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Celina City Council approves city’s first car dealership

The details: The dealership, Ewing Buick GMC, will be located on the western side of future Dallas North Tollway north of Frontier Parkway.

Why it matters: While sales tax on passenger vehicles goes to the state, the city of Celina will be able to collect property tax, inventory tax and sales tax on service parts.

Quote of note: “Ewing has demonstrated a commitment to doing the right thing and listening and working in partnership with the city,” Development Services Director Dusty McAfee said.

 
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Smoothie King now open off US 380 in Prosper

Prosper's second Smoothie King location is now open, according to store owner Kathleen Franco.

The gist: Smoothie King offers a variety of smoothies, bowls and coffees as well as a selection of added enhancements and flavors.

  • 4890 W. University Drive, Ste. 80, Prosper

 

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

Gen Korean BBQ to host grand opening with free meals for first 100 guests

Amanda Vogle, the restaurant's owner, said the first 100 people will eat free March 14. The next 50 people will get 50% off, and the 20 people who dine in after that will get 20% off.

Gen Korean BBQ House allows guests to cook their own meats, such as beef, pork or chicken, in a built-in tabletop grill. The Denton restaurant is the only Gen Korean BBQ House in North Texas to have fresh sushi on the menu.

The restaurant officially opened March 3.

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🍽️ Grill N Crust serves pizza, fajitas and more in Plano
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🍕 Zalat Pizza opens in Colleyville Town Center
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🌮 Barrio Tacos serves tacos, margaritas in McKinney
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🥘 Red Hot Indo-Chinese and Indian Kitchen specializes in shareable dishes in McKinney
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Late-night ice cream shop, The Scoop N Scootery, celebrates opening of first Texas location

The Scoop N Scootery had a soft opening March 11 in preparation for the grand opening of its first Texas location in Fort Worth.

The late-night ice cream shop offers fully loaded ice cream sundaes with pastry cores.

Locals can attend the grand opening starting at 1 p.m. March 14. Attendees can enjoy music, photo opportunities and giveaways throughout the day.

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Here are 10 upcoming St. Patrick’s Day events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

The Dallas-Fort Worth area has a wide variety of St. Patrick’s Day events coming up on and before the main day. Here are some ways to celebrate the Irish holiday this year.

St. Paddy’s Day Celebration at Denton County Brewing Company
Head to the Denton County Brewing Company this weekend for live music and raffles throughout the day. Locals can also participate in its St. Paddy’s Day Pub Supper and Recovery Pub Run 5K.

  • March 13-15, 17, times vary
  • $65-85 for Pub Supper, free for Pub Run
  • 200 E. McKinney St., Denton

Lakeside Village St. Paddy’s Festival
The Tavern at Lakeside is offering live music, drinks and food trucks at a day-long event this weekend. 
  • March 14, 1-10 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 2600 Lakeside Parkway, Ste. 100, Flower Mound

Cowtown Goes Green
The Fort Worth Stockyards will have food and drink, armadillo races, lawn games, pony rides, old west gunfight shows and more this weekend.
  • March 14, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 130 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth

 

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