East Plano golf course to start erosion control project
Portions of the Pecan Hollow Golf Course are set to undergo an erosion control project following council approval.
The details: As a part of ongoing streambank stabilization projects in Plano, the project will address areas impacted by erosion along Rowlett Creek and the golf course. The project will relocate a trail further from the creek and areas impacted by erosion, while stabilizing two locations along Rowlett Creek near the golf course green, according to city documents.
Some context: Plano has been working to address streambank erosion issues across the city after a 2022 study identified more than 3,000 erosion locations. Of those evaluated, 42 locations were rated “critical” in the study, indicating a high need for erosion protection, and require repairs that would cost about $10 million.
NRG Adventure Park is set to open a new location in east Plano, according to its website.
Zooming in: The facility will be located near the intersection of U.S. 75 and Parker Road and go in the retail space formerly occupied by a St. Vincent de Paul thrift store. NRG Adventure Park is an indoor adventure park that includes climbing areas, ziplines, ropes courses and more.
FOODIE FRIDAY Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Dallas - Fort Worth area.
The new brunch spot, Main St., celebrated its grand opening in September.
The restaurant held a ribbon cutting ceremony and offered light refreshments Sept. 11.
Main St. offers a variety of breakfast options from the “All American” combo that comes with an 8-ounce steak to skillet-style Migas, a Spanish and Tex-Mex breakfast dish that comes with scrambled eggs and chorizo.
The restaurant also offers a variety of lunch items such as burgers, sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads.
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Although Palato Italian Kitchen and Lounge is located on the ground floor of Hall Hotel in Frisco, General Manager Hans Ritten and Director of Food and Beverage Carl Rogers are pleased to see a balanced mix of local diners and hotel guests enjoying the restaurant.
Ritten describes the ambiance as elegant yet approachable.
“This is for families, first dates and business [meetings],” Ritten said. “We want to make sure it's not a special occasion restaurant, it’s for everyone. We don’t want people to feel intimidated.”
Gov. Abbott issues executive order prohibiting THC sales to Texans under 21
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a Sept. 10 executive order aimed at prohibiting hemp-derived THC products from being sold to minors, which he called “safety for kids, freedom for adults.” The order comes one week after a special legislative session ended without Abbott and state lawmakers agreeing on legislation to ban or restrict THC sales.
The details: Abbott’s order directs the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to “immediately begin the rulemaking process” on new THC regulations, including:
Limiting THC sales to people 21 years and older
Requiring THC retailers to check all customers’ IDs
Expanding testing and labeling requirements for THC products
Raising manufacturer and retailer licensing fees to cover costs of enforcing the new rules
Enhancing monitoring by state and local law enforcement
What they're saying:“Governor Abbott has shown that Texas can protect children without turning back to prohibition,” Heather Fazio, director of the Texas Cannabis Policy Center, said in a statement. “While we have some concerns, this is a win for safety, freedom and free markets.”
