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When John Dougherty opened Conquer Fitness in Frisco in January of 2019, he wielded a doctorate in physical therapy, two personal loans and five credit cards which he maxed out to make his dream a reality.

Six years later, his business has expanded to five additional locations across the metroplex, using a model focused on clients aged 40 and older to help them achieve their health goals.

Quote of note: “The bulk of the clients come in with an initial weight loss goal, once they start strength training they're getting results on weight loss,” Dougherty said. “They are also stronger, not in pain, moving better and have more energy and flexibility. Overall, they feel better and that’s what creates the addiction—if you will—to the long term journey.”

• 4681 Ohio Drive, Ste. 110, Frisco

Frisco's Mochas & Javas is closing later this month.

The overview: The coffee shop and bakery announced the Frisco closure in a Jan. 15 social media post. Mochas & Javas is a Texas-based chain of coffee shops that serves coffee, teas, java-chinos, smoothies and baked goods.

• 11660 Legacy Drive, Ste. 1996, Frisco

Looking for something to do? Check out these nine events upcoming this January and February in Frisco.

Frisco Maker Faire
Hosted by Sci-Tech in partnership with Play Frisco, the community event features makers and creators from a variety of skills, hobbies and interests. Attendees can meet individual makers, organizations and businesses from Frisco and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Dallas Open
The 2026 Dallas Open will be hosted in Frisco’s Ford Center. The event will bring pro tennis players from across the globe to the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco.

Stay informed about transportation projects around Dallas-Fort Worth with these five road project updates.

1. Renner Road water project

Project: The work will increase the water system capacity in northwest Richardson, including the installation of a new waterline along Renner Road. Construction of a new ground storage tank and pump station near Point North Park will also occur in the final stage of the project.

Update: The westbound lane on Renner Road near Custer Parkway is now open. Renner Road may still experience temporary rolling lane closures during non-peak traffic hours as the project enters the final construction phase.

• Timeline: Anticipated completion this winter
• Cost: $75 million
• Funding source: city of Richardson, North Texas Municipal Water District

The University of North Texas will offer free tuition to families who meet certain criteria starting in the 2026-27 school year.

The breakdown: The new initiative, called the North Texas Promise Program, will give first-time college freshmen living in Texas the opportunity to earn an undergraduate degree without paying tuition or the mandatory fees, UNT announced in a Jan. 14 news release.

The program covers four years, or eight consecutive semesters. The fees will be compensated by a combination of federal, state and institutional grants, according to UNT’s website.

What they're saying: “With the North Texas Promise, more outstanding Texas students will be able to access a college education that prepares them to unlock their full potential,” UNT President Harrison Keller said. “I am proud we are able to offer this program grounded in our core values and our commitment to create enduring value for the public good.”