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Keller ISD board approves 5 committees, tables 2 for the 2025-26 school year

Keller ISD’s board of trustees discussed the approval of multiple committees of parents, community members and KISD staff at a regular board meeting Oct. 23.

The details: Of the seven committees for the 2025-26 school year, five of them were approved. A long-range planning committee and citizens bond advisory committee were tabled to be discussed in November. The committees will be fact-finding, deliberative, advisory and will not assume administrative duties or responsibilities, according to district documents.

 
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Salt and Light Collective offers cooking, creative classes in Keller

Salt and Light Collective owner Marissa Bryson started out hosting tamale-making classes in her home before purchasing a space to host creative arts classes in Keller.

"This was never a business venture that I actively sought out, it just organically came,” she said.

What they offer: Salt and Light Collective offers a variety of creative classes for children and adults. Bryson partners with bakers and artists to host classes on sourdough baking, painting, photography, cookie decorating and terrarium-making, she said.

“[I] started really seeking out other creatives in the area to come join me in offering their gifts and talents in classes,” Bryson said.

 
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Dallas, Houston airports required to reduce operations Nov. 7 under FAA order

Airports in Dallas and Houston are required to begin reducing flights and other operations by 4% on Nov. 7 in response to air traffic controller shortages caused by the federal government shutdown, transportation officials announced Nov. 6.

The details: The cuts will affect 40 "high impact airports" across the country, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration. The affected Texas airports include:

  • Dallas Love Field (DAL)
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are not required to reduce operations.

How we got here: The restrictions come as the federal government shutdown surpassed the five-week mark Nov. 5, making it the longest shutdown in U.S. history after Congress missed an Oct. 1 deadline on negotiations to fund the government.

Federal employees, including air traffic controllers, are not paid while the government is shut down. This has led to staffing shortages across the country, according to USDOT.

 

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Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Dallas - Fort Worth area.

Opening mid-November, Roma's Italian Bistro is a family-owned Italian restaurant that serves a full Italian menu with sauces made from scratch.

Menu items include pizza, with toppings such as Hawaiian, barbecue and Margherita. Dishes also include garlic bread, pasta, minestrone soup, salads, calzones, sub sandwiches and seafood. Desserts include a cannoli pastry, tiramisu, cheesecake and chocolate cake.

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🍔 Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers debuts 2nd McKinney restaurant
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🍽️ Josefina’s Cocina set to serve Latin cuisine in Richardson
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🐟 Flying Fish to open second Plano location
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🇮🇳 Desi Local Food to offer modern Indian fine-dining concept in Frisco
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Opening in March, the menu at Hurtado Barbecue will include brisket plates, beef ribs, turkey, house-made sausage, burgers and sandwiches.

A brunch menu will also be offered with pork belly butt on French toast, fish and brisket, said owner, founder and Argyle resident Brandon Hurtado.

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Bookmark these 15 independent bookstores to visit in Dallas-Fort Worth

📖 Interesting in visiting a local book shop or finding a new book? Check out these 15 independent bookstores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

1. Neighbor Books: The store offers books in a variety of genres, puzzles, gifts and more. Neighbor Books also has a second story offering a variety of seating areas.

  • Opened in 2024
  • 208 E. Louisiana St., McKinney

2. Bibliobar: The shop is located in downtown Plano and offers general interest books, books for children, book-related gift items and community events.
  • Opened in 2025
  • 1018 E. 15th St., Plano
 

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