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Lewisville ISD officials to consider $112.5M in construction projects

Lewisville ISD officials received guaranteed maximum prices for campus improvement projects at eight campuses, totaling $112.5 million in renovations.

Trustees will vote to approve the projects at the next trustee meeting Feb. 9.

The details: A report from LISD Executive Construction Director Randy Fite shows Flower Mound and Hebron Valley elementary schools and Lewisville High School Killough received maximum prices for their 20-year renovation projects. Flower Mound Elementary will receive about $18.3 million in renovations, and Hebron Valley Elementary will undergo roughly $16.4 million in renovations. Lewisville High School Killough will get just over $34 million in renovations and repairs.

Fite noted that the Flower Mound Elementary renovation came in roughly $1.7 million over budget, while the Hebron Valley renovation came in about $2.7 million under budget.

One more thing: The Flower Mound Elementary renovations went over budget due to heating ventilation and air conditioning improvements, which require additional structural support, Fite said.

 
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Check out 14 business updates in Flower Mound, Highland Village, Argyle

From new Pilates studios to new pizza restaurants, see the latest business updates from across Flower Mound, Highland Village and Argyle.

Body Alive
The Pilates studio offers group fitness classes geared toward all skill levels. Classes at the business include hot mat Pilates, hot power Pilates and a hot body challenge.

  • Opened Jan. 7
  • 4610 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound

Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop
The candy store sells candy—including in bulk—international snacks, chocolates, toys, over 350 glass-bottled sodas and games. Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop also offers its $5 candy buffet, which allows customers to fit as much candy into a box for a fixed price, according to its website.
  • Opened Jan. 22
  • 650 Parker Square, Flower Mound

Zio Al's Pizza & Pasta
Zio Al’s serves pizza, pasta, wings, calzones, salads and sub sandwiches, according to its website.
  • Opened Dec. 18
  • 3750 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 120, Flower Mound

 
Neighboring News
Texas Woman’s University to host grand opening of $107M health sciences center

Texas Woman’s University will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 12 to celebrate the opening of its new $107 million Health Sciences Center in Denton.

The details: The new 136,000-square-foot facility is designed to bring nursing, nutrition, health sciences and clinical training together to model a modern health care system, according to a university news release. The facility received $100 million in state funding, which was approved by the Texas Legislature in 2022.

Highlights from the new facility include advanced simulation labs, state-of-the-art classrooms, clinical training areas, therapy training areas, outdoor learning and therapy spaces and collaborative work spaces.

What they're saying: "The Health Sciences Center reflects a shared belief that education—when paired with innovation and compassion—can transform the health and wellbeing of our communities," TWU Chancellor Carine Feyten said. "It is a powerful example of how collaboration and vision can create lasting impact for our students and for Texas."

 

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

Butter My Brunch serves homemade butters, brunch classics to Grapevine

Butter My Brunch officially opened its doors in Grapevine on Jan. 19.

Serving its signature homemade butters and an array of brunch classics, the restaurant is located just off Northwest Highway. The menu includes a selection of Belgian waffles, bistro rolls and breakfast skillets.

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🥐 Paris Baguette moves tentative opening date in Dallas, near Richardson border
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🍗 Mike’s Chicken to serve fried chicken in Frisco
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🍕 Jet’s Pizza serves Detroit-style slices at 3rd McKinney location
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😋 Big Tony’s West Philly Cheesesteaks serves Philadelphia flavors in Allen
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Locally owned GoYaki serves Korean cuisine in Prosper

Prosper resident Brian Kim said when he opened GoYaki in his hometown in 2024, he wanted to share his Korean culture by creating a menu and presentation style that was a bit different from other Korean restaurants.

Kim said he, his wife Jane Kim and his mother-in-law created the GoYaki menu using family recipes. Popular menu items are their beef bulgogi plate and LA galbi plate. Bulgogi is a marinated Korean style beef brisket and LA galbi are Korean BBQ beef short ribs.

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What's Happening at CI
Real estate, networking and prizes: Community Impact's InCIder Hour heading to DFW on Feb. 17

The overview: As Community Impact enters its third decade, it’s returning to its roots of growth and deeper reader connections. The “Patron” program, which began in 2020 by reader demand, has relaunched as InCIder.

“This relaunch represents our renewed commitment to readers who support our local news,” CEO John Garrett said. “Beyond funding great journalism, we also want to reward our InCIders and build deeper connections with them, creating a true sense of community around the work we do.”

Event details: As part of the new program, Community Impact is hosting InCIder Hours across the state, events designed to celebrate and engage the company’s top supporters.

DFW’s first InCIder Hour will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Community Impact’s DFW headquarters, 3803 Parkwood Blvd., Ste. 500, Frisco.

Guests will have the opportunity to network with fellow InCIders, meet Community Impact staff and attend a moderated real estate-focused panel.

Become an InCIder today to get your invite! We’ll see you there.

 

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