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See which city offices, facilities are closed for Fourth of July in Keller, Roanoke, Fort Worth

Several facilities and offices will be closed or have limited hours for the Fourth of July. Take a look to see which Keller, Roanoke and Fort Worth government offices will have adjusted hours during the holiday weekend.

Keller will have several adjusted facility hours. While Keller Town Hall will be closed as usual on Friday, Keller Parks and Recreation will host the sixth annual Keller Lights.

The event will be from 6-10 p.m. July 3 and have live music from Emerald City, a hotdog eating contest, balloon artists, face painting, an aerialist performer, temporary tattoos, photo ops, stilt walkers, a bubble artist and a fireworks show, according to the city’s Facebook page.

Other city facility closures include:

Keller Senior Activities Center: closed July 3
Keller Public Library: closed July 3-4
The Keller Pointe: closing at 5 p.m. July 3; adjusted July 4 hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. with pools closing at 7 p.m.

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In Your Community

Pirate Panda Brewing breaks ground on 2-story brew pub in Roanoke

Roanoke’s newest brewery is one step closer to opening.

What’s happening? Pirate Panda Brewing held a groundbreaking ceremony June 29, marking the first step in construction for the two-story brewery that will be at 200 S. Oak St.

Roanoke officials were present, including Mayor Scooter Gierisch and members of the Metroport Chamber of Commerce.

Brothers Pablo and David Medina are behind the project and said they selected Roanoke as the location for the brewery because of the city’s family-friendly atmosphere. Pablo Medina will be the master brewer behind the concept.

He said he specializes in Belgian and German beers, but the brewery will have a rotating tap of at least 10 beers, plus seasonal options.

Pirate Panda Brewing will have the capacity for 430 guests, David Medina said. The top story will have an open-air space for all guests, along with an enclosed area for private events.

Other amenities include a play space for kids, an enclosed dog park where pets can run off leash and a food menu.

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On The Transportation Beat

New flights, federal investments: 4 updates from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

New destinations from American Airlines and Contour Airlines have started at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration is investing in upgrades at the airport, while the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is running a trial at DFW Airport.

American Airlines adds routes: Fort Worth-based American Airlines launched international and domestic routes in May and June.

On June 4, American Airlines launched services at Lincoln Airport in Lincoln, Nebraska. American Airlines sent its inaugural flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport in Roanoke, Virginia, to DFW Airport on June 5.

Contour Airlines: A small airport in northeast Missouri will launch flights to and from DFW Airport on Aug. 1.

Contour Airlines, based in Smyrna, Tennessee, will offer flights six days a week—except Saturday—from Kirksville Regional Airport to DFW Airport.

Federal Aviation Administration investments: The U.S. Department of Transportation will provide $78 million in grants for two projects at DFW Airport.