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Blimpie Subs, Cold Stone Creamery combo now open in southern Denton County
A sandwich and ice cream combination shop is now open along Hwy 114 in Denton County. Blimpie Sub Shop and Cold Stone Creamery officially opened its combination storefront at Beechwood Shopping Center in north Fort Worth along Hwy 114, near Tanger Outlets. The two brands came tog...
Hurtado Barbecue lands spot at new Argyle Marketplace, eyes open date
A staple in North Texas barbecue has straightened out its plans for a restaurant in Argyle. Hurtado Barbecue announced on social media Tuesday it will be opening its new location at the Argyle Marketplace, which broke ground along Hwy 377 north of FM 407 in June. The popular chai...
Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food now open at Harvest Town Center
‘Ohana is on the menu at southern Denton County’s newest Hawaiian-inspired restaurant. Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food officially opened the doors to its newest location Friday, located at 1228 FM 407, suite 130, within Harvest Town Center. It adds to the list of major brands goi...
Global sports bar concept opens new location in Northlake
A sports bar brand with locations in Vancouver, Winnipeg and London is now serving up a unique game day experience in Northlake. Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill has officially opened the doors to its new restaurant, located within the newly-opened Northlake StarCenter . It is just ...
Costco ‘excited to be’ in Flower Mound, still has a ways to go
In an ideal world, Costco will open a Flower Mound warehouse, what they prefer to call their stores, in May 2028, but the retailer and the town still have some work to do. Costco officially pitched a new warehouse to Flower Mound during a work session at the town’s planning and z...
Mixed use development in Argyle lands auto parts shop
A large mixed use development along FM 407 in Argyle is starting to bring in tenants, including a national auto repair shop. AutoZone is expected to build a new location within the Avalon at Argyle development, according to a filing submitted to the state in early August. It will...
WATCH: Flower Mound church uses ‘goatscaping’ to prepare new building
More than 100 goats were seen roaming the brush along Garden Ridge Blvd. in Flower Mound. They hadn’t chewed through a fence and escaped from a local pasture – they were there on business. Church of the Resurrection in Flower Mound will soon move into a new home at 2120 Garden Ri...
Shake Shack sets opening date for Highland Village location
A popular burger chain is ready to open its new southern Denton County location. Shake Shack will open at The Shops at Highland Village at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, according to an announcement from The Shops. However, The Shops will host opening festivities starting at 9:30 a....
Trendy Indian restaurant chain plans to open in Northlake
A national Indian restaurant chain is expanding into southern Denton County, and it chose Northlake for its new location. Hashtag India submitted plans with the state to build a new restaurant at the corner of FM 407 and Cleveland-Gibbs Road in Northlake. The Indian restaurant ha...
Psycho Bunny, Zumiez coming to southern Denton County
A pair of popular brands are set to make their southern Denton County debut. Psycho Bunny and Zumiez are expected to open stores at Tanger Outlets in North Forth Worth this fall, the shopping center announced Monday. According to Tanger, Psycho Bunny will open in a 2,000-square-f...
Dum Move: Dum N Grill to replace Cafe India in Flower Mound
Flower Mound will soon have another restaurant to get their Indian fusion fix. Dum N Grill plans to open a new location at at 1121 Flower Mound Road in The Pines of Flower Mound shopping center. It will replace Cafe India, which closed in early 2026 after opening its doors in Jun...
Forward with Fope: Finding the middle
Allow me to be completely vulnerable with you this month — I am trying to work on presence, and so far it’s not going great. On one hand, anticipation is the natural enemy of being present, and on the other, anticipation has served me well in business because anticipation is lite...
Delhi6 serves up authentic Indian cuisine and culture
Brothers AJ and VJ Jain recently moved their popular Indian restaurant into a larger space in Highland Village. It not only gave the restaurant room to grow, but also more space to tell its story. Delhi6 Indian Kitchen & Bar prides itself on an expansive authentic Indian menu tha...
Courts to decide The Bartonville Store’s request for sewer connection
The Bartonville Store is leading the charge to connect Old Town Bartonville businesses to a sewer line, and the fight has officially been taken to court. Tim House, owner of The Bartonville Store, confirmed he and three other businesses in Old Town Bartonville filed a lawsuit aga...
National massage chain eases into Flower Mound
Flower Mound will soon have another place to relax and reset. The NOW Massage is preparing to open a new boutique location Tuesday, July 28, at 4150 Justin Road, Suite 116 on the north side of Flower Mound, next to Valerie’s Taco Shop . The franchise is owned by Kate and Chris Pe...
Taco bar concept in Flower Mound to close after 10 years
Southern Denton County foodies will have a couple more weeks to get their finals meals in at a popular taco bar concept. Urbano Enchilada Taco Bar will close its doors at the end of July, concluding nearly 10 years of serving a taste of Mexico in Flower Mound. The Mexican restau...
