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Mi Dia From Scratch

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The smells of lime and cilantro fill the air. The outside patio buzzes with chatter and clinking glasses.

Carroll school

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

An all-but-forgotten piece of Southlake history sits near the busy intersection of Carroll Avenue and Hwy. 114, across the freeway from the city’s most recognizable landmark.

Now Open: QuestRx Global

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

QuestRx Global LLC is open at 4201 Brown Trail, Ste. 103 in Colleyville. It provides health care services for employers, employees and families such as a nurse triage call center, automated first report of injury, health and wellness mobile tools, and health care education. 817-605-6230, www.questrxglobal.com

Now open: Carlson & Gongloff Law, PLLC

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Carlson & Gongloff Law, PLLC, is a new law office and fee attorney for Fidelity National Title Insurance Company at 2900 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 150 in Southlake. The firm focuses on real estate, energy law, estate planning and business transactions. 817-562-2039

City imposes size standards in historic areas

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

After two public hearings and considerable discussion, the Grapevine City Council passed a newly amended ordinance that sets specific size standards for homes in historic districts.

New sculptures whirl at Colleyville park

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Three works by wind sculptor Lyman Whitaker now stand amid wildflowers at McPherson Park, donations from the Colleyville Garden Club.

Colleyville council confronts sidewalks again

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:55:00 GMT

The council rejected four appeals Tuesday.

Relocations: Caliber Funding

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:17:14 GMT

Caliber Funding is expected to move from 1500 Corporate Circle to 2900 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 170, Southlake, in July. The company is a national mortgage lender and agency direct seller/servicer. 817-475-0995, www.caliberfunding.com

Rail plans moving faster this year

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

High-speed rail and TEX Rail, both long-discussed North Texas projects, are making significant progress this year.

Water restrictions imposed on area cities

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

All area cities are under Stage 1 water restrictions, which became effective June 3.

New Southlake DPS station to help cut response times

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In addition to lowering emergency response times to far north Southlake, the DPS North Training Facility under construction is intended to become a place for regional police and firefighter training.

City files petition to condemn property on Ira E. Woods Avenue for public safety building

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The city of Grapevine is seeking to condemn property on Ira E. Woods Avenue for a new Public Safety Building.

Lawmakers take on accountability, testing, curriculum in public schools

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

This session, lawmakers turned their attention to the quality of education and passed sweeping changes for the state.

Director resigns

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

After 22 years planning and attracting businesses to Southlake, Greg Last — director of economic development and tourism — is leaving the city to go into business himself.

Expansion at Westlake Academy begins

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Westlake Academy — the state’s only municipal charter school, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year — started a major expansion this month.