DTX-RIC: Impact 10/29/2025

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A new dog training facility is set to move into Richardson near the Dal-Rich Towne Square shopping center.

Richardson City Council approved a special use permit for What A Great Dog! Training Center during its Oct. 27 meeting.

What they offer: The dog training center will offer “positive, reward-based dog training,” owner Maureen Patin said during the meeting.

What A Great Dog offers group and private dog and puppy training and manners classes in the facility. It also offers specialized in-home training options, drop-off day school and online training courses.

Plano ISD has reopened Murphy Middle School after temporarily closing it to complete environmental remediation improvements.

The details: At an Oct. 21 work session, Deputy Superintendent Johnny Hill confirmed that the district received a certification indicating the school passed indoor air quality and humidity tests.

Staff returned to the facilities Oct. 16 and students Oct. 20, according to PISD’s website.

The remediation work began after community members reported concerns of mold, which was then tested by two independent air quality assessments.

Results showed that several areas of the building were affected by elevated humidity issues and visible mold growth, but no black mold was detected in the building, according to Hill’s presentation.

Plano ISD contracted independent mold and heating, ventilation and air conditioning specialists to lead the remediation efforts, which included:

• In-depth cleaning of HVAC systems
• Surface disinfecting
• Installation of dehumidifiers and air purifiers
• Carpet replacement
• Window resealing

Tee Time Bar recently opened, a company representative said.

The business features seven golf simulator bays and two private golf simulator rooms.

Tee Time Bar offers a full-service bar and restaurant. The dining area features large windows overlooking a zen garden. Patio seating is also available.

What they serve: The lunch menu features gluten friendly options, including:

• Tee Time shrimp cocktail
• Crab dip
• Pork belly bites

Huntington Bancshares announced in October that it would acquire Cadence Bank, which has several locations throughout Austin, Dallas and Houston. 

What you need to know: Huntington Bancshares shared an Oct. 27 news release stating that it would acquire Cadence Bank, which has 390 locations throughout the southern U.S. 

The release states that with the acquisition, Huntington will not close any existing Cadence Bank branches.