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by itsjrd1964
18 Mar 2024 14:20
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Restaurants: general news/development
Replies: 171
Views: 185228

Re: Restaurants: general news/development

Canadian doughnut king Tim Hortons to open 2 locations in Dallas-Fort Worth

One will be on 121 in Coppell, the other in Denton on University. The Coppell location should be open by the end of this year.

https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/rest ... ll-denton/
by itsjrd1964
15 Mar 2024 06:28
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: New Census Population Estimates
Replies: 307
Views: 284374

Re: New Census Population Estimates

I wonder how much longer it will be before DFW pulls ahead of Philadelphia (general population size) and San Francisco (media market size).
by itsjrd1964
02 Mar 2024 13:51
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304920

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

The only gas station I know of there was a Chevron on the NE corner. I think the NW corner has apartments on it.
by itsjrd1964
29 Feb 2024 11:43
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!
Replies: 111
Views: 40911

Re: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!

Forney will see a new H-E-B after all. It will be part of an upcoming retail center further east, just off the north side of US 80. H-E-B will hang onto land off US 80/FM 548 it had previously acquired for a store. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/2024/02/23/h-e-b-to-build-on-new-site-in-f...
by itsjrd1964
25 Feb 2024 15:07
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava
Replies: 148
Views: 114835

Re: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava

If there were a planned/funded 3rd bridge, IMO the logical spot would have been I-35E's crossing of the Trinity. But oh well. Would have to agree with this, and have really wanted such a thing to come to fruition. Would be very curious to see what sort of design would come about for such a project....
by itsjrd1964
08 Feb 2024 02:37
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!
Replies: 111
Views: 40911

Re: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!

In the Suburban section, an article link shows that the Waxahachie store is getting an expansion, and will become an H-E-B plus! store after work is completed.

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=975#p49674
by itsjrd1964
07 Feb 2024 18:31
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Trinity Railway Express
Replies: 11
Views: 14167

Re: Trinity Railway Express

The TRE station in Richland Hills (TX 121/Handley-Ederville Rd.) is being discontinued. Its last day will be February 17, a Saturday. Its replacement will be the Trinity Lakes station, 2 miles east in Hurst. Richland Hills voters decided to quit putting further tax money towards Trinity Metro, so th...
by itsjrd1964
03 Feb 2024 10:02
Forum: The Airports
Topic: DFW Airport
Replies: 420
Views: 328402

Re: DFW Airport

Also, it may not be the sexiest of designs but it's likely to be the most functional for what is needed at this time. Recall that DFW is a major domestic and international hub. They need more gates to improve transit and if this get done faster via this current design then so be it. No terminal par...
by itsjrd1964
29 Jan 2024 10:55
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: Downtown Dallas Greyhound Station Closing - Lost Lease
Replies: 5
Views: 731

Re: Downtown Dallas Greyhound Station Closing - Lost Lease

Tyler lost its in-town Greyhound terminal in recent years. Now anyone busing it to/from Tyler has to interact with a truck stop *miles* northeast of town on I-20. No shuttle to connect the truck stop bus passengers to the urban part of Tyler, either.
by itsjrd1964
27 Jan 2024 23:10
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: West DFW Suburban / Exurban Development (Weatherford, Aledo, Hudson Oaks, etc.)
Replies: 6
Views: 3771

Re: West DFW Suburban / Exurban Development (Weatherford, Aledo, Hudson Oaks, etc.)

According to reports, a new Costco is coming to Weatherford. It will be at I-20/CenterPoint Road. Completion/opening is set for early next year.

https://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/new ... af3b9.html
by itsjrd1964
27 Jan 2024 09:47
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Downtown Progress
Replies: 358
Views: 233304

Re: Downtown Progress

R1070 wrote:Greyhound it closing it's downtown terminal this October! yay


Well, where are all the passengers going to go? Fort Worth? Or a new terminal somewhere else?
by itsjrd1964
26 Jan 2024 15:37
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Fort Worth: misc. developments
Replies: 107
Views: 67661

Re: Fort Worth: misc. developments

The Fort Worth Public Library has decided to move temporarily. Their most recent location was closed. The Library will use the soon-to-be-ex - City Hall location. The City is in the process of moving to the office building where Pier 1 Imports was based. The Library has not yet made a decision on a ...
by itsjrd1964
24 Jan 2024 04:33
Forum: The Airports
Topic: DFW Airport
Replies: 420
Views: 328402

Re: DFW Airport

Frontier Airlines expands nonstop service from DFW Airport

Frontier is adding 14 non-stop destinations, making 36 in all. The new flights will start in April and May.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/front ... t/3441958/
by itsjrd1964
22 Jan 2024 15:43
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Replies: 519
Views: 423526

Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit

DART is still rolling out seat conversions to vinyl from their longtime fabric covered seating. The next phase will start in March.

