Stay updated on six ongoing road and sidewalk projects in Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake and Trophy Club.

Upcoming projects
Bedford Road bridge
Project: Work includes elevating Bedford Road out of the Little Bear Creek floodplain between Somerset Boulevard and Saddlebrook Drive in Colleyville.
Update: Colleyville City Council approved a preliminary design contract with Halff Associates at the Feb. 3 council meeting.

• Timeline: Preliminary designs are expected to take six months to complete.
• Cost: $313,400
• Funding source: city of Colleyville

• Timeline: Feb. 2 to mid-March
• Cost: $182,995.50
• Funding source: city of Grapevine

Grapevine Fieldhouse USA has added pickleball court rentals to its list of services.

Pickleball is offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with hardwood basketball courts doubling as pickleball courts. General manager Rob McQuaid said the courts were first opened in late January and rentals can be made online or at the front desk.

The details: The facility also hosts basketball and volleyball games, according to the website.

Grapevine Fieldhouse USA also features many businesses inside: Pursue Fitness, Tumble Stunt, NTA Taekwondo, Direct Impact Golf, Shoot 360 Basketball, Driven Performance Chiropractic and the Dallas Skyline Junior Volleyball Club.

The background: Fieldhouse USA opened within Grapevine Mills on Jan. 14, 2017, according to previous reporting. The 106,000-square-foot building features nine volleyball courts and nine basketball courts. 

• 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Ste. 329, Grapevine

As springtime pollen allergies approach, North Texas residents with seasonal allergies may experience increased symptoms.

The specifics: Dr. Deepika Kumaresan, an internal medicine doctor with Baylor Scott & White, spoke with Community Impact about allergies in Dallas-Fort Worth, including symptoms, most prevalent allergens and treatment.

What are allergies, and what does the average person need to know about them? Allergies occur when the body’s immune system overreacts to substances that are typically harmless—like pollen, dust, mold, or pet dander. When exposed, the immune system releases chemicals such as histamine, which trigger symptoms ranging from sneezing and itchy eyes to more serious reactions. Understanding your triggers and recognizing symptoms early helps you manage allergies effectively. 

What time of year are allergies most prevalent, and why? In Texas—and especially North Texas—seasonal allergies can occur nearly year‑round due to our climate and plant diversity. 

• Winter (December-February): Cedar pollen is the main culprit.
• Spring (February-May): Tree pollens such as oak and pecan dominate.
• Summer (April-September): Grass pollen peaks.
• Fall (August-November): Ragweed surges until the first frost.