Denton City Council approved $17.8 million to improve parking lots and sidewalks at city facilities at a June 2 council meeting.

In a nutshell: Council approved contracts with pavement construction companies Alderink Enterprises, CI Pavement and Diamond M Construction and Land Services to perform parking lot repairs identified in a 2023 city parking lot study, council documents state.

The work also includes making American's with Disability Acts improvements outlined in the city’s 2022 ADA transition plan.

By the numbers: The agreement covers parking and ADA improvements over a five-year period, starting in fiscal year 2025-26 with the contract ending in FY 2029-30.

Lucky Dog Mobile Groomers is now operational and offering services in parts of North Texas, a news release states.

The specifics: The franchise, led by local owner Amy Morrison, offers service in Allen, Denton, Frisco, McKinney, Plano and more. The professional grooming service offers one-on-one dog grooming in fully equipped mobile units. 

"Mobile grooming offers a more convenient option while also creating a calmer, one-on-one experience for dogs,” Morrison said in the release.

The first airport restaurant for Portillo’s opened inside Terminal B at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in late May.

Travelers can order Portillo’s signature menu items like Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers and Portillo’s chocolate cake, according to a news release. Plans for the Chicago eatery were first announced last May, according to previous reporting.

The details: The restaurant features self-order kiosks and order-ahead pickup, as well as a Portillo’s Grab & Go area. There is also a variety of seating options for more than 50 guests, according to the restaurant’s website.

Portillo’s partner at the airport is PhaseNext Hospitality, according to previous reporting.

What else? The Chicago-based company has two locations in Fort Worth, as well as restaurants in Arlington, Dallas, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Grapevine and The Colony, according to its website.

• 2400 Aviation Drive, Terminal B, DFW Airport