Grapevine-Colleyville ISD earned an unmodified opinion on its 2024-25 audit, the highest rating possible, indicating no significant findings. Major expenditures included instruction and related services as well as intergovernmental costs. 

The details: GCISD trustees approved the results of the audit at the meeting.

According to the financial report, GCISD spent about $193 million while generating $191 million in revenue, resulting in a $1.8 million deficit.

Major expenditures included:

• $90 million for instruction and related services, or 46.6% of total spending
• $19 million for maintenance and security services, or 9.9%
• $12 million for instructional and school leadership, or 6.4%
• $11 million for student support services, or 5.9%

Butter My Brunch officially opened its doors in Grapevine. 

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

In their words: “We opened Butter My Brunch here because Grapevine has a strong sense of community and a growing demand for quality, sit-down brunch experiences that feel elevated but still approachable,” said Eldin Kista, owner of Butter My Brunch.

• 919 E. Northwest Highway, Ste. 600, Grapevine

Severe winter weather has created a significant need for blood donations after forcing many donor centers and blood drives to close for several days.

The big picture: The national blood supply remains at critically low levels, a shortage worsened by the effects of severe winter weather across the country, according to a news release from the American Red Cross. In North Texas, Carter BloodCare closed all donor centers and mobile blood drives for four days, from Jan. 24-27, due to the weather and hazardous travel conditions.

“That put us down about 4,000 units of blood and blood components that would be for the local supply,” said James Black, Carter BloodCare’s senior public relations specialist.

Next steps: All blood types are critically needed, Black said, but particularly universal blood type O negative and platelet donations. Individuals who are eligible to donate can find their closest donor center and make an appointment online, although Black said walk-ins are also welcome.