Grapevine Tower is now showcasing the Texas America250 exhibit to celebrate the United States semiquincentennial.

The free exhibit is available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until March 3.

The details: Texas America250 showcases historically significant Texas treasures from the state archives, according to a news release from the city of Grapevine.

The exhibit reminds attendees of Spanish missions, the space race, the landscape and other parts of Texas culture.

What they're saying: “We are excited to bring this traveling exhibit to Grapevine,” said Leigh Lyons, the assistant executive director at the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau, in a statement. “This is a great way for visitors of all ages to learn more about Texas’s role in U.S. history and explore some of our most treasured documents, photographs and artifacts.”

A handcrafted jewelry business, Brooke James Fine Artisan Jewelry, has moved into its first brick-and-mortar location in Grapevine, owner Kelly Murray said.

What they offer: The business makes all the jewelry sold, such as rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings, by hand locally, and most pieces are one-of-a-kind, Murray added. When making the jewelry, various precious metals, such as sterling silver, and natural stones, including turquoise, are used.

What else: The business opened the physical storefront Feb. 7, Murray said.

• 340 S. Main St., Grapevine

Grand Hyatt DFW Airport unveiled its $34 million renovation during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 11.

The gist: Located inside Terminal D at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, the ceremony highlighted the conclusion of upgrades that started in July. The renovations focused on guest rooms and suites, meeting spaces, event spaces, the lobby and a redesigned restaurant, lounge and bar, according to Jeff Babcock, general manager of Grand Hyatt DFW Airport.

The refresh coincided with the hotel's 20th anniversary in July.

“Through the transformation, we remained true to a bold and vibrant design,” Babcock said. “This included celebrating aviation history, cutting-edge technology, a nod to Texan heritage and landscapes and encompassing contemporary style, while utilizing luxurious materials and sustainability.”

Zooming in: The number of rooms increased from 298 to 315, which included conference room suites that were converted into king rooms, and the ninth-floor gym was transformed into a one-of-a-kind rooftop indoor-and-outdoor flight deck, said Mohamed Charkas, DFW Airport executive vice president/chief development and infrastructure officer. 

• 2337 S. International Parkway, DFW Airport

Roanoke city council hired a general contracting firm to bid out the hotel and convention center project for construction at the Feb. 10 council meeting. 

What’s happening?: The firm, Brasfield & Gorrie, will prepare recommendations for council on which firm to hire for constructing the hotel and convention center, which will include the guaranteed maximum price for the project, according to city documents. 

City staff estimated the cost of the project would be $62 million, Community Impact previously reported. 

Garfield Public/Private, an engineering design firm, is creating the design and construction documents for the project, which have not been finalized yet. 

The project will include conference rooms, meeting rooms, a ballroom, hotel amenities and a restaurant, according to previous reporting.