The CI Morning Breakdown DFW

H-E-B Vice President Juan-Carlos Rück discusses the grocery company's move into the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and future plans in the area. Plus, Community Impact reporter Jackson King dives into Richardson's 150th-anniversary celebration and events in store for the city's milestone this year. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard.

This episode gives an update on Dallas' comprehensive plan, ForwardDallas, which is set for a major update. Plus, Community Impact reporter Michael Crouchley zooms in on the development of Haggard Farms, one of the last large sites left to develop in Plano.  The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with assistance from Summer El-Shahawy and editing by Marie Leonard. ***Link to patron program: www.communityimpact.com/patron

Following the announcement that Frisco is set to be the home of the new Universal Kids Frisco theme park, Community Impact reporter Shelbie Hamilton shares details on the upcoming attraction and how it will impact the city. Plus, reporter Hannah Johnson sheds light on plans to upgrade public safety resources in Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake during 2023. The Houston Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. ***Link to patron program: www.communityimpact.com/patron

The first episode of the DFW Breakdown podcast in 2023 takes a look at the growing town of Argyle, where roads are straining under rapid population growth, along with a new report showing alarming maternal mortality numbers in Texas. Community Impact reporters Michael Crouchley and Hannah Norton weigh in.   The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with assistance from Summer El-Shahawy and editing by Marie Leonard. ***Link to patron program: www.communityimpact.com/patron  

For the final episode of 2022, Olivia sits down with Billy Wadsack, Community Impact's managing editor over Dallas-Fort Worth. They discuss some of the biggest stories from the past year, from H-E-B's proliferation through the metroplex to teacher shortages at local school districts. Episodes will return on Friday, Jan. 6. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard.

In this education-focused episode, reporter Mark Fadden brings an update from Keller ISD, which recently approved a "guardian program," allowing teachers and staff to bring firearms to campus in an effort to shore up school security. Plus, editor Miranda Jaimes discusses how Frisco ISD has adjusted to constant growth in recent years with regular rezoning efforts. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with assistance from Summer El-Shahawy and editing by Marie Leonard. ***PATRON PROGRAM SIGN-UP: www.communityimpact.com/patron

Community Impact reporter Jackson King discusses Dallas' effort to clean up more than 1,300 alleyways throughout the city, including a pilot program to turn some disused alleys into neighborhood trails. Later on, reporter Michael Crouchley brings an update on Dallas Area Rapid Transit's Silver Line project as Plano moves into a new phase of planning for two stations. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. ***PATRON PROGRAM SIGN-UP: www.communityimpact.com/patron

Community Impact editor Cody Thorn discusses regional and statewide efforts to shore up water access in the metroplex as the population continues to grow. Plus, reporter Colby Farr breaks down the new live-work-play development The Mix, which is bringing a new $3B development to Frisco. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with assistance from Mary Katherine Shapiro and editing by Marie Leonard. ***PATRON PROGRAM SIGN-UP: www.communityimpact.com/patron

On this special Thanksgiving week episode, the Frisco Chamber of Commerce's president and CEO Tony Felker weighs in on how holiday shopping will affect local economies amid concerns of a recession. Plus, Community Impact statehouse reporter Hannah Norton previews the upcoming Texas Legislative Session. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard.  ***PATRON PROGRAM SIGN-UP: www.communityimpact.com/patron

Community Impact editor Cody Thorn joins the podcast with news from Roanoke, where the city continues to await development on a new landmark attraction for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, the Peabody Hotel.  The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather. ***PATRON PROGRAM SIGN-UP: www.communityimpact.com/patron

Community Impact reporters Rebecca Heliot and Destine Gibson bring development insights from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including discussions of projects planned in the newly-renewed Lake Highlands public improvement district in Dallas and in Lewisville's Northern Gateway. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather. ***PATRON PROGRAM SIGN-UP: www.communityimpact.com/patron

Community Impact editor Miranda Jaimes discusses how H-E-B's emergence in the Dallas-Fort Worth area has shaken up the local grocery industry. Plus, statewide reporter Hannah Norton digs into the current conversation surrounding whether Texas should rely less on standardized test scores when assessing school performance. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather. ***Link to E&P Reports episode with John Garrett ***PATRON PROGRAM SIGN-UP: www.communityimpact.com/patron

This episode takes a look at the massive proposed mixed-use development Flower Mound Ranch, which stands to add significantly more housing to the town over the coming decades. Also, Community Impact reporter Hannah Johnson discusses Grapevine's seasonal turn as the Christmas Capital of Texas—a role it's already ramping up for this year. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather. ***PATRON PROGRAM SIGN-UP: www.communityimpact.com/patron

