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Denton Natatorium to close for USA Polo Junior Olympics

The Denton Natatorium will be closed to the public from July 30-Aug. 2 while the venue hosts the USA Polo Junior Olympics, according to an announcement from the city.

What else? During the closure, natatorium members can use their memberships at the Civic Center Pool at 515 N. Bell Ave.

North Texas is hosting the third and final session for the water polo Olympic event across several venues. The first two sessions are in Orange County, California, according to the USA Water Polo’s website.

Some background: The Denton Natatorium has competition and recreational pools and is available for rentals, swim lessons and parties.

 
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New $1M AutoZone construction to begin in November

This article is based on a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations filing. Community Impact will update this story when more information is available.

The overview: Construction on a new AutoZone in Denton is scheduled to begin at the end of November, according to a TDLR filing. Construction on the building, which will be located off Loop 288 near McKinney Street, is scheduled to wrap up by April 2027.

AutoZone sells automotive replacement parts, maintenance items and accessories. The business also offers several free services, such as check engine light testing, battery testing, recycling and has a loan-a-tool program, according to its website.

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Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club to open inside DFW Airport

A new Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport plans to welcome its first guests July 16, according to a news release.

The new split-level lounge, which is located behind security near Gate D25 in Terminal D, totals 18,000 square feet and includes a bar area, whiskey lounge, relaxation pods and dining options provided through a chef partnership with Dallas-based restaurant Encina.

The lounge will be open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

What’s on the menu: Guests can dine on a selection of menu options, such as blue corn butterscotch pancakes in the morning or a slab bacon dish with cheddar grits in the afternoon. There are also coffee options from Fort Worth’s Cherry Coffee, per the news release.

Within the whiskey lounge, guests can enjoy a handpicked selection of Texas whiskeys and a featured cocktail.

The overview: The lounge is available to Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business , J.P. Morgan Reserve and The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card primary card members, according to the release.

 

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Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Dallas - Fort Worth area.

Maman Coffee, Bakery, Kitchen to offer pastries, sandwiches in Plano

A new bakery and kitchen, Maman, will be opening its third location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Plano.

Maman is a New York-based restaurant that offers breakfast and lunch options like overnight oats, omelette, salads, soups and sandwiches. Some of its drinks include seasonal lattes, tea, lemonade and fizz drinks. Maman also offers traditional coffee options like espresso shots, americanos and a cortado.

Maman will be located at the former Main Street Bistro and Bakery. Maman’s other two locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are in Dallas.


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🍦 Baskin-Robbins opens new location in Colleyville
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🍔 New McDonald's under construction on Loop 288 in Denton
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🍲 Red Pepper Wok Chinese Kitchen to bring Asian fusion to Keller
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Soul food restaurant Trucker’s Cafe to reopen Richardson location

Trucker’s Cafe is set to reopen its Richardson location on Aug. 1, owner Paulette Johnson said.

Trucker’s Cafe is a soul food restaurant serving salads, burgers, fish, chicken, meatloaf and more. The restaurant, which first opened in Richardson in 2020, has been closed for a year due to a fire, Johnson said.

Johnson said the grand opening will offer a $6.99 special with meat and sides.


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