Seats on buses have already been changed to vinyl, according to the article.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dart- ... e/3441113/
by itsjrd1964
22 Jan 2024 15:16
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Denison/Lake Texoma: Preston Harbor
Replies: 8
Views: 2467

Re: Denison/Lake Texoma: Preston Harbor

Addison wrote:This is technically a separate project on the OK side of Lake Texoma, but still...

Hard Rock Hotel to open on Lake Texoma

https://www.fox4news.com/news/hard-rock ... ake-texoma


viewtopic.php?f=16&t=1264
by itsjrd1964
19 Jan 2024 18:18
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Bachman Lake
Replies: 1
Views: 490

Bachman Lake

After completion of dredging work last April, plans are being put in place to work on Bachman Lake's dam, spillway, as well as the trails surrounding it. The paths will be widened, with added lighting and benches.

https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/city ... -spillway/
by itsjrd1964
19 Jan 2024 12:59
Forum: The Pitch
Topic: Arlington: AT&T Stadium
Replies: 12
Views: 4147

Re: Arlington: AT&T Stadium

FIFA has not yet officially come out and announced where the Final will be played, nor where FIFA's operations or the global media center will be located.
by itsjrd1964
19 Jan 2024 12:41
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Denison/Lake Texoma: Preston Harbor
Replies: 8
Views: 2467

Re: Denison/Lake Texoma: Preston Harbor

More on Preston Harbor: Margaritaville has been named as the hotel resort at the development. Preston Harbor is set to have groundbreaking later this year, but no other timelines were mentioned, including for Margaritaville. One source mentions the Choctaw Nation as one of the backers of the Preston...
by itsjrd1964
17 Jan 2024 15:20
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304920

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Saw a little interesting note that I didn't know about, but it was in a DMN article today about gaming. Made mention that Choctaw had purchased a tract in Las Colinas on 114. And sure enough, went to DCAD and found that Choctaw does indeed own a tract at 311 E John Carpenter Frwy. Could just be a r...
by itsjrd1964
17 Jan 2024 04:39
Forum: Texas Urban/Suburban/Exurban Development
Topic: Lake Texoma: Pointe Vista
Replies: 1
Views: 476

Lake Texoma: Pointe Vista

A new Hard Rock hotel/resort with residences is being planned on the north shore of Lake Texoma near Kingston, OK. It will have an on-site spa, marina, and golf course. The project will start construction later this year and is planned to open in 2026. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hard-r...
by itsjrd1964
14 Jan 2024 18:18
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!
Replies: 111
Views: 40911

Re: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!

The Melissa store is projected to have more square footage (131,000) than the other new Dallas-area H-E-B stores have opened with.

https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news ... lissa.html
by itsjrd1964
20 Dec 2023 19:26
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: Arlington: I-30/TX 360 interchange redo
Replies: 7
Views: 9422

Re: Arlington: I-30/TX 360 interchange redo

Well, today it was announced that the last of the big ramps (TX 360 NB to WB/EB I-30) has opened, essentially completing the project. There are probably still some small finishing touches (painting, guard rails, signs, etc.) left to do. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/traffic/i-30-texas-360-interchange-...
by itsjrd1964
14 Dec 2023 16:50
Forum: Art + Sol
Topic: Fort Worth: Kimbell Art Museum
Replies: 0
Views: 1703

Fort Worth: Kimbell Art Museum

The museum has acquired a carved jadeite figure dating to the Olmec civilization of ancient Mesoamerica. The left leg of the figure has broken over time and is missing. The Kimbell's new acquisition will be displayed in the Renzo Piano Pavilion. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/kimbell-art-museum-a...
by itsjrd1964
14 Dec 2023 16:36
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: South Dallas: MLK Blvd. road diet project
Replies: 0
Views: 777

South Dallas: MLK Blvd. road diet project

Dallas will be receiving a more than $21 million federal grant to improve Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. from Fair Park to the Trinity River bridge. The 5-lane street will be reduced to 4, there will be bike lanes, improved/raised crosswalks, better DART bus stops, and improved sreet lighting, among ...
by itsjrd1964
13 Dec 2023 13:23
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Fort Worth: misc. developments
Replies: 107
Views: 67661

Re: Fort Worth: misc. developments

Sophisticated Le Meridien hotel to debut in downtown Fort Worth in spring '24 A new Le Meridien hotel is coming to downtown Fort Worth. It will be at 811 Commerce, inside the former Hotel Texas (hotel across the street which is now the Fort Worth Hilton) annex. The Le Meridien's upcoming location w...
by itsjrd1964
13 Dec 2023 05:15
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Arlington Development and Transportation Projects
Replies: 128
Views: 80013

