DTX-FHA: Impact 10/6/2025

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Texas Woman’s University staff and officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 4 for the university’s newly renovated Welcome Center at Brackenridge Hall.

What’s happening: The welcome center, located at 402 Administration Drive, consists of 84,000 square feet and will act as the introduction to the university for new and prospective students, TWU Chancellor Carine Feyten said during the ceremony.

The site plan for Argyle Market Place, a proposed retail and office development off of US 377, was unanimously recommended for denial at the Oct. 1 planning and zoning commission meeting. 

The overview: The proposed plan consists of three new multitenant, single-story buildings on nearly 2 acres located at 409 US 377 S., Argyle. 

The front building along US 377 will be 13,600 square feet and the two buildings in the back of the property will be nearly 5,000 square feet, according to town documents. All three buildings will be connected with a pedestrian path. 

“Our hope is to be a good neighbor and to really do something special here in town that I think fits well with trying to create a look that's got a continuity to it,” said a representative at Colo Development Partners, the developer for the project.

Home sales within the Toll Brothers Town Lake community, which is located in western Flower Mound, are expected to begin next year, according to a news release.

The details: Home prices within Town Lake are expected to start at $1.7 million with interior sizes ranging from 3,782 square feet to over 6,000 square feet. The sales that are set to begin in 2026 are for the final phase of the development, per the news release.

Residents within Town Lake will be zoned for Lewisville ISD schools, according to the Toll Brothers website.

Family entertainment business, Launch Entertainment, plans to open in Denton’s Golden Triangle Mall early next year, according to a spokesperson.

What they offer: The business will offer full-family entertainment, including arcade games, indoor trampolines, duckpin bowling and obstacle courses, per a news release. The location will also include the brand’s Krave restaurant and bar that serves food and beverages, including pizzas, nachos and wings.

What they're saying: “Bringing Launch to Denton is about creating a space where kids, parents, and friends can make lasting memories together,” franchisee Satwinderpal Singh said in the news release.

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From Oct. 13-19, Texas residents will not have to pay to apply to in-state public colleges and universities.

The details: During Free College Application Week, application fees will be waived for all Texas residents applying to undergraduate programs at public colleges and universities located in Texas. First-time college students, transfer students and students returning to school are eligible, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

To qualify for the fee waiver, all applications must be submitted through ApplyTexas, the state’s college application portal.

What they're saying: “Texas prioritizes opportunities for students to pursue the best education they need to succeed in high demand, good-paying jobs after graduation,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in an Aug. 29 news release. “By supporting our students today, we are investing in a stronger Texas tomorrow.” 

Put in perspective: Most high school seniors apply to 5-10 colleges or universities and each application costs about $60-$75, state lawmakers estimated in June.