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As winter weather continues in DFW, some school districts have announced delayed starts for Friday, Feb. 3.

Here's a rundown of where districts stand as of Thursday afternoon:

Allen ISD campuses and offices will be closed Friday, Feb. 3. Kids Club will also be closed.

"The decision to cancel school was made because of the ongoing precipitation and forecast for sub-freezing temperatures throughout the evening and into tomorrow morning," the district stated. "This decision was made with the safety of our students, families, and staff in mind, including our student drivers and students who walk to school or the bus stop. Weather conditions are expected to improve throughout the day tomorrow. Therefore, previously scheduled fine arts and athletics events on Friday evening will proceed as normal."

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD campuses, district offices and facilities will remain closed on Friday, Feb. 3 due to the winter weather forecast.

The district originally planned a delayed start but then announced a Feb. 3 closure.

Celina ISD has said it will remain closed on Friday, Feb. 3.

"District staff spent this afternoon assessing bus routes, campus parking lots, sidewalks and other non-treated roads and intersections across our district’s 96-mile service area," the district site sates. "Most of the area continues to have nearly 2” of ice creating hazardous driving conditions. With temperatures dipping below freezing tonight, areas that have thawed this afternoon will refreeze making roads undriveable. Based on weather reports, the district doesn’t expect roads and parking lots to clear until tomorrow afternoon when the temperatures get well above the freezing mark. With all of these variables in mind, our district’s top priority continues to be the safety of our students, parents and staff. Thank you to all of our Bobcats for your patience and understanding during this time. In the coming days, our district will share school make-up information."

Prosper ISD will remain closed on Friday, Feb. 3.

"This evening, district staff assessed city roads, rural bus routes, and campus parking lots across our 58-square-mile district," the district stated. "Temperatures have dipped below freezing, and areas that might have thawed this afternoon will refreeze overnight. Based on the latest weather reports, we do not anticipate that roads and parking lots will be clear of ice until tomorrow afternoon. Our first priority is to ensure a safe route to school for our buses, staff, and teen drivers."

Friday night activities will take place as scheduled.

The district's special board meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Coppell ISD has announced that it will be closed on Feb. 3.

"Extracurricular activities may not be impacted," the district stated. "Please reach out to the campus for specific information."

The district originally planned a delayed start for Friday but then announced a closure due to "deteriorating road conditions and staffing concerns."

Frisco ISD buildings will be closed for instruction and business on Friday, February 3, 2023, due to poor road conditions. Frisco ISD will utilize the scheduled April 28th Bad Weather Make-up Day.

More information about weather-related closings in Frisco ISD will be available at friscoisd.org as it becomes available.

Lewisville ISD has said all campuses and facilities be closed Friday, Feb 3.

Little Elm ISD will be closed on Feb. 3.

"Earlier today we announced a two-hour delay for the start of school tomorrow," the district stated. "We have amended that decision to closing school for Friday, February 3. Many of our roads have improved greatly throughout the day. However, as you know, Little Elm ISD has several bridges throughout the District that our school buses have to cross. With the continued freezing temperatures overnight and the amount of slush and water remaining on our bridges, we have decided it would be best to keep schools closed for the safety of everyone."

More information on Little Elm school closures can be found online at littleelmisd.net.

McKinney ISD schools and offices will remain closed on Friday, Feb. 3.

"All previously scheduled evening athletic and fine arts events and competitions will continue as scheduled," the district stated. "District schools and offices will reopen with a normal schedule on Monday, Feb. 6. Please stay safe and travel with caution."

For more information about inclement weather notifications, visit mckinneyisd.net/safety-security/emergency-management/severe-weather-preparedness-response/

Mesquite ISD will remain closed tomorrow, Feb. 3, due to ongoing inclement weather and road conditions.

"Stay safe, and we will see you back at school on Monday," the district stated.

Plano ISD schools and facilities will remain closed through Friday, Feb. 3.

"Although weather conditions improved somewhat today, the continued precipitation and tonight’s expected freezing temperatures remain a safety concern for many of our less traveled roads and bridges, student drivers and students who walk to school," the district stated. "The forecasted below freezing temperatures overnight and continued precipitation also pose a significant safety concern for icy district parking lots and sidewalks for the morning commute. The weather is expected to improve by midday tomorrow, but not in a time frame that would allow a safe commute to school."

