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Smoke shop distance regulations near completion in Frisco

A new rule prohibiting smoke shops within 1,000 feet of certain locations, including schools, residences and other smoke shops, will move to the final phase of adoption after Frisco City Council recommended approval at a Jan. 6 meeting.

The specifics: The amendment defines a smoke shop as a new commercial land use, “the primary business of which is the selling, sampling or exhibiting of tobacco products, smokeless tobacco products, liquid nicotine, e-cigarettes ... and other smoking-related supplies, devices or accessories.”

Next steps: Following the recommendation of approval, city staff will prepare a final draft of the ordinance for the council to vote on next month.

 
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Hydrate IV Bar to offer IV therapy, vitamin injections in Frisco

Hydrate IV Bar is slated to open Jan. 26 in Frisco, franchise owner Ashley Shirley said.

The details: The business offers a variety of signature IV therapy cocktails including:

  • Recovery: contains B-complex, magnesium and B6
  • Jet lag: contains B-complex, B12 and vitamin C
  • Health and wellness: contains B-complex, vitamin C and magnesium
  • Immunity: contains vitamin C, magnesium and zinc
  • Athletic performance: contains B-complex, glutathione, magnesium and calcium

4112 Legacy Drive, Ste. 302, Frisco

 
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Salad and Go closing all Texas locations Jan. 11

Salad and Go will close all of its locations in Texas and Oklahoma on Jan. 11, the company confirmed on social media.

The specifics: Salad and Go is a drive-thru chain offering salads, wraps and soups. The company is closing all 25 of its remaining Texas locations.

The context: Salad and Go already closed multiple Texas stores in September, including all of their locations in Houston and San Antonio.

 
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$8.6M improvements coming to Terminal D at DFW Airport

Two renovations are coming to Terminal D at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

What's happening? The primary terminal for international travel will get additional security check-ins and screening options.

Swinerton Builders was selected to add two lanes to the central passenger screening checkpoint, 19 self-service bag drops and 42 self-service check-in kiosks. The $8.6 million contract started late last year and has a 390-day construction window.

Additional security checkpoints will help improve customer experience, meet the demand of international passengers and support the first phase of Terminal F, which is still under construction, according to documents.

Zooming in: During the Jan. 8 DFW board meeting, an amended contract with Allied Universal Security of Irving was approved for unarmed security and gate attendant services throughout DFW Airport.

The revised amount of $1.25 million was approved for future airport projects and the support may be temporary or permanent, according to meeting documents.

 
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AT&T announces HQ move to Plano, McKinney Sunset Amphitheater opening delayed: 8 recent Dallas-Fort Worth stories

Catch up on some of the biggest news out of Community Impact's Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas from Jan. 5-9.

1. AT&T to build new 54-acre global headquarters campus in Plano: AT&T is planning to relocate its global headquarters to a new 54-acre campus in Plano’s Legacy District. The new headquarters will be located at 5400 Legacy Drive, which is part of the former Ross Perot Electronic Data Systems campus at the intersection of Parkwood Boulevard and Legacy Drive.

2. McKinney Sunset Amphitheater now projected to open in 2027: Venu, the owner and developer behind the McKinney Sunset Amphitheater, is now targeting a completion date in 2027 instead of 2026. The $300 million project is already under construction after officials broke ground in June. The amphitheater was expected to debut in time for the 2026 touring season; however, the updated schedule now expects final completion in September 2027.

 

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