The Collective Boutiques prepared to open in Highland Village
Shop owners are moved in and Highland Village’s new boutique store is just about ready to welcome shoppers. The Collective Boutiques will host a soft opening Saturday in preparation for its grand opening on Saturday, August 15. “Our amazing shop owners are getting ready to transf...
Cypress Kroger shooting: Suspect identified, person shot after domestic disturbance
Harris County officials have identified the suspect in the shooting at a Cypress Kroger store on Wednesday.
Biz Buzz
Monthly roundup of openings, closings, and business updates in southern Denton County as published in our July 2026 issue. GreenBird, offering golf simulators and food, is now open at 5701 Long Prairie Rd. #200, Flower Mound. CC Mango, serving boba tea, is now open at 2701 Cross ...
Popular local Italian restaurant to open new location in Highland Village
Southern Denton County loves Mio Nonno Trattoria in Flower Mound. Now, the restaurant’s authentic Italian taste will be brought to Highland Village. Mio Nonno will open a new location at 4061 Barton Creek in suite 110 at The Shops at Highland Village. It will be located in the sa...
Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT, a major rupture in a partnership between the iPhone maker and the artificial intelligence company. Apple said in the lawsuit filed in a California federal court that Ope...
McDonald's teams up with BTS again for BT21 Happy Meal: See the toys
A toy chest full of uniquely “Dynamite” characters has arrived at McDonald’s. The fast-food giant announced via its Menu Spotter that its latest BTS collab — the BT21 Happy Meal — will arrive at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide on July 14 for a limited time. ...
Arlington World Cup matches boost local economy with record hotel revenue
The city of Arlington anticipates a massive economic impact from hosting nine World Cup matches, driven by record-shattering hotel revenues and a significant boost in traffic for local businesses....
Marty B relaunches famous Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse
A famous steakhouse in Denton County has been brought back to life, and its first weekend back in business was a success. Southern Denton County’s restaurateur Marty Bryan welcomed diners back into a historic steakhouse in Ponder the first week of July with live music and an expa...
Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential foreign substance
A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance....
Three Texas tax preparers sentenced to federal prison after multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars...
Aledo issues boil water notice following water main break
The City of Aledo is asking residents to boil their water after a major water main break. City officials said the break happened on Wednesday along Bailey Ranch Road near Champions Drive. “Water samples were submitted for testing this morning. Results may take up to two bus...
Mark Cuban goes to court for records on Dallas Mavericks' Valley View arena deal
Mark Cuban is accusing Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont of freezing the team’s former majority owner out of business opportunities in a proposed move of the club out of downtown, according to a newspaper report. The Dallas Morning News reported Wednesday that Cuban all...
Plano Dallas Stars venue details unveiled as city leaders seek public feedback
The city of Plano is requesting community input on the proposed Willow Bend District project, a potential new sports and entertainment venue to replace the Shops at Willow Bend and serve as the future home arena for the Dallas Stars....
Arlington celebrates record tourism, global spotlight as World Cup nears finale
Arlington is one match away from wrapping up its role as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with next week’s semifinal marking the final match in the city. As the tournament winds down locally, Arlington leaders say the event has already delivered historic economic resul...
Plano hosting community open house for sports arena
On Wednesday morning, we'll get an early look at the city of Plano's plans to welcome the Stars to town. Today is the first community open house after early renderings were released showing the plans for a new entertainment district near the Shops at Willow Bend....
3 people sentenced in North Texas organized credit card skimming ring
The Dallas County District Attorney has announced ‘lengthy sentences’ for three people charged in connection with an organized credit card skimming ring they have been investigating for months. The DA’s office said they targeted hundreds of unsuspecting shoppers across North Texa...
Italian ice, frozen dessert chain plans for new location in Flower Mound
It won’t be ready for the heat wave hitting southern Denton County right now, but frozen desserts are on the horizon in Flower Mound. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is expected to open a new shop in Flower Mound at 2201 Justin Road, Suite 303, at The Highlands shopping center. According...
Wind turbine company must start cleanup process at Texas facilities, court says
A Texas wind turbine company must stop accepting wind turbine blades and begin the cleanup process at two of its facilities in Sweetwater, according to a temporary injunction from a Travis County district court judge....
Starbucks eyes new location along busy corridor in Northlake
A busy corridor in southern Denton County continues to add popular brands. The latest is a national coffee shop chain. Starbucks plans to build a new location in Northlake at the corner of FM 407 and Cleveland-Gibbs Road, just west of the fast-growing Harvest Town Center. Accord...
3 Romanian nationals sentenced in massive Dallas credit card skimming operation
Three members of a sophisticated, organized credit card skimming ring have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for stealing the financial information of nearly 800 North Texas shoppers, prosecutors announced Monday....
Tilly Norwood, AI ‘actor' denounced by actors union, to star in feature film
The company behind AI “actor” Tilly Norwood announced Monday it’s working on a full-length film starring its controversial creation, which has been blasted by a major actors union as “devaluing human artistry.” Tilly Norwood was made by the AI company Particle6 Productions, le...
