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More Tides Equities apartment complexes in DFW face foreclosure threats

Dallas Business Journal 7/26 7:27A Seth Bodine

Tides Equities made a big bet on purchasing and renovating older apartment properties across DFW. Now, some properties are facing foreclosure threats from lenders. While a deal could still be worked out, complexes with hundreds of units could be...

Denton Fire Department keeping up with population boom with crucial new fire station

NBC DFW Local News 7/26 6:29A Alanna Quillen

It s no secret that Denton County is booming. A recent U.S. Census report of the top 15 fastest-growing cities in the country includes five boomtowns in North Texas. Denton and the surrounding area...

Road repairs approved for Green Meadow Circle and Heather Glen Circle

City of Allen News Flash 7/26 5:26A

JULY 23, 2024 - The asphalt surfaces on Green Meadow Circle and Heather Glen Circle will be replaced after councilmembers approved a $131,225 road rehabilitation project.

Credit Union of Texas Event Center HVAC system to be updated

City of Allen News Flash 7/26 5:24A

JULY 23, 2024 - Councilmembers have approved the replacement of several components of the HVAC system at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center. The Allen Community Development Corporation (CDC) will fund this purchase for $586,000.

Aging water lines in Timbercreek and Allenwood neighborhoods to be replaced

City of Allen News Flash 7/26 5:21A

JULY 23, 2024 - Construction work in the Timbercreek and Allenwood neighborhoods will soon begin after Councilmembers approved $6.861 million for the project, which includes replacing aged water lines and pavement.

Mortgage refinancing ticks up in DFW but still held down by high interest rates

Dallas Business Journal 7/26 4:24A Leonardo Rosas

Interest rates haven't fallen as expected in 2024. Here's how that has affected refinancing activity and what that could mean for the housing market in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

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Allen City TV (YouTube) 7/26 3:42A City of Allen - ACTV

Major Pizza Hut franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Dallas Business Journal 7/25 6:12A Alexa Reed

The Irving-based franchisee, which operates about 140 Pizza Hut locations in five states, has been in a legal battle with the Plano-based pizza giant since March. Learn about the bankruptcy filing and X in this story.

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Allen City TV (YouTube) 7/24 10:09A City of Allen - ACTV

Are you back-to-school ready? Where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North...

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 7/24 3:25A CBS Texas Staff

NORTH TEXAS With the first day of school only a few weeks away, some school districts in North Texas are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack giveaways, health checkups and vendors with resources. Here is...

Youth sports complex with former MLB player on board coming to DFW suburb

Dallas Business Journal 7/23 9:56A Noor Adatia

The complex, minutes away from downtown Roanoke, comes as North Texas embraces the world of youth sports. Several mixed-use projects centered around sports and entertainment have come on line in recent years, speaking to the region’s penchant for...

Allen named best Texas city for quality of life, third best in state for remote workers

City of Allen News Flash 7/23 7:39A

Allen has taken the top spot in Texas in new quality of life rankings, and third place in the state for affordability for remote workers.

Krispy Kreme sells majority stake in Insomnia Cookies

Dallas Business Journal 7/23 7:02A Emma Dooling

The deal values Insomnia Cookies at $350 million. The company entered the North Texas market in 2021, opening its first location in Deep Ellum. Since then, the late-night dessert eatery has opened six additional locations across DFW.

Investment firm buys apartment community in Frisco near Craig Ranch

Dallas Business Journal 7/19 9:30A Noor Adatia

The acquisition marks MLG Capital’s 54th acquisition in Texas since it launched in 1987. Learn more about this deal and the firm's wider operations in this story.