Re: Arlington Development and Transportation Projects

R1070 wrote:How many Loews hotels can you pack into one area? lol


IDK, that's what I was thinking when I posted earlier! After 3+ decades of no Loews attention here, they sure are making up for lost time.
by itsjrd1964
12 Dec 2023 17:50
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Arlington Development and Transportation Projects
Replies: 128
Views: 80013

Re: Arlington Development and Transportation Projects

I'm not sure what other branding could be used for this project. The upcoming 800-room property west of the previous Ballpark (now Choctaw Stadium) is a Loews, while the smaller hotel next to Globe Life Field is a Live! by Loews. Looking through their list, there is a "Loews Regency" in NY...
by itsjrd1964
06 Dec 2023 18:26
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: North Richland Hills: misc. developments
Replies: 3
Views: 4296

Re: North Richland Hills: misc. developments

Peppa Pig reveals all the rides coming to new Fort Worth-area theme park

Those behind the Peppa Pig theme park have revealed specifics about the park's rides and attractions.

https://fortworth.culturemap.com/news/e ... ark-rides/
by itsjrd1964
06 Dec 2023 18:19
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: McKinney: Lower 5 Plaza
Replies: 1
Views: 1152

McKinney: Lower 5 Plaza

City of McKinney takes another step towards park under State Highway 5 Instead of a Klyde Warren-style deck park, plans are in the works for the Lower 5 Plaza park to go under TX 5, between Louisiana and Virginia streets. Work could start as early as 2025. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/city-of-...
by itsjrd1964
06 Dec 2023 16:46
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Alto211 (211 North Ervay)
Replies: 33
Views: 22262

Re: Downtown Dallas: Alto211 (211 North Ervay)

IDK where they think enough parking for apartments or a hotel would go for this building.
by itsjrd1964
05 Dec 2023 13:16
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: North Dallas: Park Central
Replies: 15
Views: 3058

North Dallas: Park Central

(Forgive me if there is already a Park Central thread.) Costco makes bid for North Dallas office tower on U.S. 75 This is one of the dark-colored office buildings just north of the Costco at Central/Churchill Way. The DMN thinks the interest might be because Costco might want to expand the store or ...
by itsjrd1964
05 Dec 2023 12:59
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Magnolia Hotel
Replies: 7
Views: 3013

Re: Downtown Dallas: Magnolia Hotel

Supposedly, NewcrestImage, the hotel's owner, is talking to several parties about a management/branding arrangement. One that was mentioned is Hilton (which already has a presence in/near downtown), about a possible Waldorf-Astoria branding.
by itsjrd1964
05 Dec 2023 06:02
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava
Replies: 148
Views: 114835

Re: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava

If there were a planned/funded 3rd bridge, IMO the logical spot would have been I-35E's crossing of the Trinity. But oh well.
by itsjrd1964
19 Nov 2023 02:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Christmas light displays
Replies: 0
Views: 2685

Local Christmas light displays

Here's a list of several Christmas light displays and events:

https://fortworth.culturemap.com/news/e ... n-gaylord/

Two neighborhoods not on the list are Deerfield (west Plano), and Interlachen (Arlington).
by itsjrd1964
18 Nov 2023 16:49
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: Fort Worth: West 7th area
Replies: 6
Views: 10618

Re: Fort Worth: West 7th area

Fort Worth’s West 7th bridge is getting a $2.5 million lighting upgrade

https://fortworthreport.org/2023/11/16/ ... g-upgrade/
by itsjrd1964
17 Nov 2023 17:00
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Dallas Trail System
Replies: 94
Views: 87444

Re: Dallas Trail System

Pedestrians and bicyclists are allowed on the new bridge, but an SUV driver thought it could go onto it, also. Apparently there are no barriers/bollards at the street-level west entrance to the bridge. Eventually one is encountered, which may have been the only thing that kept the SUV driver from ge...
by itsjrd1964
17 Nov 2023 05:30
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: Street name changes/proposals
Replies: 25
Views: 26824

Re: Street name changes/proposals

A recent proposal to rename Jim Miller Road, a primary arterial street running north-south in the Pleasant Grove area of east/SE Dallas, for Santos Rodriguez, a 12-year-old killed by a Dallas PD officer, has brought mixed reactions. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/plan-to-rename-jim-miller-road-d...
by itsjrd1964
14 Nov 2023 18:12
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: Street name changes/proposals
Replies: 25
Views: 26824

Re: Street name changes/proposals

A recent proposal to rename Jim Miller Road, a primary arterial street running north-south in the Pleasant Grove area of east/SE Dallas, for Santos Rodriguez, a 12-year-old killed by a Dallas PD officer, has brought mixed reactions. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/plan-to-rename-jim-miller-road-dr...
by itsjrd1964
14 Nov 2023 17:59
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Fort Worth: misc. developments
Replies: 107
Views: 67661

