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7 road projects under construction, upcoming in Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake

Here are seven roads that are under construction or will soon be under construction in Grapevine, Southlake and Colleyville.

Upcoming projects: Euless-Grapevine Road, Grapevine
Project
: Work will take place between SH 360 and Hughes Road and includes two new travel lanes, sidewalks and traffic signal improvements.
Update: Grapevine Marketing and Communications Manager Mona Quintanilla said the contractor is authorized to start the project

  • Timeline: construction starting end of 2025
  • Cost: $2.1 million
  • Funding sources: city of Grapevine, federal funds

Ongoing projects: Randol Mill Avenue waterline and sidewalk improvements
Project
: The project includes adding a new waterline and constructing a sidewalk
Update: Construction started October 6 and one lane will remain open during construction.
  • Timeline: October 2025-spring 2026
  • Cost: $2.45 million
  • Funding source: city of Southlake

Completed projects: Snakey Lane guardrails
Project
: The project included replacing 350 linear feet of guardrails at three different locations that had been damaged.
  • Cost: $16,819
  • Funding source: city of Grapevine

 
Now Open
Birdie Bridal offers curated wedding dress selections in Colleyville

Birdie Bridal now offers curated wedding dresses for Colleyville-area brides-to-be, according to the showroom’s Instagram.

The details: Birdie Bridal is located in The Village and offers all different styles of wedding dresses including modern, classic, ball gowns and mermaid-style dresses, according to its website. 

  • 85 Village Lane, Ste. 100, Colleyville

 
On The Transportation Beat
American Airlines adds 1 route, cancels another

American Airlines has stopped flights to Eugene, Oregon, out of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, but will add a trip to Colorado later this year.

In addition, more flights will be added to San Jose, California, from DFW Airport early next year, ahead of the 2026 Super Bowl.

Zooming in: According to the Fort Worth-based airline's website, service will resume to Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport in Gunnison, Colorado, in December. A search of flight plans shows the route will start Dec. 18.

A closer look: American Airlines has canceled its direct flight to Eugene, Oregon. Seasonal flights to the town, which is home to the University of Oregon, were offered.

One more thing: American will also offer 10,000 additional seats on flights to San Jose between Feb. 5 and Feb. 10, 2026, for the Super Bowl, taking place at Levi’s Stadium, on Feb 8. 

There will be seven flights from DFW Airport to San Jose per day, Feb. 5-6, and eight flights from San Jose to DFW Airport on Feb. 9.

 
Key Information
Early voting begins Oct. 20: What to know before heading to the polls

Early voting in the Nov. 4 election begins Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31. During early voting, registered voters can cast ballots at any polling place within their county of residence, according to the secretary of state’s office.

What to bring: Voters must bring one of seven forms of identification to the polls:

  • A Texas driver license (issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety)
  • A Texas personal ID card (issued by the DPS)
  • A Texas handgun license (issued by the DPS)
  • A Texas election ID certificate (issued by the DPS)
  • A U.S. military ID card with the voter’s photograph
  • A U.S. citizenship certificate with the voter’s photograph
  • A U.S. passport

Voters may bring written materials, such as notes and sample ballots, to the polls to help them cast their votes, according to the secretary of state’s office.

On the ballot: Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution during the Nov. 4 election.

For additional information about the candidates and propositions on your local ballot, visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

 
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CI
Community Impact relaunches InCIder program

As Community Impact enters its third decade, it’s returning to its roots of growth and deeper reader connections. The “Patron” program, which began in 2020 by reader demand, is relaunching as the InCIder this month.

“This relaunch represents our renewed commitment to readers who support our local news,” CEO John Garrett said. “Beyond funding great journalism, we also want to reward our InCIders and build deeper connections with them, creating a true sense of community around the work we do.”


The InCIder program currently gives donors access to a special Saturday email edition across each metro: Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio.


Memberships are currently $10 per month or $110 annually. A membership will include the previously mentioned perks, as well as:

  • Quarterly discounts at local businesses 
  • Invites to in-person events
  • Optional naming and “thank you” in our newspaper
  • Community Impact swag
  • InCIder anniversary gift

 

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Editor

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General Manager

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