The letter stated the restaurant had one day to remove personal property.

According to the letter, a judgment was ruled in favor of Prominent Keller Center, LLC, against Marioni, Inc. and all occupants.

The Tarrant Appraisal District website lists the owners of the Prominent Keller Center as having an address in Camarillo, California.

According to its website, the restaurant served authentic Mexican dishes and margaritas in a family-friendly environment. The menu featured items such as nachos, fajitas, enchiladas and quesadillas.

• 4240 Heritage Trace Parkway, Ste. 520, Fort Worth

Check out five road project updates around Dallas-Fort Worth. 

Collin County 
1. Gaylord Parkway roundabout 
Project: A roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Gaylord Parkway and Ohio Drive in Frisco. 

Update: Construction started April resulting in several traffic pattern changes. Gaylord Parkway will close west of Ohio Drive, and traffic will be detoured north to Warren Parkway. Additionally, northbound and southbound traffic on Ohio Drive will share the east side of the roadway, with one lane open in each direction. 

• Timeline: Construction expected to finish in 2027

• Cost: $3.5 million

• Funding source: city of Frisco
  

2. Dallas Parkway intersection improvements
Project: Work includes pavement improvements, dedicated turn lanes and two new traffic signals on Dallas Parkway in Celina. 

Update: Celina officials approved Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating for construction at the March 10 council meeting. 

• Timeline: Estimated completion in July 2027 

• Cost: $3.49 million

• Funding source: city of Celina