New residential pavement projects are expected to start within two months after Plano City Council approved $2.05 million for maintenance at a meeting Aug. 10.

In a nutshell: The city awarded $2,055,600 for ICOS Management, LLC, a Frisco-based company, to repair 27,500 square-yards of residential concrete streets, 200 square-feet of sidewalk and 62 barrier-free ramps throughout the city.

The Cheese Lab had its soft opening in late June at Legacy Hall in Plano.

What they offer: The Cheese Lab offers a variety of sandwich melts, biscuits, bagels and burritos. The restaurant takes familiar classics and blends it with inventive recipes, according to its website.

A Richardson office building is on track to include retail and other businesses after City Council unanimously approved a rezoning Aug. 10.

The gist: The 5,300-square-foot office building is located at 200 S. Cottonwood Drive near Cottonwood Park. City planner Christine Ross said the current owners purchased the building in 2015 but have had difficulties attracting tenants.

The area used to be primarily doctor and dentist offices, but many of these businesses have phased out. Under the rezoning, the building will now be allowed to lease to a bakery, barbershop or beauty salon or other retail business.