Renovations on Briercliff Park in southeast Denton are set to begin this fall, city of Denton officials confirmed.

The details: The renovations will begin at the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2026, city staff said. A Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing shows that construction was expected to start Sept. 24.

While the filing states the cost of the renovations will be $4.1 million, the city confirmed the total cost of the project, including design, will come out to $4.21 million.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department bestowed a $750,000 grant toward the park renovations, and the remaining amount will be covered by a combination of government bonds and park dedication and development fees.

Renovations include a new splash pad, paving, sidewalks and trails, playground replacements and landscaping improvements.

Universal Smoke & Vape opened its doors in September and will hold a grand opening at the beginning of October, a company representative said.

The details: The shop focuses on creating a welcoming, clean and modern shopping experience for customers, the representative said. The store offers a wide range of products, such as vapes, tobacco, cigars, hookahs and smoking accessories.

The store has a distinct Denton feel, competitive pricing and a knowledgeable staff who provides a comfortable shopping environment, the representative said.

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A $430 million data center is planned for north Fort Worth and an Amazon facility will be constructed at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Check out some of the latest North Texas construction projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

1. DSV warehouse in Denton: A transportation and logistics company founded in Denmark is remodeling and expanding an existing warehouse space for its new facility in Denton, per a TDLR filing.

• Location: 1110 N. Western Blvd., Denton

• Estimated timeline: Sept. 28, 2026-March 12, 2027

• Estimated cost: $1.24 billion

2. Colovore Alliance data center in Fort Worth: Construction on a new data center is expected to begin before the end of the year at AllianceTexas, per a TDLR filing.

• Location: 14700 Heritage Parkway, Fort Worth

• Estimated timeline: Dec. 1, 2026-2028

• Estimated cost: $430 million

A new program from the Transportation Security Administration, new speed limits on International Parkway, new parking and access fees, hotel topping out and flight changes are among the updates from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Gateside by TSA PreCheck: Gateside is a new program launched that allows non-flyers with an eligible TSA PreCheck membership to enter the secure area to meet or see off friends and family at the gate, meet for a layover, or shop or eat at restaurants within the airport.

The TSA website says the program is free and to apply one to three days before a planned visit. Children can also participate but must be included on their parent/guardian's application.

Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding will threaten large parts of Texas this week, Gov. Greg Abbott told reporters Sept. 28.

The overview: The governor pointed to severe flooding that occurred in South-Central Texas in mid-July, damaging property, sweeping cars off roadways and killing two people. This week's storms will impact "a far more vast portion of the state" than the July flooding, he warned.

The details: Abbott said heavy rains will "really dramatically affect" the majority of the state on Sept. 30, and the National Weather Service noted that "North-Central Texas is a particular concern."

"We don't have the information needed right now to advise Texans on exactly what's going to happen in our rivers," Abbott told reporters. "I can tell you this, however: Everyone should expect the rivers to rise."