PISD expects operations to resume on Monday, Feb. 6.

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"We look forward to opening this new Nordstrom Rack location in the Allen community, strengthening our network of stores and introducing new customers to Nordstrom Rack's unique product offering," said Carl Jenkins, Senior Vice President of Nordstrom Rack Stores. "In addition to shopping the brands they love at a great price, our customers in Allen can take full advantage of this convenient new location to pick-up online orders and make returns."

The 29,000 square-foot store will be located in The Village at Allen, a popular shopping center that includes Target, Best Buy, PetSmart and Homegoods. The Village at Allen is owned and managed by DLC Management Corp. and is ideally located at the corner of the Central Expressway (US Highway 75) and Stacey Road. With the addition of this new location, Nordstrom will operate 19 Nordstrom Rack stores and eight Nordstrom stores in Texas. The store is scheduled to open in fall 2023.

"We couldn't be more excited to bring Nordstrom Rack to The Village at Allen. The existing retail mix is thriving at the property, and the addition of Nordstrom Rack further validates why The Village at Allen is one of the premier value retail destinations in the country," said Chris Ressa, Executive Vice President & COO of DLC Management Co.

Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc. and plays a critical role in the company's Closer to You strategy, which focuses on delivering customers a more convenient and interconnected experience across its stores and digital platforms. Nordstrom Rack offers customers up to 70 percent off on-trend apparel, accessories, beauty, home and shoes from many of the top brands sold at Nordstrom stores as well as core services like online order pickup for Nordstrom.com and NordstromRack.com, easy returns and alterations at select stores. Nordstrom Rack is the largest source of new customers to Nordstrom.

Nordstrom is committed to giving back to the diverse communities where it operates. Since 2019 along with its customers, Nordstrom has donated more than $1.5 million in support of its long-term partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the United States and Canada. These proceeds support the recruitment, training and engagement of adult mentors and mentorship moments between Bigs and Littles, including preparing for an interview, learning to tie a tie and helping with homework.

About Nordstrom

At Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), we exist to help our customers feel good and look their best. Since starting as a shoe store in 1901, how to best serve customers has been at the center of every decision we make. This heritage of service is the foundation we're building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers. Our digital-first platform enables us to serve customers when, where and how they want to shop – whether that's in-store at more than 350 Nordstrom, Nordstrom Local and Nordstrom Rack locations or digitally through our Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack apps and websites. Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it.

About DLC Management Corp.

A company driven by a strong culture and entrepreneurial foundation, DLC Management Corp. has grown to be one of the nation's largest and most sought-after privately held owners, operators and managers of open-air retail shopping centers. DLC has expertise in acquisitions, new developments, redevelopments, leasing and management.

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On May 25, H-E-B officially started construction on another location planned for the DFW Metroplex, breaking ground at the site of a new store in Allen. Set to open in late summer 2023, the new store will be located at the northwest corner of Exchange Parkway and State Highway 5 (Greenville Avenue) in Allen, across the street from Allen High School. This will be the company’s fourth location currently under construction in Collin County, which also includes stores in Frisco, Plano, and McKinney.

At 117,000 square feet, the H-E-B store, the company’s flagship format, will showcase all the quality products and innovative services H-E-B customers have come to love and expect.

Along with a world class product assortment at H-E-B’s everyday low prices, the store will include a True Texas BBQ restaurant, which was named best barbecue chain in Texas by Texas Monthly and a top barbecue chain in the nation by Thrillist, as well as H-E-B Curbside and Home Delivery, which will allow customers to place orders online for pickup at the store or delivery to the home. Other features include a full-service H-E-B Pharmacy with two-lane drive-thru and Texas Backyard department, which offers outdoor essentials.

Additionally, Allen will be the first location in North Texas to include a H-E-B Wellness Primary Care clinic as a part of the store format. The H-E-B Wellness Primary Care clinic will offer full service primary care for all individuals ages 12 and older, operating in coordination with registered dieticians with a food first philosophy rooted in science. Services will include primary care, physical therapy, health/nutrition coaching, clinical pharmacists, specialty referrals and labs to create a coordinated approach to healthcare under one roof.

