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Frisco council approves Flock drone agreement

Frisco will purchase six drones as a first responder for its police department.
 
The details: Frisco City Council approved an amendment to the agreement with Flock Group, which will provide drones as a first responder equipment to the Frisco Police Department. The amendment was approved during a Nov. 18 City Council meeting. The original agreement was approved by council in September.

The hardware purchase will include six drones with docking stations, cameras, batteries and docks. Software will include remote piloting, air traffic awareness, spectator view, mobile app and a community engagement dashboard.

The background: Drone as a first responder allows first responders to assess emergency situations through the high-definition camera and thermal camera attached to the drone before sending human first responders to the scene.

 
Coming Soon
Red’s on Main to offer modern American cuisine in Frisco

Red’s on Main is slated to open in January in Frisco, business owner Adrian Creasey said.

On the menu: The new eatery will serve modern American cuisine including paninis, smash burgers, chicken fried steak, salads and more, Creasy said. Some items not considered American fare, including fish and chips made with fresh cod, chicken scallopini and salmon teriyaki bowls will also be available.

  • 3288 Main St., Ste. 111, Frisco

 
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6 Dallas-Fort Worth neighborhood, business developments in progress

Developers have broken ground on a master-planned community in Denton that will feature homes from nine builders, trails, park space, on-site schools and retail space, including the city's first H-E-B. Meanwhile, TeraHop, a Singapore-based tech company, is expanding its operations to a new Richardson facility.

Here are six development stories you may have missed from Community Impact's Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.

Landmark breaks ground in Denton, model homes coming soon

VanTrust Real Estate announces 121 Commerce Park project in McKinney

Flower Mound council approves zoning for 335-acre conservation development Eden Ranch

Tech company TeraHop to open Richardson manufacturing facility

Grocery store development in North Texas continues to surge

Fort Worth launches Alliance Logistics District to streamline regional freight traffic

 
Stay In The Know
Check out 14 places for children to play indoors around Dallas-Fort Worth

As cold weather and winter break approach, check out these options for children to be warm and entertained at these Dallas-Fort Worth indoor playgrounds.

1. Bright Side Play: The company offers craft rooms, costume play and a play structure that features climbable walls and rope bridge. The playground also offers several birthday party packages, as well as kids classes for arts and crafts.

  • 445 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100, Southlake

2. Super Llama: The business in Plano is a bounce house that features obstacle courses and slides. The venue also offers an arcade with several games and interactive activities. Weekday and unlimited memberships are available.
  • 6505 W. Park Blvd., Plano

 

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