DTX-GCS: Impact 6/18/2026

Good Morning, Grapevine, Colleyville & Southlake!

Thank you to this week's Health Care Guide sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Top Story

Grapevine uninsured rates increase more than 17% since 2020

Nearly 5 million Texans lack medical insurance, which equates to 16% of residents, according to a statewide report by nonpartisan public policy organization Texas 2036.

Texas’ uninsured population is the largest in the United States and nearly double the national average, per the 2036 report.

The details: Based on census data, 12.9% of Grapevine residents, 2.6% of Colleyville residents and 1.8% of Southlake residents lack medical insurance.

Quote of note: “This groundbreaking study will provide policymakers and the public with a holistic and detailed view of the uninsured population in Texas,” said John Hryhorchuk, Texas 2036 senior vice president of policy and advocacy, in a news release.

SPONSORED HEADLINES

City of Colleyville

Inside Colleyville's new Heroes Park, opening June 26

Latest City News

Southlake council approves master development agreement for Shivers Farm

Southlake officials approve an agreement that outlines potential economic incentives and performance standards for Shivers Farm.

Council approved the master plan agreement with Fort Worth-based Trademark Property Company, the developer of Shivers Farm, during the June 16 meeting.

The details: Southlake Director of Economic Development and Tourism Daniel Cortez said approval of the master development agreement does not commit the city to create a tax increment reinvestment zone or public improvement district for the development. The agreement outlines the structure of any potential PID, TIRZ or Chapter 380 Agreement, he added.

The maximum value of any economic incentives through the TIRZ, PID or a Chapter 380 agreement is $18.85 million, according to city documents.

Based on terms of the agreement, the developer would be required to invest at least $127.9 million and create at least 200 full-time equivalent jobs by June 30, 2028, while maintaining at least that many positions for the duration of the agreement.

What else: Additionally, the property must have a minimum taxable value of $80 million for the 2031 tax year.

Read the full story by Editor Connor Pittman.

Now Open

Fortified Film Solutions relocates from Roanoke to Grapevine

Fortified Film Solutions held a grand opening for its new location in Grapevine on June 6.

According to co-owner Grey Acuna, the business offers protective film solutions for automotive, marine, aviation, motorcycle, residential and commercial clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Fortified Film Solutions was previously at 11817 Cleveland Gibbs Road in Roanoke.

The details: Services include paint protection that shields paint from chips, scratches and road debris, as well as ceramic coating and tint for vehicles. For home and commercial services, options include window tint and security film, according to the website.

Work on boats includes paint protection film, tint, ceramic coating and interior protection.