As drought conditions increase the risk of wildfires, Denton and Collin County residents will see restrictions on outdoor burning.

In a nutshell: Both counties are under a mandatory burn ban as of Aug. 25, according to local officials.

What you need to know: The mandatory burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, and hot work like welding is subject to restrictions, per the release.

The conditions: Aug. 30 marks the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s 46th day with only trace amounts of rain, based on readings from the official climate site at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The streak is tied for the area’s tenth longest stretch of consecutive days without measurable precipitation on record, per the National Weather Service.

In similar news: The Denton and Collin County burn bans come as the Ross fire continues to rage through Palo Pinto county, roughly two hours west of Dallas-Fort Worth.

GyroHaus is looking to open in the Celina East shopping development next spring, owner Toni Mehmedi said.

In a nutshell: The Mediterranean restaurant will feature an assembly-line service style where customers make selections to build their own bowls and gyros, Mehmedi said.

What else: Mehmedi also owns Celina Star Cafe on Pecan Street and is planning to open another restaurant called Brunch Factory in the Celina West shopping development early next year.

• 305 E. Ownsby Parkway, Ste. 155, Celina

Check out five upcoming and ongoing transportation projects around Dallas-Fort Worth.

1. Coleman Street Widening
Project: Coleman Street in Prosper is being widened to four lanes. One project will widen the roadway from two to four lanes between Gorgeous Road and Prosper Trail, and a second project will construct the remaining two southbound lanes of Coleman Street between Prosper Trail and Prosper High School.
Update: Both projects are nearing completion of the design phase. The town has acquired necessary right of way for both sections, and utility relocation is underway.

• Timeline: winter 2026-winter 2027
• Cost: $6.65 million (Gorgeous Road to Prosper Trail), $3.77 million (Prosper Trail to Prosper High School)
• Funding source: town of Prosper

• Timeline: late July-early September
• Cost: not available
• Funding source: Atmos Gas

Three candidates are running for the Texas House of Representatives District 61 seat in the upcoming Nov. 3 election.

What you need to know: Republican incumbent Keresa Richardson is running against Democratic candidate Brittany Black and Green Party candidate Anissa Chilmeran.

Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or shortened to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name.