Check out these five businesses and restaurants that Community Impact featured in 2025.

1. Clink Wine Bar + Bites

2. Grutogi Bistro

3. TBK- The Bee's Knees

4. New Song School of the Arts

5. Radiant Nutrition

The House Argyle will kick off weekly Sunday services starting Jan. 25 in Argyle South Elementary, said Alisha Birch. 

The church is an expansion of The House Fort Worth, she said. Service will be held at 10 a.m. every week. 

“Our mission is to be a life-giving, Jesus-focused church serving Argyle and the surrounding areas,” Birch said. “Our heart is to see all generations come to know the love of Jesus through our weekend services, groups, and team.” 

The House Argyle will offer weekly children, youth and young adult ministries, as well as groups and classes for adults, she said. 

• 11800 Denton Creek Blvd., Flower Mound

Looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve? Check out these events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area happening Dec. 31.
This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.

1. New Year’s Eve at Free Play Arcade in Richardson
Ring in the new year at the Free Play Arcade with arcade games, along with food and drinks.

• Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
• 1730 E. Belt Line Road, Richardson

• Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
• 6765 Winning Drive, Ste. 810, Frisco

Here are five of the most-read CI Texas stories from this year and the latest updates on these trending topics.

1. Texas Senate passes bill that would nearly double property tax exemption for seniors, people with disabilities: Elderly and disabled homeowners were set to receive a $200,000 property tax exemption this year.

2. Texas House bill would make it easier to remove students from the classroom: The law gives teachers more discretion to remove students from the classroom if they are repeatedly disruptive or threaten the safety of others.

3. What to know about the 17 state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot: Nearly 3 million Texans voted in the November election, approving all 17 constitutional amendments.

4. Texas House bill would prohibit cellphone use in K-12 schools: Under House Bill 1481, cellphones and other personal communication devices are prohibited bell-to-bell in Texas public schools.

5. Texas families can now access 2022-23 A-F school accountability ratings after multiyear legal battle: The state later released ratings for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years in August.