Community Impact editor Miranda Jaimes discusses how a proposition on McKinney's Nov. 8 ballot could bring packaged liquor sales to the city and reporter Jackson King discusses progress on Richardson's Belt + Main mixed-use development. Plus, stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear the opening date for DFW's latest location of H-E-B.  The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather. ***PATRON PROGRAM SIGN-UP: www.communityimpact.com/patron

In an episode focused on affordable housing, Community Impact reporter Rebecca Heliot discusses Dallas' progress in connecting people experiencing homelessness to housing. Plus, reporter Destine Gibson brings an update from Lewisville, where the city has voted to create a public facilities corporation to help fund and lead public housing projects. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather. ***PATRON PROGRAM SIGN-UP: www.communityimpact.com/patron

On this episode, Community Impact editors Miranda Jaimes and Samantha Douty weigh in on the Outer Loop regional freeway project, which seeks funding from a bond proposition on the Nov. 8 ballot in Denton County, and Southern Denton County's efforts to scale for rapid population growth. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather. ***PATRON PROGRAM SIGN-UP: www.communityimpact.com/patron

Community Impact reporter Jackson King discusses a plan to build a new arts & culture district at the University of Texas at Dallas. Plus, later in the episode, Community Impact's Vice President of Sales and Marketing Tess Coverman stops by with an announcement on the company's brand refresh.   The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.    ***PATRON PROGRAM SIGN-UP: www.communityimpact.com/patron

Community Impact reporter Colby Farr discusses how local nonprofits are bouncing back following the pandemic, even as they permanently readjust some of their processes. Plus, digital journalist Summer El-Shahawy digs into some of the latest commercial permits filed in the metroplex. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact reporter Andrew Norsworthy discusses the upcoming return of two key Plano events for the first time since 2019—the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival and the Plano International Festival—and how they will affect the city's tourism revenue. Also, editor Cody Thorn stops by to shed light on rapidly growing district Northwest ISD's plans after the tragic and sudden loss of recently hired superintendent David Hicks. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact editor Miranda Jaimes discusses Collin College's effort to bolster the local automotive industry as it struggles to staff technicians. Plus, reporter Christopher Green brings details on Texas' newly updated 10-year transportation plan and how it will affect DFW. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with assistance from Summer El-Shahawy and editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact Senior Editor Valerie Wigglesworth discusses how a new report that reveals most local short-term rentals, such as Airbnb properties, are operating illegally, is affecting Fort Worth's considerations surrounding zoning and regulations for the properties. Plus, digital journalist Summer El-Shahawy stops by to chat about upcoming events throughout the metroplex. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact reporter Jackson King gives details on the city of Dallas' plans for a proposed $1 billion bond program. Editor Miranda Jaimes sheds light on Frisco's considerations as its remaining available land becomes limited. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with assistance from Summer El-Shahawy and editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

The Professional Golfers Association of America has officially opened ticket sales for the inaugural championship event at the new PGA Frisco headquarters. Reporter Colby Farr brings the details. Plus, Adam Turner, a Wildland Urban Interface Specialist with the Texas A&M Forest Service, discusses the abnormally active wildfire season Texas is currently experiencing and how DFW residents can mitigate the risk of fire damage. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Lynn Krebs, a research economist at the Texas Real Estate Research Center, sheds light on how homeowners can take advantage of homestead exemptions as cities around DFW add options for seniors and disabled people. Plus, Community Impact editor Samantha Douty discusses how one local school district is navigating a nationwide teacher shortage heading into the new school year. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with assistance by Summer El-Shahawy with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact reporter Jackson King gives an update on the recent efforts of local districts to prioritize safety and increase security measures for the upcoming school year. Plus, Community Impact reporter Destine Gibson discusses the upcoming demolition of a Lewisville landmark. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge and Connor McGovern with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact editor Miranda Jaimes sheds light on the growing trend of single-family rental communities in McKinney and across DFW. Reporter Hannah Johnson discusses Southlake's investment in "the Taj Mahal of pickleball complexes." The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact senior editor Valerie Wigglesworth discusses the proposed $100 million expansion of Deloitte at its Westlake campus. Plus, reporter Grant Johnson provides insight on the increased number of generator permits and solar panel installations in McKinney following last year's winter storm. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge and Connor McGovern with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact editor Erick Pirayesh discusses how several cities across the metroplex are reviewing their policies toward short-term rentals. Reporter Sara Rodia and Lewisville Realtor Brandy Jett weigh in on the trend of increased institutional investment in local residential real estate. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge and Connor McGovern with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Following the news that Dallas will serve as one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Executive Director of the Dallas Sports Commission Monica Paul discusses the honor and how it will affect Dallas' soccer culture and legacy as a major hub for sports. Plus, Community Impact editor Miranda Jaimes discusses a major ecological restoration project in Fannin County—one of the largest efforts of its kind in the United States. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge and Connor McGovern with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Dallas County Fire Marshal Robert De Los Santos discusses the recent enactment of a burn ban and what residents can do to reduce the potential for wildfires during this Independence Day weekend. Plus, Community Impact Newspaper's DFW senior editor Valerie Wigglesworth shares the details on the development of the new MP Materials manufacturing facility and its impact on Fort Worth's industrial economy. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge and Connor McGovern with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact Newspaper's Matt Payne provides context to the decrease of violent crime across the city of Dallas in 2021. Plus, hear how prolonged nursing shortages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are affecting Denton County hospitals. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge and Connor McGovern with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

