Construction on a new parking garage in downtown Roanoke is scheduled to start Feb. 23 and bring 430 parking spots to Oak Street, according to a news release from the city of Roanoke.

What you need to know: The parking garage will be located on 0.902 acres at 102 S. US 377. The current parking lot will close Feb. 21 to allow for fencing and erosion control installation, per the release.

Construction is anticipated to finish in March 2027, Public Engagement Manager Sandra Pettigrew said. During construction, nearby properties can expect:

• Increased construction-related noise and lighting
• Heavy equipment and truck activity
• Temporary lane closures or traffic adjustments along US 377 and nearby streets
• Changes to parking access in the immediate area

FedEx is laying off nearly 100 employees at a location in the Alliance area of Fort Worth.

What's happening? A filing with the Texas Work Force Commission, submitted Dec. 29, noted 89 employees will be laid off March 2. The Working Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN notice, stated the change will happen at the FedEx Ship Center location.

Documents state that the FedEx reorganization initiative, which began in 2022 to improve efficiency and profits, is the reason behind the layoffs.

Impacted employees can request transfers to other FedEx locations, take severance or take leave while seeking other roles in the company.

• 2001 World Wide Drive, Fort Worth

Don Horn is running against Pat Fallon in the Republican primary to compete in November for the U.S. House of Representatives District 4 seat.

What voters should know: The winner in March will face the winner of the Democratic primary in November. Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. The questions include:

• What would your top priorities be if you are elected? 
• Why are you running for this position?
• What are the biggest challenges facing the cities in your district?

Stay informed on four road projects happening in McKinney and Flower Mound. 

Collin County

1. Bloomdale Road and Spur 195 realignment
Project: A construction and realignment project for the 4-lane Bloomdale Road will create a new connection at SH 5. A multilane roundabout will also be constructed at the intersection of Bloomdale Road and Spur 195.
Update: Design work on the project is 30% completed.

• Timeline: May 2025-late 2026 (design), construction to begin in spring 2027
• Cost: $6.6 million
• Funding source: city of McKinney

• Timeline: spring 2026-summer 2027
• Cost: $6.93 million
• Funding sources: town of Flower Mound

Ring in the spring at these 15 festivals and events across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

1. Texas Storytelling Festival: This four-day festival presents a range of storytelling activities, from folklore and ghost stories to poetry slams and oratory workshops. The festival also features a liars contest, an event where participants compete to see who can tell the most outlandish and entertaining story.

• March 12-15, times vary by day
• General admission tickets start at $60
• 321 E. McKinney St., Denton

• April 10-12, times vary by day
• Free (admission)
• 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney

• May 9, 2-9 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 142 N. Ohio St., Celina