“We have been welcomed with open arms into the Collin County community,” said Juan-Carlos Rück, H-E-B Executive Vice President, North West Food/Drug Division. “We’re excited to become neighbors in another dynamic and growing North Texas city. We look forward to providing an outstanding shopping experience in Allen with the best H-E-B has to offer.”

In 2021, H-E-B announced its plans to open stores in Plano and Frisco, which are slated to open later this year. Earlier this year, H-E-B also broke ground on a store in McKinney.

Building on H-E-B’s longstanding presence in the area with its Central Market stores, the move reinforces the retailer’s commitment to serve more customers in this rapidly growing part of Texas. Regularly recognized as a top employer in the nation, H-E-B will offer positions that range from department managers to cashiers. It’s estimated that the Allen store will employ approximately 500 Partners (employees). H-E-B will post all job opportunities to the H-E-B Careers site in the coming months.

A proud Texas company, H-E-B’s presence in the Metroplex runs deep. As a multi-format retailer, H-E-B has served the broader community for two decades with its innovative Central Market stores, which were introduced to the DFW area in 2001 and serve customers in Dallas, Plano, Southlake, and Fort Worth. H-E-B stores also serve communities near the Metroplex including Burleson, Hudson Oaks, Granbury, and Waxahachie. Additionally, H-E-B’s fast and convenient Favor Delivery now serves 29 cities across the metro area.

“For years, the possibility of H-E-B’s expansion into Allen has been one of the most discussed and anticipated developments in our community,” said Allen Mayor Ken Fulk. “We’re delighted to finally celebrate their arrival—not only as a culinary destination, but as a corporate partner to local communities across Texas.”

Through its Spirit of Giving philosophy, H-E-B is passionately dedicated to its customers beyond its stores. In this spirit and to celebrate the groundbreaking of its new store, H-E-B gifted $50,000 to five local nonprofits located in Allen including the Allen Philharmonic, Allen Arts Alliance, Powered to Move, All Community Outreach and EXPOW (Exponential Power of Women). Each group was presented with a $10,000 check at the groundbreaking ceremony.

As part of its giving tradition, H-E-B commemorated the first three groundbreaking ceremonies with gifts totaling $150,000 to 15 nonprofits in Plano, Frisco, and McKinney. In Plano, H-E-B gifted $10,000 each to Emily’s Place, My Friend’s House, Friday Nite Friends, The Storehouse, and North Texas Performing Arts. In Frisco, $10,000 donations went to VFW Post 8273, Frisco FastPacs, Frisco Family Services, Frisco Arts Foundation, and Boys & Girls Club Frisco. In McKinney, each of the following organizations received $10,000 each: Seed Project Foundation, Love Life Foundation, Hugs Café, City Church, and Community Garden. These donations build on H-E-B’s support of more than 100 non-profit organizations and public schools in the DFW Metroplex.

“One of the true joys of being a part of the H-E-B team is getting to know local organizations doing great work in the communities in which we operate. We are pleased to be able to give back to five of these organizations making a difference in Allen,” said Mabrie Jackson, H-E-B Director of Public Affairs. “We look forward to continuing H-E-B’s spirit of giving commitment and serving our new neighbors starting now and well into the future.”

The largest privately held employer in Texas, H-E-B has more than 420 stores and 145,000 Partners in Texas and Mexico, and the retailer continues to be an economic driver as it expands in North Texas and other areas of the state.

Big Blue Swim School is diving into Allen, TX this Spring, making it the perfect time to enroll your little ones in swim lessons.

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Spring is around the corner and before we know it, it will be Summer! For many families that means it's time for fun in the water. Trips to the beach, backyard pool parties, waterparks, boat rides, splash pads, you name it; if it's water-related, it's fun!

Now is the perfect time to begin swimming lessons. Beyond creating a safe space for your child to have fun in the water, lessons will ensure they are developing as a swimmer before summer rolls around and can help make for less stressful pool and beach trips. According to the CDC, drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4 and the second-leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 14 in the United States. While that statistic is scary, year-round weekly swimming lessons can help children stay safer around water.

If water safety and confident swimming are some of your family's goals for summer, read below for the top 5 benefits of enrolling children in swimming lessons now!

