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See 5 transportation updates for Keller, Roanoke, northeast Fort Worth

Check out five transportation updates for road projects happening in Keller, Roanoke and northeast Fort Worth.

Ongoing
Pate Orr Road South
Project: The city of Keller is replacing deteriorating water lines along Pate Orr Road as part of a citywide effort plan for old water mains.
Update: Varied road closures are expected for construction starting mid-January, said Rachel Reynolds, Keller’s communications and public engagement manager.

  • Timeline: Jan. 12-April; road rehabilitation expected to be completed in June
  • Cost: $3.18 million
  • Funding source: city of Keller, Texas Water Development Board

 
In Your Area
iFlex Stretch Studios debuts upgraded spot in northeast Fort Worth

iFlex Stretch Studios held a grand reopening for its location in Fort Worth after renovations.

The details: The changes included new flooring, new paint and new patient beds for stretching. A grand opening ceremony was held in November with giveaways, free stretching and a performance from the Saginaw High School band, according to a news release.

What else? The business offers 25- or 50-minute sessions with certified stretch therapists who perform comprehensive mobility assessments to create personalized plans to improve range of motion. The therapists help with tight muscles, stiff joints, stress and increased flexibility and range, according to the website.

  • Grand reopening Nov. 22
  • 3529 Heritage Trace Parkway, Ste. 111, Fort Worth

 
In Your Community
Conquer Fitness specializes in strength training for 40-plus demographic in Trophy Club

When John Dougherty opened Conquer Fitness in Frisco in January of 2019, he wielded a doctorate in physical therapy, two personal loans and five credit cards which he maxed out to make his dream a reality.

Six years later, his business has expanded to five additional locations across the metroplex, using a model focused on clients aged 40 and older to help them achieve their health goals.

Dougherty and his business partner Prasanna Singaraju opened the Trophy Club location in April of 2024.

The set up: Semi-private sessions, which are capped at six people, last one hour and are led by a trainer who demonstrates each of the moves that comprise a full-body workout.

Sessions run throughout the day starting at 5 a.m. and ending at 7 p.m. Each session has options for beginner, intermediate and advanced clients.

  • 2550 Bobcat Blvd., Ste. 110, Trophy Club

 
Metro News Monday
AT&T announces HQ move to Plano, McKinney Sunset Amphitheater opening delayed: 8 recent Dallas-Fort Worth stories

Catch up on some of the biggest news out of Community Impact's Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas from Jan. 5-9.

1. AT&T to build new 54-acre global headquarters campus in Plano: AT&T is planning to relocate its global headquarters to a new 54-acre campus in Plano’s Legacy District. The new headquarters will be located at 5400 Legacy Drive, which is part of the former Ross Perot Electronic Data Systems campus at the intersection of Parkwood Boulevard and Legacy Drive.

2. McKinney Sunset Amphitheater now projected to open in 2027: Venu, the owner and developer behind the McKinney Sunset Amphitheater, is now targeting a completion date in 2027 instead of 2026. The $300 million project is already under construction after officials broke ground in June. The amphitheater was expected to debut in time for the 2026 touring season; however, the updated schedule now expects final completion in September 2027.

 
Stay In The Know
$8.6M improvements coming to Terminal D at DFW Airport

Two renovations are coming to Terminal D at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

What's happening? The primary terminal for international travel will get additional security check-ins and screening options.

Swinerton Builders was selected to add two lanes to the central passenger screening checkpoint, 19 self-service bag drops and 42 self-service check-in kiosks. The $8.6 million contract started late last year and has a 390-day construction window.

Additional security checkpoints will help improve customer experience, meet the demand of international passengers and support the first phase of Terminal F, which is still under construction, according to documents.

Zooming in: During the Jan. 8 DFW board meeting, an amended contract with Allied Universal Security of Irving was approved for unarmed security and gate attendant services throughout DFW Airport.

The revised amount of $1.25 million was approved for future airport projects and the support may be temporary or permanent, according to meeting documents.

 

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