A late April budget projection for fiscal year 2025-26 shows Carroll ISD’s general fund could have a shortfall of $2.1 million. Chase Park, CISD’s deputy superintendent for business and finance, said he projects the shortfall could end up around $1.6 million.

Trustees received an updated look at the FY 2025-26 budget during the June 1 work session.

The overview: One factor in the general fund’s projected shortfall stems from tax collection revenues coming in under budget for FY 2025-26. Park said certified values came in below preliminary values and less tax revenue was generated because of the homestead exemption increase and tax freeze increases for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

CISD officials also highlighted higher expenditures for food and fuel costs, along with a settle-up recapture payment to the state.

What else: Additionally, enrollment decline could impact the 2026-27 fiscal year budget.

CISD officials plan to publish the notice for the meeting to discuss the FY 2026-27 budget June 4. Trustees are expected to adopt the FY 2026-27 budget at the June 15 meeting.

North Texas Piano Gallery opened a Colleyville showroom in early April, owner Scott White said.

What they offer: The store is an authorized dealer for Kawai pianos. It also sells a selection of grand and baby grand pianos along with upright, digital and hybrid pianos, according to its website.

Customers can choose from a selection of new, used and pre-owned instruments, per the website.

• 6100 Colleyville Blvd., Ste. 140, Colleyville

A metaphysical store within Grapevine Mills, Stoneage Natural Rocks and Crystals, has closed, according to a lockout notice on the door dated May 4.

The overview: The store sold a variety of stones, crystals and other goods for meditation and home decor, according to its website. Customers could also shop for jewelry and stones based on their zodiac sign or birth month.

Also of note: The Grapevine Mills location was the company’s first in Texas and opened in December 2024.

• 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Ste. 507, Grapevine

Several construction permits have been filed around Dallas-Fort Worth. Check out five expensive construction projects around the Metroplex, including park renovations in Southlake and a new body shop in Plano. 

1. North Park renovations in Southlake
North Park on Dove Road will receive new turf, chainlink fence, drainage, sidewalk and irrigation improvements, according to documents filed with the TDLR. North Park opened in 2012 and features sports fields, multiuse trails and a pond. 

• Location: 200 E. Dove Road, Southlake
• Estimated timeline: July 1, 2026-Dec. 31, 2026
• Estimated cost: $8.2 million

• Location: 2601 Preston Road, Frisco
• Estimated timeline: Aug. 3, 2026-Nov. 6, 2026
• Estimated cost: $2 million