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Prosper council approves tennis-themed development

Volleys Village, a mixed-use development anchored by a tennis club, has been approved by Prosper Town Council.

In a nutshell: In addition to the tennis club, the development will include a hotel, event center, retail, restaurants and office space.

The local impact: The development’s central tennis club will draw business to Prosper by making the town a “destination” for tennis and pickleball, project representative Billproject representative Bill Dahlstrom said.

 
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Moka & Co. pours traditional Yemeni coffee in Prosper

Moka & Co. opened its Prosper location on University Drive on June 16, a company representative confirmed.

What's special about it: The cafe’s menu features coffee blended with Yemeni spices, like mufawar made with cardamom and maleki made with honey and coffee husks.

A new chapter: This is Moka & Co.’s first location in Texas, according to the website. Additional locations are planned for Mansfield and Round Rock.

  • 2281 E. University Drive, Ste. 10, Prosper

 

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Six Flags Over Texas postpones opening of new 'Tormenta Rampaging Run' coaster

Six Flags Over Texas has postponed the opening of its new Tormenta Rampaging Run coaster due to commissioning and testing taking longer than expected, per a company social media post. A new opening date will be announced at a later time.

The details: The Tormenta Rampaging Run reaches 309 feet above ground and has a 285-foot drop, according to the Six Flags website.

The coaster will come with a new immersive, themed area with inspirations from Spain, according to a news release. Visitors can explore a fictional town called Rancho de la Tormenta Plaza and a new restaurant, Cocina Abuela. The restaurant will offer Spanish and Latin American cuisine like Spanish rice, chicken tinga and housemade guacamole.

The new ride is opening ahead of the Arlington amusement park celebrating its 65th anniversary Aug. 1, according to the release. The Arlington location is the company’s first location.

  • 2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Pints with a Purpose

Antebellum - Tribute to Lady A

June 26, 6-8 p.m.
Allen

June 27, 7:30 p.m.
Grapevine

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Match Day Market at The Star

Cowtown Burger Showdown

June 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Frisco

June 28, 3-7 p.m.
Fort Worth

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