Wilkinson’s Fine Goods will expand its store in 2026 to accommodate the store’s brands and goods and to give customers a more immersive experience, owner Clint Wilkinson said.

“We’re taking our time to do [the expansion] right—staying thoughtful about the details, the materials, and the overall feel,” he told Community Impact. “It’s important to us that when the doors fully open, it feels like a natural evolution of Wilkinson’s, not a departure from it.

What’s happening? Wilkinson said the store will remain in the same location and that the expansion will show that Wilkinson’s Fine Goods is more than a retail store. 

The store is known for its western wear, such as clothes and boots for men and women, and its accessories, including jewelry, hats, leather goods and belt buckles.

The backstory: Wilkinson’s Fine Goods was founded in 1957 by Wilkinson’s grandfather, Weldon Burgoon, who was from Denton. The store originally was named Weldon’s Saddle Shop & Western Wear, according to the company website.

347 E. Hickory St., Denton

Tattoo shop and art gallery The Artist Grove will open at its new West McKinney Street location in mid-January, owner Xana Hammonds said.

What's happening? The company announced it was moving from 120 E. McKinney St. in a mid-December social media post. 

Outside of creating body art, The Artist Grove can either host or travel for tattoo parties, according to its website.

The tattoo shop also features artwork produced by local artists for both display and sale, according to the company website.

• Opening at the new location in mid-January
• 325 W. McKinney St., Denton

Watch manufacturer Invicta is now open at Tanger Outlets Fort Worth.

The details: Invicta produces a variety of watches, including both mechanical and battery-powered models, such as divers' and chronograph watches, according to its website. The store also sells sunglasses, fragrances and watch cases.

The background: The store’s arrival was announced in a news release in November, according to previous reporting. 

• 15853 N. Freeway, Ste. 1048, Fort Worth

The second phase of a trail project in Shadow Ridge Park could begin in January.

Flower Mound Town Council unanimously approved a contract for the project, which is worth nearly $194,000, during the Jan. 5 meeting.

The overview: Apex Concrete Construction will work on the next phase of the trail project, which costs a little over $193,981, according to town documents. Funding for the project will come from the town’s 2025 bond, which was approved by voters last May.

The second phase of work on the trail will include the removal of 582 square yards of existing sidewalk and addition of 1,654 square yards of concrete trail, per town documents. Additional improvements to the trail include five new pedestrian ramps and the replacement of trail sections that do not meet Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards.

Looking ahead: Construction of the second phase is expected to begin in January, per town documents, and last between four and six weeks.

Texas charter system Harmony Public Schools launched a new virtual learning platform on Jan. 5 that allows students across the state to take high school courses online.

The overview: The Harmony Online Learning program includes dozens of courses aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards, all of which are self-paced, according to a news release.

More details: Students can choose from dozens of courses in core subjects, electives, Advanced Placement and Career and Technical Education, according to the program’s website. The offerings aim to help students complete credit recovery, get ahead with their requirements and access courses not available at their home campus. Credit earned through Harmony may be applied toward high school graduation requirements depending on local district policies, per the release.

One more thing: Interested families can enroll online, and spring courses begin Jan. 12, per the release. The cost of tuition per course is $325, a spokesperson from Harmony Public Schools told Community Impact.

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