Wendy Michaelis and her daughter, Anna Bell, are the owners and operators of FixAIRx, a forensic indoor environmental health company based in Denton County, which is dedicated to assessing the air quality to address complex indoor health concerns. 

Zooming in: Elevated mold exposure can affect health, especially for people who are sensitive, allergic, asthmatic, immunocompromised or already dealing with other health concerns, Michaelis said. Damp or moldy buildings are associated with respiratory symptoms, asthma concerns, allergic rhinitis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, respiratory infections and eczema. 

“It’s crazy that 13 years ago, I started this company to find solutions for Anna’s asthma. I never expected that this would become our journey together.” Michaelis said.

Diving in deeper: Community Impact spoke with Michaelis, a licensed mold assessment consultant, on how to monitor a home’s air quality, especially when it comes to mold assessment and mold remediation.

The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD revenue growth committee, which is a committee made up of volunteers, trustee members and district staff, presented ideas that could lead to $2 million in annual revenue after three years at the May 18 board meeting. 

The board of trustees did not vote to move forward with these ideas, and discussions will continue to be held. 

The overview: The ideas for generating revenue for the district included: 

• Increasing bookings for events at Mustang-Panther Stadium year-round, which could include tournaments, camps and concerts
• Adding premium reserved seating at Mustang-Panther Stadium and reserved parking for the stadium and other district properties 
• Advertising space printed directly onto speed bumps in parking lots
• Optimizing concessions by creating standardized menus, handling peak demand more efficiently and leveraging the district's bulk buying power to increase profit margins

A new sushi restaurant with an all-you-can-eat option, Hokkaido Sushi, is now open.

What's on the menu: The menu includes several entree options, including stir fry, udon noodle dishes, sushi rolls, soups and salads. Diners can also purchase an all-you-can-eat option for either adults or children ages 5-12, which includes all of the restaurant’s menu items. Children 5 years old and younger eat free.

What else: Hokkaido Sushi opened in a space formerly occupied by Buffalo Wild Wings, which relocated in 2024.

• 1525 William D. Tate Ave., Grapevine

Several business have filed construction permits with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Check out five major construction permits filed around the Metroplex.

Simpson Manufacturing expansion: California-based manufacturing company Simpson Manufacturing is scheduled to build a 278,000-square-foot expansion at its McKinney plant near the McKinney airport, according to TDLR documents. The expansion will add space to the existing manufacturing and warehouse buildings, and include a remodel for the building’s office and training space. The company produces construction equipment and parts, including  anchors and fasteners, their website states.

• Location: 2151 S. Airport Drive, McKinney
• Estimated timeline: Sept. 1-March 31, 2028
• Estimated cost: $57 million

• Location: 3060 Summit Ave., Plano
• Estimated timeline: Aug. 1-Aug. 1, 2027
• Estimated cost: $14.8 million