Armadillo Ale Works finds home in Denton
Armadillo Ale Works has purchased property to develop a brewery in Denton, the company announced Friday.
The brewery will be across from the University of North Texas’ Apogee Stadium at 1512 Interstate 35W. The building is 40,000 square feet.
The company was formed in Denton, and they have been brewing beer at Deep Ellum Brewing Co. in Dallas while they found a space in Denton.
More information about the location and timeline for opening will be released in coming weeks.
Pollo Tropical now open, grand opening planned
The Caribbean inspired restaurant Pollo Tropical is now open on South Loop 288, in front of the Golden Triangle Mall.
To celebrate the opening, there will a grand opening celebration all day Friday, with the first 100 guests to get a free family meal after their first purchase at the restaurant.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at 10 a.m. Throughout the day, there will be drawings and events, including a RoboSurfer competition between the Denton Fire Department and Denton Police Department, a Halloween photo booth and a fortune teller.
Restaurant managers are working to still hire more staff, and plan to hire 40 people total for the restaurant.
Pilot Point to soon have new lakeside resort
The Lantana Resort and Marina is being bought by a private investor to upgrade the facilities and add new housing additions.
While the deal isn’t expected to be reached for several months as they wait for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department approval, plans are already in the works, said Randy Axtell, who is working on the deal with Axtell Commercial.
There will be a fully operational marina, store, boat and jet ski rentals, guest boat parking and boat slip rentals at the marina. The lodge area will be upgraded and potentially allow beer and wine sales.
The Lone Star Hall at the resort will be upgraded to host live music and other events. The investor also plans to upgrade existing hotel rooms, and add RV parking and equestrian camp sites.
Highland Village DATCU branch in the works
DATCU Credit Union will open its eleventh full-service branch in Highland Village at the corner of Briarhill Blvd. and FM 407/Justin Road.
Officials from DATCU, Highland Village and community members attended an official groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 15.
Holly Johnson, the current assistant manager at DATCU in Lewisville, will be the new branch manager.
Local business earns TripAdvisor recognition
The Old Irish Bed & Breakfast Wedding and Event Center has earned the 2014 Certificate of Excellence honors from popular travel website TripAdvisor.
The Denton venue, owned by Jim and Rita Patrick, started as an alpaca farm before the couple added a bed and breakfast in 2012. In 2013, they added the wedding venue.
While thousands of businesses receive the distinction each year, it is only given to businesses that consistently have “outstanding” reviews from clients.
Contact Jenna Duncan at jduncan@dentonrc.com or 940-566-6889.
