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began removing the former golf course infrastructure, such as signage and the golf cart path, in 2020. Phase 1, which adds just over 2 miles of trails to the city’s system of recreation trails, is set to begin in September and wrap up in March 2024. The project is set to cost $2.8 million, according to documents led with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. In addition, Knox said the trail will connect the Cottonwood Creek trails to existing trails at Bob Woodru Park, crossing several creeks and waterways along the way. www.plano.gov/1473/Los- Rios-Park 9 Walmart will update and remodel 28 more stores across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including the Neighborhood Market at 3100 Custer Road, Plano, in 2023, continuing an initiative that started last year. All remodeled stores will oer pickup, delivery and express delivery in un- der two hours after completion, according to a Walmart news release. Additional renovations include new LED light xtures, new paint and signage, checkout lane updates and more. These updates will also make the Walmart+ membership program available to more customers. www.walmart.com FEATURED IMPACT RENOVATIONS Renovations are underway at Katy Trail Ice House Outpost in Plano, General Manager Kyle Whelan said. The restaurant, located at 4700 W. Park Blvd., is expanding its patio space by about 6,000 square feet, adding seating for around 300 guests to its beer garden on the building’s west side. The patio will be complete with a tiki bar, outdoor bathrooms and 22 trees, Whelan said. Inside, a new re pit will be installed, and two walk-in coolers are being added to the kitchen. The men’s bathroom will also be renovated. Whelan added the patio renovations should be complete by the end of

October barring construction delays. Some of the parking lot spaces are coned o for construction equipment and hardware, but the restaurant will stay fully operational during the project. 972-599-9000. www.katyoutpost.com

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