Re: Fort Worth: misc. developments

Groundbreaking ceremony for ‘lifechanging' facility in Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood The Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood Health Center will be located in what has been termed a 'healthcare desert' in west Fort Worth. Cook Children's and JPS hospitals will be involved in the venture. The Center will pro...
by itsjrd1964
13 Nov 2023 17:59
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: North Dallas: Galleria
Replies: 621
Views: 342240

Re: North Dallas: Galleria

The Galleria Christmas tree is up. New additions for this year, so they say. The official lighting is Nov. 24.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/ho ... r/3386174/
by itsjrd1964
13 Nov 2023 12:15
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: 601 N Akard - YMCA
Replies: 51
Views: 26410

Re: Downtown Dallas: 601 N Akard - YMCA

https://x.com/stevebrowndmn/status/1724097241109889097?s=46&t=ggSh9v0WoyGMEuf4BPzlmg I’m not well versed on this at all. What does this mean for the Y at this location? No subscription to DMN https://linkst.dallasnews.com/click/33351775.18476/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGFsbGFzbmV3cy5jb20vYnVzaW5lc3MvcmVh...
by itsjrd1964
10 Nov 2023 16:54
Forum: Art + Sol
Topic: Arlington: National Medal of Honor Museum
Replies: 2
Views: 3557

Re: Arlington: National Medal of Honor Museum

Ch.8 took a look at the construction site. The process is about halfway through. They say now the Museum will be complete in early 2025.

https://youtu.be/u1j6IT2L3Gc
by itsjrd1964
05 Nov 2023 01:55
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Fort Worth: misc. developments
Replies: 107
Views: 67661

Re: Fort Worth: misc. developments

Hillwood has acquired a downtown Fort Worth block, but they haven't yet decided what they want to do with it. The block is 6th/7th/Calhoun/Jones, on the SSE side.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/major ... h/3371870/
by itsjrd1964
05 Nov 2023 01:52
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Fort Worth: misc. developments
Replies: 107
Views: 67661

Re: Fort Worth: misc. developments

Fort Worth high-rise planned for cultural district The University Drive offices are part of a $100 million mixed-use development west of downtown. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/11/03/fort-worth-high-rise-planned-for-cultural-district/ https://dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpubli...
by itsjrd1964
25 Oct 2023 15:54
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Dallas to get another Area Code
Replies: 7
Views: 9592

Re: Dallas to get another Area Code

According to this article, Dallas' new 945 area code is expected to have available numbers until 2034. We shouldn't hear anything about any additional area codes here for quite a while. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/fifth-area-code-coming-to-houston-as-port-city-runs-low-on-phone-numb...
by itsjrd1964
25 Oct 2023 15:45
Forum: Texas Town + City Issues/News
Topic: Houston: new area code 621 coming in 2025
Replies: 0
Views: 2103

Houston: new area code 621 coming in 2025

Houston already had 4 area codes (281, 346, 713, 832) as of 2013, but reports say all number combinations for those codes will be "exhausted" as of 2025. 621 will overlay in the same geographic area as the existing 4 codes. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/fifth-area-code-comin...
by itsjrd1964
24 Oct 2023 14:46
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Knox District |The Galatyn - (20 ST)
Replies: 51
Views: 12760

Re: Knox District |The Galatyn - (20 ST)

I get the vertigo-willies just seeing the pictures :o :shock: !!
by itsjrd1964
21 Oct 2023 15:08
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: Trinity Metro (FWTA 'The T')
Replies: 4
Views: 9112

Re: Trinity Metro (FWTA 'The T')

Trinity Metro is the same age (40) as DART this year. For all of November, any ride within Tarrant County (buses, TexRail, Trinity Metro rideshares, TRE (between CenterPort station and T&P station only), etc.) will be *free*.

https://ridetrinitymetro.org/40th/
by itsjrd1964
19 Oct 2023 20:12
Forum: The Pitch
Topic: Mesquite: Devil's Bowl Speedway
Replies: 1
Views: 1067

Re: Mesquite: Devil's Bowl Speedway

Ch.5 also has a report about Devil's Bowl closing. It is mentioned in the story that not only is housing being built nearby, but the TX 190-Bush Turnpike extension will likely be built through or near the property. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/its-time-legendary-racetrack-devils-bowl-to-close-...
by itsjrd1964
15 Oct 2023 12:22
Forum: The Pitch
Topic: Mesquite: Devil's Bowl Speedway
Replies: 1
Views: 1067

Mesquite: Devil's Bowl Speedway

According to this Facebook post https://www.facebook.com/100050351415803/posts/pfbid02trLUfMqEkqbhQbvJEMT3SMu37m4UieV6Denht91wnLiFA9o1kga1zZ6fbVZAoJgkl/ the acreage for Devil's Bowl Speedway has been sold. It has been the site of races and race events since the 1970s. The last event will be Saturday...