Cooke County is giving the downtown square a tech upgrade with new lights and sound systems. It’ll look great, but we’re still waiting on the city to tell us how much of a headache the construction will be for our daily commutes.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days.
The city hasn't dropped the price tag yet, so we don't know how much of our tax money is going into this facelift.
Downtown businesses and visitors will likely enjoy a more vibrant, modern atmosphere once the work is finished.
Commuters and downtown workers might face some annoying detours or parking shortages while the crews are working.
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