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318 additional homes planned for Brookhollow community in Prosper

Estates at Brookhollow is set to build 318 single-family homes just south of Walnut Grove High School, according to town documents.

What happened: The Prosper Planning and Zoning Commission approved preliminary plans for the project at an Aug. 4 meeting.

The context: The 140-acre subdivision will be part of the larger Brookhollow master-planned community that includes neighborhoods like Lakewood and Rutherford Creek, project representatives said.

Something to note: Plans for Estates at Brookhollow passed on the condition that the developers establish an independent homeowners association instead of incorporating the subdivision into the existing Lakewood HOA.

 
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Club Pilates sets opening date for Celina studio

Club Pilates’s studio in Celina will open Aug. 27, the company announced on social media.

How it works: Club Pilates offers four levels of Pilates classes:

  • Level 1: Foundation
  • Level 1.5: Progression
  • Level 2: Evolution
  • Level 2.5: Mastery
The setup: Club Pilates offers various tiers of group class memberships as well as private training, per the website.
  • 1520 S. Preston Road, Ste. 130, Celina

 
Neighboring News
North Texas Irish Festival will relocate to Denton from Dallas in 2027

The North Texas Irish Festival will move to Denton from Dallas in 2027, according to a news release from the organization.

The details: The festival will be held at the North Texas Fairgrounds, the location of the North Texas Fair & Rodeo, from March 13-14, according to the release. 

The festival celebrates Irish and Celtic music, dance and culture and includes events and entertainment such as live music, dance shows, storytelling, food, education and art exhibits.

The 2027 event will have multiple stages for live music, Irish step dancing performances, cultural demonstrations, historic storytelling, vendor and shopping opportunities, activities for children and authentic food and beverages, the release states.

The backstory: The North Texas Irish Festival started in 1983 and has been located in Fair Park in Dallas since 1984, according to the organization’s website. It is produced by the Southwest Celtic Music Association, a Dallas-based nonprofit.

 

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

DFW Restaurant Week celebrates 30th anniversary

More than 150 restaurants throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area will take part in the 30th annual DFW Restaurant Week.

The event officially runs from Aug. 10 to Sept. 7; however, some restaurants will do a preview weekend Aug. 6-9, according to the DFW Restaurant Week website.

The culinary event will feature prix fixe menu dining options ranging from $29 to $99, with 20% of the cost donated to the North Texas Food Bank or Lena Pope in Tarrant County.


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Hocco The Indian Kitchen now open in Frisco

Hocco The Indian Kitchen opened in May off Preston Road in Frisco.

A company representative said in an email that the restaurant aims to bring “the authentic flavors of India to the United States through a modern fast-casual dining experience.”

Hocco is backed by the Chona family, “one of India's most respected names in the food industry, whose journey began eight decades ago and has grown across three generations of serving exceptional food with uncompromising quality,” the representative said. The brand has grown and diversified to include restaurants, cafes, ice creams and ready-to-eat foods to serve customers across the globe.


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