The construction completion dates for Byron Nelson High School and Eaton High School’s new football stadiums were pushed out due to construction updates, Northwest ISD’s board of trustees heard during a facilities update at the Oct. 26 meeting.

Other capital projects were discussed during the meeting, including updates to Byron Nelson and Eaton’s arenas and the guaranteed maximum price for the first phase of the Northwest ISD Central Campus Master Plan and Texan Stadium Renovation.

The overview

Sarah Stewart, NISD’s chief of facilities, said that Byron Nelson High School’s football stadium will be finished in February 2027, about three months after its original target completion date of November.

Eaton High School’s stadium will be completed in May 2027 after an expected November completion. Stewart said there were some delays over the summer with utility work that prompted the project completion to be pushed out. That project is 62% complete, according to the presentation.

Oliva Italian Eatery, a neighborhood restaurant near Timber Creek High School in north Fort Worth, welcomed new owners in mid-October.

The details: Steven Hudson and Joseph Borchardt took over the company Oct. 19, according to an announcement on social media. 

Hudson said he’s excited to carry on the legacy of upscale service in a casual atmosphere, where “the quality of cuisine is just as important as the service quality.”

Oliva serves traditional Italian staples, including salads, chicken dishes, beef plates and a variety of pastas. It also has limited-time specials, like a smoked brisket risotto that recently came off the menu after two weeks.

The restaurant also offers catering services.

What’s next: Hudson said he wants to stay true to the restaurant's roots and continue to enhance Oliva’s culture, menu and legacy. He said the restaurant’s aesthetic is the only thing that may see a notable refresh and modernization.

• 12477 Timberland Blvd., Ste. 633, Fort Worth

New flight routes from Southwest Airlines and a rental car service branch expansion are among the new updates at Dallas Love Field.

Take a look at several recent announcements from the airport.

New Southwest flights: Beginning June 5, 2027, Southwest will launch non-stop service between Dallas Love Field and Richmond International Airport, according to an airport social media post.

Southwest also announced a seasonal service connecting Dallas to Bozeman, Montana, to start in the summer of 2027. 

In the fall of 2027, all flights will have access to Starlink WiFi, as well, according to a Southwest press release.

NetJets private terminal: Private jet operator NetJets will expand its footprint at Love Field with a private terminal that will open in late 2028, according to an Oct. 12 news release.

The $35 million project will take over 80,000 square feet of space and include new aircraft hangar E, a private passenger terminal, shops and office space, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. The project will also renovate parking, landscaping and utilities.

At her first public event since winning the Nov. 3 election, Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa announced her initial plans for the transition between gubernatorial administrations, emphasizing her plans to work across the aisle in "building a government that is working for the people of Texas."

The overview: Hinojosa also announced the team leading her transition to the governor's office:

• Joe Madden, former chief of staff for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

• Former GOP state Rep. Ernest Bailes

• Ryan Pollock, executive director of the Texas State Building and Construction Trades Council

• Tamala Barksdale, a former Austin ISD trustee

Quote of note: "This is not about being a Democratic administration," she said. "I'm not going to be the governor for just Democrats—I'm going to be the governor for all the people of Texas."

One more thing: Hinojosa said Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, whom she unseated in the Nov. 3 election, had been "gracious" and expressed that his office would "fully cooperate with this transition and be helpful as they can."