Supreme Court allows Texas age-verification law for mobile apps to stand
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block a Texas law requiring app stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent before minors can download apps or make in-app purchases. Senate Bill 2420, called the App Store Accountability Act, was passed last year, but...
Waymo cars stranded on San Francisco streets as July Fourth gridlock drains batteries
Several Waymo vehicles had to be towed away after the company said their batteries died while they were stuck in heavy San Francisco traffic amid Fourth of July celebrations. Video verified by NBC News showed at least a dozen stationary Waymo vehicles, many Jaguar I-PACE model...
America at 250: a look at how North Texas reinvented the suburb
North Texas helped turn the American suburb inside out. Instead of serving as bedroom communities for a central city, places like Plano, Frisco, Irving and McKinney embraced their spot in the sprawl and became economic and political power centers in their own right. Corpor...
Trump pardons 11, including defendants convicted of Clean Air Act violations
President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including former Jack Abramoff business partner Adam Kidan and nine individuals convicted in cases involving violations of the Clean Air Act....
4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
July 4th: What's open and closed
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Shane Peterman leaves WaterTower Theatre to lead two arts organizations in Georgia
Shane Peterman is ready for a new challenge. Peterman, WaterTower Theatre’s (WTT) Producing Artistic Director since 2019, departed the Addison-based theater company in June to become CEO of The Augusta Players and The Imperial Theatre in Augusta, Georgia. The Imperial Theatre ...
NBC, Peacock will show all 15 Major League Baseball games on Sunday
NBC is used to undertaking large presentations with the Olympics. It will face another tall task this weekend, presenting all of the Major League Baseball games as part of “Star-Spangled Sunday.” It is the first time a media company has had all 15 games on the schedule. Whi...
Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home
Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they’re seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer, trading overseas travel for road trips, choosing daylong sojourns over extended beach stays, and cooking instead of eating out while on vacation to save money...
What's open and closed on the Fourth of July? Here's what to know for 2026
While banks, government offices and mail delivery services will pause operations for Independence Day, most retailers, grocery stores and restaurants plan to remain open on July Fourth. This year’s holiday falls on Saturday, July 4, as the United States celebrates the 250th an...
Plano Mexican restaurant packed after owner’s 15-year-old daughter makes viral plea
A 15-year-old girl made a plea for help on social media to get more people into her dad's restaurant. The idea worked – not because it was clever marketing, but because it was an honest message from a daughter about her father....
Utz potato chips issued highest-level FDA recall over salmonella concerns
The Food and Drug Administration has elevated its recall of Utz potato chips to its highest level over concerns of potential salmonella contamination, which can cause foodborne illness. The FDA classified the recall of some of the company’s Dirty and Zapp’s brand chips as a Cl...
U.S. employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook. The Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4.2% from 4.3% in May, tho...
Erling Haaland’s Dallas Western wear purchase goes viral
Following a World Cup victory, Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland visited Wild Bill’s Western Store in Downtown Dallas, buying cowboy boots and a popular t-shirt that is now nearly sold out after going viral on social media....
Korean-style restaurant now open in Flower Mound
Another Korean-style restaurant is trying its hand at a shopping center in Flower Mound. Dolsot Korean Kitchen opened at Robertson’s Creek Shopping Center in Flower Mound at the end of June. The restaurant, named after the Korean word for a piece of cookware similar to a pot, ser...
How one restaurant is creating jobs for adults with learning differences
A Fort Worth business and a non-profit partnered to help workers who are sometimes overlooked for opportunities. Fred’s Texas Cafe has a workday program through a partnership with Stone’s Throw Farm. The nonprofit was started by Jackson Stone’s family to create work opportunit...
Flower Mound restaurants help aid earthquake victims in Venezuela
Restaurants in Flower Mound are helping give back to a community beyond southern Denton County. Harold Dean Smoked Goods will host a fundraising event Tuesday from 4:30-9 p.m., donating 10% of every sale to organizations delivering immediate aid to the communities hit by the eart...
King Abdullah II of Jordan visits Richardson restaurant during World Cup visit
Both soccer royalty and literal royalty from Jordan visited a local restaurant in Richardson during their trip to North Texas for the World Cup.
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers for added privacy
WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said Monday, announcing plans to address a privacy blind spot. The app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp user...
Comcast to split into two companies, spin off NBCUniversal and Sky
Comcast announced Monday that it plans to split into two publicly traded companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky. The move will separate Comcast’s media and entertainment assets from its broadband and wireless business. The company’s stock surged more than 22% in pre-ma...
Forward With Fope: Pushing Forward
I’ll be honest, I’ve been pretty frustrated lately. Not even about the turmoil in Austin or Washington, the economy or any of the other thousand soundbites floating in the media — rather, in the past few months, I’ve had the usual growing pains of a new business, a recent cancer ...
Saks Global comes out of bankruptcy with new name, fewer stores
The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name....