From budget adoptions to a new superintendent hire, check out four recent education stories from Carroll ISD and Grapevine-Colleyville ISD.

1. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD officials approve Jason Adams as new superintendent

2. Carroll ISD trustees adopt $160.78M FY 2026-27 budget

3. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD trustees adopt $237.7M FY 2026-27 budget

4. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Carroll ISD students outperform statewide STAAR scores

A new Ulta Beauty location is expected to open later this year, according to Grapevine Mills officials.

What they offer: Ulta Beauty sells fragrances, skin and hair care products, makeup, and wellness items.

More details: Earlier this year, the company made a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to renovate 6,545 square feet within the mall at an estimated cost of $650,790.

• 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Ste. 128A, Grapevine

Check out five upcoming and ongoing transportation projects around Dallas-Fort Worth.

Upcoming projects

1. Plano residential paving

Project: The city will be replacing 4,900 linear feet of street paving, sidewalks and barrier-free ramps, along with 250 linear feet of water line in some neighborhoods near Independence Parkway.

Update: Plano city council approved a construction contract for the project at a June 22 meeting, and work is expected to start in July.

• Timeline: July 2026-summer 2027
• Cost: $2.7 million
• Funding source: city of Plano

• Timeline: mid 2026-mid 2028
• Cost: $20 million
• Funding source: city of Frisco

Austin-based restaurant Hopdoddy Burger Bar has been acquired by by Founders Table Restaurant Group.

What's happening: Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler will transition to an advisory role. Hopdoddy Vice President of Operations Kenny Jett will assume the role of president.

"I've had the privilege of seeing firsthand what makes this brand so special—from our incredible team members to the loyal guests who support us every day," Jett said in a news release. "I'm honored to step into this role and excited to build on the strong foundation we've created as we continue growing the brand."

The background: Hopdoddy was founded in Austin in 2010 and has 47 locations today, including in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.

Founders Table was founded in 2020. The brand's portfolio includes Chopt Creative Salad Company, Dos Toros Taqueria and Protein Bar & Kitchen.