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Prosper council adds rules for DNT development, dual-brand hotels

Prosper officials are moving forward with new ordinances to support development along the future Dallas North Tollway.

In a nutshell: Town officials set new standards for the Dallas North Tollway District in February, and town staff are working to incorporate those standards into the town’s ordinances, Director of Development Services David Hoover said.

Sorting out details: The tollway development standards the town set in February include guidance on landscaping, open space and parking that were incorporated into the town’s development code.

What else: The amendments also included clarification on dual-brand hotels, a model where two hotel brands operate a shared facility. Under the new definition, any dual-brand hotel in Prosper must include at least one full-service hotel brand, and dual-brand hotels will be subject to special approval from council.

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Drybar salon coming soon to Gates of Prosper

Drybar is opening a location at the Gates of Prosper, franchise owner Stephanie A. Parker said.

What they offer: The salon specializes in blowout services that include washing, drying and styling, and clients can choose from add-ons like hair masks and scalp massages, according to the company’s website.

Stay tuned: The Prosper Drybar location is targeting an Aug. 7 opening date depending on final inspections and permitting, Parker said.

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3 Dallas Love Field updates: federal funding, new route, Amazon partnership

The Federal Aviation Administration will invest $23.7 million in Dallas Love Field Airport to enhance the travel experience for families.

Southwest Airlines will add new routes out of Love Field starting in early 2027, and Amazon Web Services is partnering with Southwest Airlines for technology improvements.

Federal Aviation Administration investments: According to a news release, the FAA grant will be used to reconstruct passenger boarding bridges, making it easier for families with small children to board and deplane.

The grant is funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. More than $5 billion has been allocated since 2022, a year after former President Joe Biden signed it into law, authorizing $550 billion in new investments and programs.

Amazon Web Services: Southwest Airlines and Amazon Web Services will work on a transition from an on-premises environment to a cloud-based, artificial intelligence- and agent-enabled architecture by 2028, according to a news release.

Southwest Airlines: Southwest Airlines will add a new route from Love Field to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The route starts March 11, 2027.