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Take a look at some of the most recent business and restaurant updates in Keller, Roanoke and northeast Fort Worth.

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Elements Massage
The business offers personalized therapeutic massage and professional skin care services.

  • Opened Dec. 6
  • 1411 Keller Parkway, Ste. 700, Keller

 
What You Need To Know
Keller officials approve school zone extension off Bear Creek Parkway, plus two more council items

The city of Keller unanimously approved a school zone extension near Bear Creek Parkway at a regular board meeting Dec. 16.

The details: Keller officials added a new school zone along Preston Lane from Bear Creek Parkway to Moss Hill Lane, which connects two pre-existing school zones for Hidden Lakes Elementary.

The city received several calls from parents about a gap between the two different school zones, causing confusion for drivers and pedestrians, according to city documents.

Also of note: The city approved a total of $665,000 to go toward sidewalk improvements in 2026.

$350,000 will go toward addressing repairs near Keller Parkway and Bear Creek Parkway. $315,000 is set to go toward larger missing sidewalk connections throughout the city, according to city documents.

One more thing: The city denied all proposals for the rehabilitation of the Keller Smithfield Elevated Storage tank.

 

YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

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Frisco  |  Dec. 26, 7 p.m.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

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Denton  |  Dec. 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Kwanzaa Celebration

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McKinney  |  Dec. 27, 8 a.m.-noon

McKinney Farmers Market

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Richardson  |  Dec. 27, 8 p.m.

Campana Sobre Campana

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Plano  |  Dec. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Winter Wonderland Market

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New Texas state park to offer sneak peak with exclusive Jan. 1 guided hikes

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is not slated to open until late 2026, but guests are invited for a sneak peak of what the park has to offer with specialty day passes on New Year's Day.

In a nutshell: Rangers at the park will offer guided hikes only on Jan. 1 to explore the park before it officially opens and provide a unique way to celebrate the new year, according to a news release.

"Because we are still under construction, access is limited, and all visitors are required to have a day pass reservation," a Palo Pinto Mountains State Park representative said to Community Impact.

Zooming in: The 4,871-acre park will have a large network of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders, according to the park's website. Trails will lead to remote areas of the park with vista views, lakeside experiences and a variety of campsites, including RV sites.

 
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Plaza Premium Group to add 2 more lounges at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Plaza Premium Group will add two more lounges within Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in early 2026.

Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge will be located in Terminal D. The spaces will deliver a tailored experience for travelers with diverse expectations and travel with purpose and preferences, according to a news release.

The details: The dual lounge concept will be located near Gate D17. It will be the second in North America, joining Vancouver International Airport.

Plaza Premium First and the Premium Plaza Lounge will offer a lounge experience with personalized service, featuring dining, amenities and privacy, according to a news release.

The background: DFW Airport has been the home of Plaza Premium Group's regional headquarters for the Americas since 2023. The company employs more than 400 employees across the United States, according to a news release.

 
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Texas launches database tracking local bond projects, tax rate elections

Texans now have a new database to track the results of local bond propositions and tax rate elections, or TREs, in their communities and across the state.

The details: Texas’ Local Government Bond, Tax, and Project Transparency Database was unveiled after state lawmakers passed House Bill 103 this spring. The new law requires the comptroller to compile information about all bonds, tax rate elections and maintenance tax rate changes proposed by local governments in an election, including:

  • Ballot language for all tax-related proposals
  • How each tax measure would impact the local tax rate or debt service
  • The difference between the adopted tax rate and voter-approval tax rate, if applicable
  • The entity’s tax rate for the prior year and the tax rate following the election
  • A list of projects funded by each tax measure
  • The results of each election, including votes for and against a measure

Stay tuned: Local governments have until Jan. 1 to provide information for all tax elections from 2015-2025. In future years, data must be reported by Aug. 7 following each election.

 

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