Christian Brothers Automotive is opening a new Denton location.

The specifics: Construction is expected to begin in April 2026 and wrap up in October. The 6,033-square-foot construction project is estimated to cost $950,000.

The automotive repair shop offers services such as tire rotation, oil changes, inspections and diagnostics, according to its website. The franchise has multiple locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth area but the new Denton shop will be the first in the city.

• 3130 N. I-35, Denton

A new QuikTrip will be opening at the corner of US 380 and Copper Creek Road in Denton.

What's happening: The gas station is currently in the development stage, a QuikTrip representative told Community Impact. Construction is expected to begin June 26, 2026, with the store currently scheduled to open roughly eight months later.

Along with gas, QuikTrip offers a variety of food options from its kitchens, including pizza, sandwiches and hot pretzels. The gas station also has baked goods, a full soda fountain, slushies, some grocery options and candy.

A recent merge between a Keller barbeque joint, Outpost 36, and a traditional grill house, Horizon 76, has created a unique dining experience where customers can choose between counter or table service.

A new chapter: While the merge officially happened in October, the newly minted 76 Steakroom held its grand opening Nov. 6.

“It’s just taking two different back rooms, going from an only counter service [restaurant] to table service,” Outpost 36 and Horizon 76 owner Chris Polk said. “It’s a different beast, so we’re having to change things weekly to see what’s best.”

Staying local: Photographs that decorate the new steak room were taken at Polk’s ranch. He said some of the meats sold at the restaurant's on-site meat market, Outpost 76, also come from his ranch.

• 1801 S. Main St., Keller

American Airlines will launch two new routes from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport next summer.

According to a Dec. 18 news release, the Fort Worth-based airline will add two flights June 4.

What's happening? One will go to Lincoln, Nebraska, twice daily. Lincoln, home of the University of Nebraska, marks the 240th destination within the United States for American Airlines, according to the release.

The other flight will be to Roanoke, Virginia, which will happen once daily.

Quote of note: “American is proud to offer unmatched connectivity across the United States," said Brian Znotins, American’s senior vice president of network and schedule planning. "We’re furthering our commitment with new routes designed to help customers realize their travel goals in 2026 from important hubs such as Chicago and Phoenix. With new routes from places like Lincoln, Nebraska; Abilene, Texas; Columbia, Missouri; and more, we’re providing local residents one-stop access to seal business deals, take a dream vacation with friends or family and enjoy soccer matches on the global stage.”

Central Texas counties could begin receiving up to $1.25 million each in state funding for flood warning sirens in the coming weeks and months, officials announced Dec. 16.

The overview: The funding comes less than six months after historic flooding hit parts of Central and West Texas over the July 4 weekend, killing at least 137 residents and visitors. During special legislative sessions this summer, state lawmakers approved requirements that 30 counties included in a July disaster declaration install flood warning systems with the help of $50 million in state grants.

Zooming in: Each county is expected to receive up to $1.25 million from the Texas Water Development Board. Counties seeking more money will need their requests approved by the three-member board.

Counties are required to submit detailed project plans to the TWDB and can use the grants to install physical infrastructure such as sirens, rain gauges, flood gauges and solar panels to power the warning systems. The money can also be used for local flood education, outreach and training programs, TWDB staff said.