Richardson City Council will host two public hearings this month to hear residents’ feedback on the potential $223.4 million bond program.

The details: The public hearings will be held at the Jan. 5 and Jan. 12 City Council meetings, both starting at 6 p.m.

What you need to know: City Manager Don Magner presented city staff’s final bond project recommendations to council on Dec. 15, which included $114.6 million for street projects, $36 million for fire station expansions and $22.2 million for parks projects.

There is no tax rate increase anticipated as part of the current bond package.

International dessert shop Melt n Dip opened its first Texas location in Richardson’s CORE District in December, according to a social media announcement.

The specifics: The late-night spot offers a variety of desserts, including gelato, cheesecake and chocolate-covered waffles and crepes, as well as fruit and coff

Dallas Love Field Airport will be gaining a new restaurant this month, though an opening date has not been determined, said Lauren Rounds, the external communications and marketing manager for the airport. 

A joint restaurant containing IHOP and Applebees will be located on the public side of the terminal, between the Transportation Security Administration screening area and the baggage claim hallway, she said. 

The diner will be where the former Bruegger’s Bagels was located, which closed in August, Rounds said. 

Fast-casual eatery Jason's Deli is celebrating its 50th anniversary by honoring the fresh food, people and communities that have defined the restaurant, officials announced in a Dec. 30 news release.

The background: The deli was founded in 1976 by Joe Tortorice Jr. in Beaumont and has since branched out to 114 Texas locations and 235 delis nationwide in 27 states, per the release.

What's new: According to the release, the eatery is celebrating its anniversary by spotlighting new soups during the National Soup Month of January, while also rolling out new items, including the Deli-Bration Cookie—a sugar cookie topped with sprinkles—and returning others.

In their own words: “Our 50th anniversary is about staying true to what’s made Jason’s Deli special since day one—thoughtfully prepared dishes, diverse selections and genuine care for the people we serve,” Clare Wilson, vice president of culinary and R&D at Jason’s Deli, said in the release.