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The Cheesecake Factory will open at West County Center in Des Peres on Nov.

10, offering a modern design with herringbone flooring + custom mural while creating up to 280 jobs to enhance the local shopping venue.

The new Cheesecake Factory at West County Mall will open on Nov.

10 in the restaurant village next to J Gilbert’s, replacing the former McCormick and Schmick’s location. Construction is well underway.

Fright Fest is set to begin this weekend at Mid America Adventure & though the park rebranded from Six Flags St. Louis two weeks ago, the Halloween event will keep its familiar name for at least one more year.

Marquette High School started Freshman Spirit Week today when seniors and teachers wore Hawaiian shirts and leis to welcome new students, and STUCO plans to boost upperclassmen participation through improved promotion — aiming to unite the school community.

Chesterfield officials are enhancing youth sports tourism as upgrades at the First Community Athletic Complex and planned multi-sport venues attract record tournaments and out-of-town teams — boosting local business benefits.

Marquette High School introduced enhanced safety measures over summer to protect staff and students.

Officials installed cameras on keypad entrances and limited key access (with keypad costs ranging from $2,500 to $3,000) while advising teachers to keep classroom doors locked during classes.

The St. Louis County Animal Care and Control shelter struggles with overcrowding, housing 166 dogs and 92 cats when it can safely accommodate about 80 dogs and 50 cats.

Tensions with county council over funding have arisen as adoption events waive fees to reduce numbers.

In August, Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley leaders delivered a donation of small toys + games packed in Jared Boxes to Mercy Children’s Hospital in Creve Coeur.

The donation came after more than 100 boxes were filled by local Kiwanis clubs as part of the national Jared Box Project.