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COMING SOON 6 Franklin the Helper Children’s Books LLC will open in mid-April in The Shops at Willow Bend, 6121 W. Park Blvd. The store will carry children’s books by Franklin C. Edwards, the author of a series of “Franklin the Helper” books designed to encourage kids to overcome social obstacles, such as bullying and racism. The store will also of- fer writing workshops for kids and adults, said Demetre Bivins, Edwards’ mother and operations manager. 469-793-4296. www.franklinthehelper.com 7 Frost Bank held a groundbreaking event for construction on a new nancial center in Plano on March 17. The new bank will be located at 600 E. 15th St. and is set to include a new bank building and drive-thru. Construction on the new center is set to nish Aug. 31, according to a ling with the Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulation. The new location is part of Frost Bank’s expansion in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, which began in 2021 and includes plans for 28 new locations in the
TERI WEBSTER¡COMMUNITY IMPACT Plano’s Harrington Library celebrated recent renovations on April 2. FEATURED IMPACT RENOVATIONS
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rooms and more. 972-941-7175. www.plano.gov/1001/ Harrington-Library
Plano’s Harrington Library showed o its new look at an April 2 grand opening celebration after a completed $5 million renovation project. Library Manager Melissa Perez Shadowens called the renovations “timeless.” The library is located at 1501 18th St. Among the library’s upgrades is a renovated children’s area with support pillars made to look like trees, an area geared for teenagers, six new study
8 Pettito Puppy opened in December under a new name. The business, located at 6509 W. Park Blvd., was formerly called Doggie House Pet Shop, according to a spokesperson for the company. The com- pany oers healthy, ethically raised, small puppies for sale from reputable, person- ally vetted breeders. Those interested in buying a new puppy can schedule a time to come in and interact with the puppy over the phone or on Pettito Puppy’s website. The business also allows walk-ins, according to its website. 469-676-3376. www. pettitodallas.com
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