DTX-PLN: Impact 7/2/2026

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Arbor Hills Nature Preserve trails now open after $1.2M erosion control project

A trail near the playground at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve and a parking area has now reopened after the city completed a $1.2 million erosion control project.

What you need to know: Work for the project was completed June 26, according to the city’s parks and recreation department.

The background: Work for the erosion control project took place at the northeastern pedestrian bridge on the main trail loop and behind the main entrance pavilions, per previous reporting.

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Shipley Do-Nuts to open new location near Plano-Frisco border

A new donut shop from Shipley Do-Nuts is opening soon near the Plano-Frisco border.

The details: Building renovations for the new location will start in August and are estimated to be completed by the end of September, according to a filing from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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On The Business Beat

Texas Republic Bank celebrates 15 years of local banking

Texas Republic Bank is celebrating 15 years of community banking in Collin County.

The details: The local bank has origins dating back to 1891, and it was acquired by a team of investors to become Texas Republic Bank in April 2011. CEO David Baty said being a true community bank is defined by local ownership, local management and local decisions.

Quote of note: “If you have that, you have the true community bank,” Baty said. “If you don't have those ingredients, it doesn't matter what your name is, you're not a true community bank.”

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