The Denton County Commissioners Court will allocate a $40 million bond from the Denton County Housing Finance Corporation to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, according to an Oct. 20 news release.

The details:The TDHCA will use that money to assist around 132 households in buying homes, providing nearly $1.4 million in down payment assistance and more in closing costs, according to the release. 

The $40 million bond comes from the DCHFC’s end-of-year bond cap, the annual federal limit on tax-exempt private activity bonds. The DCHFC will receive annual fee revenue from the bond to support future housing projects, according to the release.

“By working with TDHCA, we can help more working families achieve the dream of homeownership while supporting our local workforce, all without taking on additional County debt,” Denton County Judge Andy Eads said.

TG Steakhouse, which offers “authentic Brazilian flavor,” will open a new location in the heart of downtown Denton in December, a company representative said.

The details: The Brazilian-style steakhouse offers a dinner menu, a lunch menu and a weekend menu, all of which includes a side bar, salad bar and a rotating variety of meats sliced and served from skewers.

The full experience includes an all-you-can-eat, continuous tableside service of fire-roasted meats and pineapple alongside access to the salads and hot sides.

• 217 E. Hickory St., Denton

Mohamed Charkas provided an update on various construction and development projects across Dallas Fort Worth International Airport during a DFW Airport board meeting Nov. 5.

At any given time, there are more than 180 active construction projects across the airport campus, including the $4 billion Terminal F project, which will be the airport’s sixth terminal.

Terminal C: Phase 1A of Terminal C will open in March of 2027, with construction 95% complete as of Nov. 5.

Terminal C is a $3 billion project and includes new glass windows, removing over 400 view-blocking columns and raising the roof. New shops, restaurants, lounge spaces, check-in areas, checkpoint areas and restrooms will also be added.

Nine gates for Terminal C, part of Phase 1, opened in June.

Plano ISD is renovating an elementary school and a multifamily project is planned for north Fort Worth. Check out some of the latest construction filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Andrews Elementary School renovations in Plano

Plano ISD's Andrews Elementary School will receive new flooring, a restroom renovation and fire alarm replacement per a TDLR filing.

• 2520 Scenic Drive, Plano

Multifamily project in north Fort Worth

Ten four-story garden-style multifamily buildings will be constructed in north Fort Worth near Alliance Town Center, per a TDLR filing. Some amenities at the development, known as Range Citadel, include a clubhouse building, three detached garage buildings and surface parking.

• 9565 Citadel Way, Fort Worth

Texas lawmakers and legislators-elect began filing new bills on Nov. 9, unofficially kicking off the 90th state legislative session. By noon, they had submitted more than 1,000 legislative proposals that they hoped would be considered at the state Capitol next year.

The overview: When the 90th legislative session begins Jan. 12, Texas will be led by all Democratic statewide officials. Democrats also won control of the Texas House during the Nov. 3 election, while Republicans retained Senate control.

Zooming in: Democratic lawmakers were the first to file bills in both legislative chambers, signaling some of the party's priorities as Texans prepare for the first Democratic-led state government and divided legislature in a generation.

State Rep. John Bucy, D-Austin, filed bills to expand who is eligible for Medicaid in the state, while Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, proposed tightening regulations on the booming data center industry.

More details: Lawmakers had filed at least 57 constitutional amendments before press time Nov. 9, including measures on property taxes, sports betting and term limits for elected officials.