Learn about the candidates running for Roanoke City Council Ward 1.

What you need to know: Roanoke Council called a special election at the Jan. 27 council meeting to fill the vacated council positions for Ward 1 and Ward 2. Former council members Bryan Moyers and Hogan Page stepped down because they are moving out of Roanoke and can no longer serve on council.

Roanoke is a home-ruled city with the city divided into three wards with two council members serving each ward, according to the city charter. Only residents living in that ward may vote on the elected official for that area.

Early voting for the May 2 special election will run from April 20-28. Residents can check if they are registered to vote at the Denton County website. Polling locations for Denton County are currently unavailable.

The Scoop N Scootery had a soft opening for media members March 11 in preparation for the grand opening of its first Texas location in Fort Worth.

The overview: The late-night ice cream shop offers fully loaded ice cream sundaes with pastry cores, according to the business.

Locals can attend the grand opening March 14 starting at 1 p.m. Attendees will enjoy music, photo opportunities and giveaways throughout the day.

The background: The Scoop N Scootery started as a food truck that traveled from Florida to Boston, according to its website. Business founder Austin Crittenden said he saw a need for the business when he was in college.

“At that time, there was no UberEats, no DoorDash,” Crittenden said. “Ice cream delivery didn’t exist. I have to make this happen.”

• 3529 Heritage Trace Parkway, Ste. 117, Fort Worth

The $45 million Children’s Health StarCenter Multisport-Northlake will open at the end of March.

What’s happening? The facility and the town each posted on social media about the upcoming grand opening event, which will be held from 4-9 p.m.

There will be public skating, an open gym for basketball and volleyball, hockey showcases for the Victory Green Girls Hockey League and a high school hockey game between Keller High School and Northwest High School.

In addition, Dallas Pulse volleyball players and former Dallas Stars players will be on site to sign autographs.

According to previous reporting, the 225,000-square-foot indoor facility will have two National Hockey League regulation sheets of ice and eight basketball courts that can be converted into 16 volleyball courts.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held April 15, 2024, according to previous reporting.

• Opening March 31
• 13850 Chadwick Parkway, Northlake

The Dallas-Fort Worth area has a wide variety of St. Patrick’s Day events coming up on and before the main day. Here are some ways to celebrate the Irish holiday this year.

St. Paddy’s Day Celebration at Denton County Brewing Company
Head to the Denton County Brewing Company this weekend for live music and raffles throughout the day. Locals can also participate in its St. Paddy’s Day Pub Supper and Recovery Pub Run 5K.

• March 13-15, 17, times vary
• $65-85 for Pub Supper, free for Pub Run
• 200 E. McKinney St., Denton

• March 14, 1-10 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 2600 Lakeside Parkway, Ste. 100, Flower Mound

• March 14, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 130 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth