Argyle Town Council tabled the zoning change that would allow for a 141-acre commercial development, known as the Heath Tract, on the northeast corner of I-35W and FM 407 at the March 23 meeting. 

“[Town staff] had a request from the applicant to table [the item] so that we can continue to work together and get all the kinks polished off,” Town Manager Mike Sims said. 

The overview: If approved, the zoning change would allow the development of a warehouse grocery store, such as Sam’s Club, Costco or BJ’s, Town Manager Mike Sims said. 

The development could also have full-service hotels and retail spaces, including minor motor vehicle repair shops, convenience stores with gas sale, self-service car washes, medical and urgent care clinics, restaurants with a drive-thru, and office buildings. 

There will be 36 acres of hike and bike trails, which could be extended to the corner of Sam Davis Road and I-35W at a future date, Sims said. 

Gen Nail Salon will offer manicures and pedicures in the Harvest Town Center near Argyle this April, owner Kenny Nguyen said. 

What they offer: Services include manicures with options for arm massages, wax treatments, sugar scrubs and gel polish, according to Gen Nail Salon’s website. 

Pedicure services could include hot stones, hydrating max, a massage or a spa soak, per the salon’s website. 

The salon also has drink options, including fruit tea, Boba, cocktails, soft drinks and coffee.

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Construction at the Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth and paving along Legacy Drive in Prosper are two of many new projects filed recently with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Here are five of the most expensive permits filed with TDLR in the past week.

1. Cook Children’s West Tower expansion

2. Residence Inn McKinney

3. Legacy Drive paving and drainage improvements

4. Bank 7 Frisco Branch

5. Fuel station and car wash for H-E-B in Denton

The University of North Texas plans to phase out or consolidate several programs as the university faces a $45 million budget shortfall.

The overview: The university plans to close or merge various degrees, majors and minor programs, along with ending several certification pathways, per the UNT website. Students already enrolled in these programs will be able to complete their degrees, but new students will not be allowed to enroll in the majors or minors, per UNT.

Some context: The decision to end or merge programs comes after university officials announced a roughly $45 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025-26. UNT President Harrison Keller cited several reasons for the shortfall, including a drop in international graduate student enrollment and changes to the state funding formula.

A message to UNT staff from Keller said university officials were considering eliminating low-enrollment courses, freezing hiring for some vacant positions and increasing teaching loads to address the shortfall.