The Texas Real Estate Research Center's Adam Perdue provides insight into the current state of the real estate market in Texas. Plus, Community Impact reporter Jackson King discusses the increased superintendent vacancies across the state and gives an update on where several local districts stand in their own search processes. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge and Connor McGovern. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact Newspaper's Matt Payne discusses how a proposed ordinance could update public safety regulations over for-profit events in response to local gun violence. Plus, hear how a 3-year, $140 million project will aid in road improvements for US 380 through Denton County. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge and Connor McGovern with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

McKinney's annual German-fare festival was a record-setting event in 2021 with more than 77,000 people in attendance. Also, Richardson ISD is aiming to keep standards high despite declines in enrollment and Dallas City Council approved extra funds for the construction at Willie B. Johnson Recreation Center. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Morgan O'Neal with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Senior Editor Valerie Wigglesworth joins us with details on the possible construction of a new multiuse stadium and tournament complex that could be home to two professional soccer teams in Fort Worth. Also, a new ordinance in Plano will allow two tattoo shops to operate in the downtown district.   The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Morgan O'Neal with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

In this water-focused episode, guest editor Samantha Douty discusses opportunities for tourism at Lewisville Lake, and Helen Dulac, public education manager for the North Texas Municipal Water District discusses water conservation as DFW moves into the summer months and navigates a drought. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Dallas City Council discusses regulations for short-term rentals like Airbnbs and Plano tangles with housing affordability issues. Plus, a DFW city allows open-container sales of alcohol and a popular immersive art experience comes to Grapevine Mills Mall. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

With local elections around the corner, editor Samantha Douty shares insight into Lewisville's ballot item that will expand its city council following the annexation of the Castle Hills area. Plus, reporter Matt Payne gives an update from the development beat in Frisco. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge and Morgan O'Neal with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Reporter Jishnu Nair gives an update on the Texas Central railway project, the potential high-speed train route from Houston to Dallas. Plus, Jackson King reports on Richardson's expected economic boost from the return of the Wildflower Arts & Music Festival. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge and Morgan O'Neal with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather. 

Community Impact Newspaper editor Billy Wadsack discusses the rising bill for recapture in Plano ISD and other local school districts. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact editor Samantha Douty discusses what's next for Flower Mound's live-work-play development and business district, Lakeside. Guest Matt Payne gives an update on the new drone delivery service that recently launched in Frisco and Little Elm. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Guest Alex Willis, the editor for Community Impact's new Lake Highlands-Lakewood edition, discusses his coverage of Dallas' redistricting process and other neighborhood issues. The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact Newspaper's Plano reporter Erick Pirayesh discusses the latest news from Dallas Area Rapid Transit's Silver Line project and more DFW transit news. Plus, reporter Brooklynn Cooper gives insight into the McKinney wedding industry. The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

In McKinney, the West Grove development announces a key tenant. Richardson's CityLine development preps for the return of Night Markets in April.  The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Colleyville looks to strengthen its emergency operations center following the January attack on Congregation Beth Israel. Richardson proposes new city council district boundaries. The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact Newspaper's Plano editor Billy Wadsack provides insight on the local business community's move to balance physical and virtual operations. The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Roanoke voters consider creating a crime control and prevention district. Frisco allots grant money for the city's first-ever brewery.  The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

An audit in Grapevine discovers two city employees misusing city funds for personal use. Fort Worth hosts public meetings to educate voters about propositions that will appear on ballots May 7th. The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

The University of Texas at Dallas and other UT institutions benefit from a new endowment to help fund tuition for lower-income students. Lewisville's Fighting Farmers water tower finally comes down. The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Host Olivia Aldridge discusses the two-year anniversary of COVID-19 appearing in Dallas-Fort Worth with Community Impact Newspaper's DFW managing editor Valerie Wigglesworth. The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

A regional transportation council reveals plans for more than $30 million dollars in autonomous vehicle projects, including self-driving cars and shuttles. The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.