Here are the 10 most-read development stories from across the Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake and Trophy Club area for each month, starting in January and running in order through December. The list was determined through Dec. 24.

Dakota's Steakhouse to anchor mixed-use development in Southlake: The project includes an 8,955-square-foot restaurant with seating for 248 guests and featuring a partial underground design with outdoor seating.

There will also be an event space that will hold up to 200 people and a retail component with a shopping center.

Colleyville officials approve $152K Cheek-Sparger Road roundabout design contract: Colleyville City Council approved a design contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates during its Feb. 18 meeting to design a roundabout at the intersection of Cheek-Sparger Road and Bedford Road.

Grapevine is the hub for the University of Miami football team and marching band.

The Hurricanes football team is playing in the 90th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Dec. 31 against Ohio State at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
In preparations for the game, the Miami marching band, The Frost Band of the Hour, will be practicing at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine.

The details: The city of Grapevine and Grapevine-Colleyville ISD have announced an open practice for the public to watch the band in action, free of charge. According to a GCISD social media post, practice will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Dec. 30.

What else: Goodyear Huddle Fan Fest will take place Dec. 31 at the east and west plazas at AT&T Stadium. The event runs from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and includes interactive exhibits, games, giveaways, food trucks, kids’ play zones and photo opportunities, according to the Cotton Bowl website. Each person must have a game ticket to access the Fan Fest.

Majestic Vanity has closed in Grapevine Mills.

A closer look: The store offered a variety of luxury vanities in varying sizes and styles, with built-in lights and power outlets, according to its social media page.

The background: It had been in that current location since April 2024, according to previous reporting. It opened in Grapevine Mills in July 2021, according to the company's Instagram page.

Looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve? Check out these events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area happening Dec. 31.

This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.

1. New Year’s Eve at Free Play Arcade in Richardson
Ring in the new year at the Free Play Arcade with arcade games, along with food and drinks.

• Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
• 1730 E. Belt Line Road, Richardson

• Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
• 6765 Winning Drive, Ste. 810, Frisco

Here are five of the most-read CI Texas stories from this year and the latest updates on these trending topics.

1. Texas Senate passes bill that would nearly double property tax exemption for seniors, people with disabilities: Elderly and disabled homeowners were set to receive a $200,000 property tax exemption this year.

2. Texas House bill would make it easier to remove students from the classroom: The law gives teachers more discretion to remove students from the classroom if they are repeatedly disruptive or threaten the safety of others.

3. What to know about the 17 state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot: Nearly 3 million Texans voted in the November election, approving all 17 constitutional amendments.

4. Texas House bill would prohibit cellphone use in K-12 schools: Under House Bill 1481, cellphones and other personal communication devices are prohibited bell-to-bell in Texas public schools.

5. Texas families can now access 2022-23 A-F school accountability ratings after multiyear legal battle: The state later released ratings for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years in August.