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Allen’s Steady Together project to expand, add fall prevention services at 4 senior living facilities

Allen officials are expanding the city’s fall prevention initiative.

Following the successful rollout of the first two phases, the Allen Fire Department is bringing its Steady Together project to four additional senior living facilities, according to a city news release.

The specifics: The project aims to reduce fall-related injuries by 20% over the next three years through education, home safety assessments and other resources. Phase 3 of the Steady Together project began in July with the goal of providing resources to approximately 500 additional residents, the release states. In the past month, members of the Allen Fire Department have provided four additional fall prevention lessons and completed 36 home safety visits, according to the release.

By the numbers: Resources provided during Phase 1 included:

  • 61 home safety visits
  • 16 individualized fall prevention lessons
  • 280 free environmental modifications, including grabber tools, nonslip bath mats, grab bars, smoke alarms and more

 
In Your Area
Racing Miami now offering motorsports merchandise at Allen Premium Outlets

Racing Miami is now open at the Allen Premium Outlets, a company representative said.

The details: The business offers motorsports merchandise including T-shirts, hats, polos, sweatshirts, accessories and more, its website states.

  • 820 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 310, Allen

 
Across The Region
DFW Restaurant Week celebrates 30th anniversary

More than 150 restaurants throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area will take part in the 30th annual DFW Restaurant Week.

The gist: The event officially runs from Aug. 10 to Sept. 7, however, some restaurants will do a preview weekend Aug. 6-9, according to the DFW Restaurant Week website. The culinary event will feature prix fixe menu dining options ranging from $29 to $99, with 20% of the cost donated to the North Texas Food Bank or Lena Pope in Tarrant County. Lena Pope offers mental health options, counseling, substance abuse counseling and early learning centers, according to its website.

By the numbers: Restaurants in Dallas raised $505,235 for North Texas Food Bank, while restaurants in Tarrant County raised $176,092 for Lena Pope, according to the website.

The details: Restaurant Week launches Aug. 10-16, but many restaurants will extend the special menu through Labor Day, according to the website. Participating eateries are located in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton and Rockwall counties.

 
Transportation Tuesday
Stonebridge Drive extension, Lebanon Road widening: See 5 DFW transportation projects

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

1. Prosper Trail construction
Project: Prosper Trail will undergo a full pavement reconstruction from Coit Road to Custer Road. The new pavement section will be a four-lane concrete divided roadway.
Update: The design phase is nearing completion, and construction is expected to begin in summer 2028.

  • Timeline: summer 2028-summer 2029
  • Cost: $13.45 million
  • Funding source: town of Prosper

2. Stonebridge Drive extension
Project: Crews will construct two lanes of Stonebridge Drive between US 380 and Bloomdale Road. A full six-lane bridge will be constructed over Wilson Creek.
Update: The preliminary alignment study is nearly complete. A final design contract is expected to be presented to McKinney City Council for approval in fall 2026.
  • Timeline: Final design is expected to begin in fall 2026. Construction is expected to begin in 2028.
  • Cost: $35 million
  • Funding source: city of McKinney

 

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