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24 New Businesses in Melissa: Week of Nov. 2
Public records show 23 new sales tax permits and 1 business listing for Melissa businesses in the week of Nov. 2. Here is the full list.
Yara IversonNovember 2, 20263 min read
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20 New Businesses in Melissa: Week of Nov. 9
Public records show 20 new sales tax permits for Melissa businesses in the week of Nov. 9. Here is the full list.
Yara IversonNovember 11, 20263 min read
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Fort Bend County offers Tesla a 10-year tax break for a possible solar factory, if it hires at least 8,700
Commissioners approved the package Thursday for 'Project Crystal Sun' on more than 1,000 acres near Houston. Tesla says it is still choosing between Fort Bend and another site, and the governor must sign off.
Yara IversonOctober 24, 20262 min read
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Collin County small businesses and nonprofits have until Nov. 19 to seek federal loans for losses from 2025's long rainy stretch
An SBA declaration covering rain from March 21 to July 8, 2025, offers working-capital loans of up to $2 million to small businesses and private nonprofits, with Collin, Grayson and Hunt listed as primary counties.
Yara IversonOctober 22, 20262 min read
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26 New Businesses in Melissa: Week of Oct. 19
Public records show 24 new sales tax permits, 1 alcohol license application and 1 business listing for Melissa businesses in the week of Oct. 19. Here is the full list.
Yara IversonOctober 21, 20264 min read
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Avelo adds Sarasota and West Palm Beach to its McKinney airport lineup, its 10th and 11th destinations
Flights to the two Florida cities start Dec. 16 and 17, about five weeks after the airline's Nov. 11 debut at McKinney National Airport, and Las Vegas service grows to six weekly round trips.
Yara IversonOctober 15, 20262 min read
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25 New Businesses in Melissa: Week of Oct. 12
Public records show 24 new sales tax permits and 1 alcohol license application for Melissa businesses in the week of Oct. 12. Here is the full list.
Yara IversonOctober 15, 20263 min read
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21 New Businesses in Melissa: Week of Oct. 5
Public records show 20 new sales tax permits and 1 alcohol license application for Melissa businesses in the week of Oct. 5. Here is the full list.
Yara IversonOctober 6, 20263 min read
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Volvo and Waabi self-driving trucks start hauling customer freight between Dallas and Houston
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Waabi said Monday their self-driving trucks are moving loads for freight network Warp on the Dallas-Houston corridor, with an observer still in the driver's seat.
Yara IversonOctober 6, 20262 min read
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Gym ribbon cutting, construction groundbreaking and dry cleaner welcome on Melissa chamber calendar
The Melissa Chamber of Commerce has three public business events set over the next eight days, starting with a 24-hour gym on Scott Street on Monday, Oct. 5.
Yara IversonOctober 4, 20261 min read
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28 New Businesses in Melissa: Week of Sep. 28
Public records show 21 new sales tax permits and 7 business listings for Melissa businesses in the week of Sep. 28. Here is the full list.
Yara IversonSeptember 30, 20264 min read
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29 New Businesses in Melissa: Week of Sep. 21
Public records show 29 new sales tax permits for Melissa businesses in the week of Sep. 21. Here is the full list.
Yara IversonSeptember 21, 20264 min read
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Diners’ 80% preference for people prompts fast-food service changes
Fast-food companies are expanding personal service as surveys show most diners prefer ordering from employees rather than artificial intelligence.
Yara IversonSeptember 13, 20261 min read
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20 New Businesses in Melissa: Week of Sep. 7
Public records show 20 new sales tax permits for Melissa businesses in the week of Sep. 7. Here is the full list.
Yara IversonSeptember 9, 20263 min read
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18 New Businesses in Melissa: Week of Aug. 31
Public records show 18 new sales tax permits for Melissa businesses in the week of Aug. 31. Here is the full list.
Yara IversonAugust 31, 20263 min read
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15 New Businesses in Melissa: Week of Aug. 24
Public records show 15 new sales tax permits for Melissa businesses in the week of Aug. 24. Here is the full list.
Yara IversonAugust 25, 20262 min read
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Commercial Metals Co. Finalizes Purchase of Fort Worth Rebar Firm
Commercial Metals Co. has completed the acquisition of Rebar Services and Supply Co., expanding its steel fabrication operations in North Texas.
Yara IversonAugust 24, 20261 min read
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NFJ Investment Group Adds Commercial Metals Stake; Analysts Adjust Targets
NFJ Investment Group LLC acquired a new position in Commercial Metals Company during the second quarter, while several other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings in the stock.
Yara IversonAugust 21, 20262 min read
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19 New Businesses in Melissa: Week of Aug. 17
Public records show 19 new sales tax permits for Melissa businesses in the week of Aug. 17. Here is the full list.
Yara IversonAugust 19, 20263 min read
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Quiktrip #1936 Secures Sales Tax Permit in Melissa
A new Texas sales tax permit for Quiktrip #1936 was recorded on August 13, 2026, for a location at 122 W Melissa Rd.
Yara IversonAugust 16, 20261 min read
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Pinnavor, LLC receives sales tax permit in Melissa
Public records show Pinnavor, LLC was issued a new Texas sales tax permit on August 11, 2026, for a location at 3503 Red Deer Ln.
Yara IversonAugust 16, 20261 min read
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