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Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Frisco mayor

Learn about the candidates running for Frisco mayor.

What you need to know: Election day is May 2 with early voting running April 20-28. The last day to register to vote is April 2. 

The details: Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

 
In Your Area
Embroid It to relocate from The Shops at Willow Bend to Frisco

Local embroidery and sewing shop Embroid It is relocating to Frisco. 

What you need to know: A store representative said the business will move from its location at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano to 8750 Main St. by the end of April. Embroid It offers embroidery, screen printing and personalized monogram services, according to its website.

  • 8750 Main St., Frisco

 
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Little Woodrow’s Bar & Grill serves margaritas, bar fare in Frisco

Little Woodrow’s Bar & Grill recently opened in Frisco.

On the menu: Little Woodrow’s drink menu features a variety of beer, seltzers and cocktails. The food menu features sliders, tacos, pizzas and more.

  • 8320 SH 121, Frisco

 
Transportation Tuesday
See 5 road project updates in Dallas-Fort Worth

Stay informed on five road projects happening around Dallas-Fort Worth. 

1. Traffic signals along Bloomdale Road 
Project: Two traffic lights will be constructed on Bloomsdale Road at the intersections of Hardin Boulevard and Community Avenue.
Update: The city of McKinney approved a contract with traffic engineering firm Lee Engineering during a March 17 meeting for preliminary engineering and final design services for the traffic signals. 

  • Timeline: TBD
  • Cost: $122,337
  • Funding source: city of McKinney


2. Parker Road bridge construction 
Project: Construction crews will replace bridge culvert between Canoncita Lane and Bandolino Lane to allow water from Pittman Creek to flow under Parker Road.
Update: A segment of Parker Road in Plano will be reduced to two lanes in each direction starting March 23.
  • Timeline: Work will take 10 months to complete.
  • Cost: $1.8 million
  • Funding sources: federal sources, city of Plano

 

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