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One of Grapevine’s largest commercial neighborhoods, the Leisure & Hospitality district contains relatively few vendors… but all of them contribute mightily to the City’s overall economy.Visitor Pattern: Holding Serve (YOY visitors down 1%)Best Month in Last 12 (based on sales tax collected): December 2025Worst Month in Last 12 (based on...
GRAPEVINE, Texas, September 29, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southland Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: SLND and SLND WS) ("Southland") announced today that a subsidiary in its Civil segment, Oscar Renda Contracting, has been awarded a $71 million water pipeline project in the Southwest. The scope of work includes installing approximately 14 miles of 42-inch...
California-based Flip Flop Shops has opened its second Texas location in Grapevine Mills mall.The store sells flip flops and sandals from brands like Olukai, Cobian, Crocs, Havaianas and will have Birkenstocks in the store soon.Flip Flop Shops specializes in casual comfortable and offers several waterproof options.Click here to view the...
Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program (TxMCW) Opens Well Application Period
Sep 8 2026The Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program (TxMCW) is now accepting applications from marginal conventional well owners and operators who are interested in permanently plugging and abandoning their oil and/or gas wells. This more than $100 million is from the Inflation Reduction Act’s Methane Emissions Reduction Program.Eligible applicants include...
In the world of Economic Development, “Quality of Life” arguments are ubiquitous. Everyone wants to live, work, and play in a positive environment. Most communities pitch themselves as being among the best. Make no mistake: we believe the same here in Grapevine. From our public parks to our top-rated school...
This Fall: Bring Back the Business Lunch
Sep 2 2026Fall has arrived in Grapevine, and the temperatures have settled into a cool…umm… 95°F. Okay, what the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex lacks in a crisp fall, it makes up for in beautiful conditions in October and November for getting outside. This year, the Grapevine Economic Development has a challenge for you:...
New in Grapevine: September 2026After a summer full of food and family-focused openings, Grapevine's latest wave of new businesses is proof that no two months here ever look the same. From land development to live performances, legal counsel to Licensed Professional Counseling (plus some seriously good margaritas), here's a quick...
Ireland, Texas and Indianapolis know keeping up with infrastructure helps keep companies interested.If there’s one sector that knows the importance of infrastructure to its operations, it’s semiconductors, where power, water and precision brook few interruptions in order to manufacture to ever more minute specifications.So it’s fitting that Ireland — this...
Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its August meeting.2027 Unified Transportation ProgramThe commission approved the final 2027 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), TxDOT's 10-year plan for guiding transportation project development across the state from fiscal years 2027 through 2036.The 2027 UTP includes approximately $95 billion in transportation...
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced a new 10-year transportation plan with a total projected investment of $138 billion.In a rapidly growing state, this transformational investment will help improve safety, reduce congestion and strengthen the supply chain.“Texas’ booming economy and growing population demand...
Small business owners have a new option to provide healthcare to their employees. The Texas Chamber Health Plan, offered by the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, is designed for companies with 1 to 99 team members. There isn’t an enrollment period, so companies can apply at any time. Larger businesses can...
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD received an overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency’s 2025-26 accountability ratings.The district’s overall score was 91 out of 100, an A rating. The TEA released the ratings Aug. 14.How it worksThe TEA accountability ratings evaluate districts on what students learn, how prepared they are for the...
A connective tissue that links Grapevine’s major residential areas together, the Mustang corridor covers a broad stretch of essential employers while touching every major highway in the City.Visitor Pattern: Bounding Back (YOY visits up 5%)Best Month in Last 12 (based on sales tax collected): December 2025Worst Month in Last 12...
Governor Abbott Announces Over $7.7 Million In Grants To North Texas Area Veteran Service Organizations
Aug 11 2026Governor Greg Abbott today announced $7,746,000 in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 28 organizations in the North Texas region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour. Administered by TVC, the funding will provide services to an estimated more than 4,900...
How Water Is Reshaping Site Selection
Aug 10 2026What could be simpler than water? Or more complex? For many industrial and advanced manufacturing projects, water is becoming a first-tier site selection variable alongside power, labor, and transportation infrastructure. Evaluating a site’s water readiness now goes beyond asking whether water service exists. Corporate users increasingly need to understand available...
Governor Abbott Announces $5.6 Million in Grants for Innovative Nursing Education Programs
Aug 7 2026Governor Greg Abbott today announced more than $5.6 million in grants to eight Texas colleges and universities. The Nursing Innovation Grant Program (NIGP) supports new and expanded projects that improve or extend nursing programs. The awards fund innovative prelicensure educational programs for nursing students and expand healthcare workforce capacity across...
Another month, another eclectic list of dreamers, entrepreneurs, and new businesses here in Grapevine! Whether you’re looking for a morning pick-me-up, a memorable night out, or a prescription to break your little one’s newfound Soccer Fever after the World Cup, this batch of newcomers has your back. Here's a quick...
Consumer brands find themselves at a strange inflection point these days. The average customer cares more about personalized service and bespoke options than ever... but, at the same time, most buyers are working with a budget sheet that has only been getting more strained. Generally, if you want to save...
Everything led to this. Years of World Cup planning and preparation led to 39 days of games, rivalries, strong player personalities, and unforgettable moments. This World Cup had everything, from underdog teams like Cape Verde and DR Congo to memes like not enough beer, too much ranch dressing, and taxidermied raccoons. The Dallas-Fort Worth...
In the midst of an evolution, this neighborhood runs on targeted visits that vary in purpose and dwell time but yield a balanced guest profile.Visitor Pattern: Regulars Reign (YOY visits down 1%; visitors down 6%)Best Month in Last 12 (based on sales tax collected): December 2025Worst Month in Last 12...
Island Bound Sailing Adventures offers sailing experiences, training and charter services from its location at Scott’s Landing at Grapevine Lake near Dallas, Texas. The company’s instructors are certified by the American Sailing Association. Training programs are available for various skill levels, ranging from beginner to U.S. Coast Guard license preparation.The...
That process matters, and it has become increasingly sophisticated as data and analytics have transformed the front end of site selection. But it rarely explains the projects that break the mold — the large investments, the unusual requirements, and the opportunities that seem to emerge from nowhere.Those deals almost always...
Summer 2026 has been good to North Texas families looking for something new to do. Universal Kids Resort opened its gates in Frisco on July 1, and now Grapevine has entered the mix with an attraction built on an entirely different premise. Instead of rides and characters, Dig World hands...
Texas Is Investing Billions in Job-Ready Talent: Here’s What CTE Funding Means For Businesses
Jul 12 2026In 2025, the Texas Legislature invested more than $7 billion in career and technical education (CTE) training programs over two years, the largest CTE investment in state history. The investment comes as Texas continues to lead the nation in job creation, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that...