1. Safety

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that drowning is the number one cause of injury-related death among kids ages 1 to 4. It is the second leading cause of death for older kids ages 5 to 14. The importance of learning to swim is evident.

The expert swim instructors at Big Blue Swim School teach all the water safety skills your kids need to remain safe in and around water. Kids can learn lifesaving swimming abilities at as young as three months.

2. Muscle Development

Swimming requires whole-body strength. It helps kids safely develop muscle. Swimming is a low-impact sport, which means kids have a much lower chance of injuring joints or bones than when playing other sports. Additionally, people can generally exercise longer in the water than on land without muscle or joint pain.

3. A Healthier Heart

Swimming promotes superior cardiovascular health. It strengthens the heart, making it more efficient in supplying blood throughout the body. Studies also show that swimming several times per week can improve blood vessel function and lower blood pressure.

Superior cardiovascular health and stronger muscles are two health benefits of swimming for kids that result in superior stamina. This endurance can carry over into other sports and activities your child enjoys.

4. Increased Confidence

Confidence is a characteristic that can help kids in school, sports and throughout life. Swimming helps children gain confidence because they can see and feel themselves advancing in the sport. Kids may begin swim lessons feeling nervous about the experience, but they quickly learn to kick and stroke.

Swimming challenges kids and helps them overcome their fears. It teaches them that they can set goals and achieve them through hard work and discipline.

5. Superior Social Skills

Swim lessons are fun, and they may lead to a serious love for the sport. Your kids will be able to interact with fellow young swimmers during lessons. They may also develop the skills needed to join a school- or community-based swim team.

Swim teams can be more inclusive than other sports teams because kids always get to participate. Additionally, swim teams offer camaraderie that could lead to lifelong friendships. Swimming on a team can also take kids to new towns and cities, where they can meet other kids of all backgrounds. The social skills learned through swimming can benefit a child for life.

Big Blue Swim School is opening a new location in Allen, Texas, this Spring and offers swimming lessons to transform kids into safe and confident swimmers. Our professional swim instructors are eager to teach your little ones in our welcoming and stress-free environment. Most importantly, they encourage kids to have fun and enjoy the process of learning the invaluable life skill of swimming. Register for lessons today! https://bigblueswimschool.com/locations/texas/allen

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Last Thursday, November 3, a new open-air food hall opened in Allen. The Hub’s new location is three times bigger than the company’s inaugural location at 30A near Seaside and Rosemary Beach in Florida and, unlike Florida’s venue, Allen’s is more food-centered – just like Collin County foodies would want it.

The Hub was designed with the whole family in mind, from kids to adults to pets. In order to allow families with teens to have a little bit more freedom, the facility offers an app where parents can front-load money so kids can order their own food by reciting their parent’s phone number. For the adults visiting, the space has bars with frozen drinks and cans of local beers and other beverages. The open space with green turf is a great place for visitors who have four-legged family members too.

Local Profile previously reported that in late August the company was looking to fill 200 positions for all areas of its restaurant concepts, including Local Smoke BBQ, Crave Roadside Sliders, SuperFreeze soft-serve frozen treats, Republic Kitchen & Bar, and Spout & Spoke bars.

Constructed in only eight months at State Highway 121, near Alma Road in The Farm in Allen, a 135-acre mixed-use development, The Hub is the first facility to open in the development space. In 2023, it’ll be joined by Alta, a four-story urban residential building with a character park for recreational use and the beer garden Katy Trail Ice House.

“As a suburban concept designed for family and friends, we think The Farm in Allen is a perfect location for The Hub’s brand of good, clean excitement,” Brad Zeitlin, founder and CEO of The Hub told The Dallas Morning News. “Our uniquely curated dining options and daily entertainment can only be found at The Hub.”

All the restaurants in The Hub are operated by the parent company Woodford Capital and there’s still enough room for other tenants to operate separately. According to The Dallas Morning News, soon Allen residents will be able to enjoy food from Pizzeria Flora, the coffee and bakery shop All Purpose All Day Cafe, the lobster roll shop Hooked Sea to Table, a charcuterie called The Salty Butcher and Macho Taco, a Tex-Mex joint.