Community
Supporting the Dallas County metro area community and news about donation events that will be beneficial to the local residents
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Mesquite Mayor Daniel Aleman joins city’s annual Spread the Love campaign
Mesquite, Texas – As the sweltering summer months roll in, the seemingly inevitable rise in grocery bills looms large over families, particularly when children swap school meals for home dining. However, a laudable initiative in the heart of Mesquite is fervently striving to address this concern, especially for households grappling…
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Just 12 miles north of Dallas downtown, Dallas-based JPI has started construction of luxury-apartments project
Dallas, Texas – JPI, a seasoned Dallas real estate developer, has initiated construction of the five-story Jefferson Addison Heights, an exclusive, 290-unit luxury apartment community located in Texas. This residential complex will grace the Southeast Quadrant of Airport Parkway and Addison Road, nestled in the charming town of Addison, which…
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City of Lewisville offers help to seniors in overcoming high rent
Lewisville, Texas – In a noteworthy attempt to alleviate the debilitating pressure of escalating rental prices on some of its most defenseless inhabitants, the city nestled in North Texas, Lewisville, has initiated an innovative strategy. As the burgeoning population of Denton County breaches the one million mark, the soaring cost…
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Dallas based nonprofit needs community support to remain operational
Dallas, Texas – Navigating turbulent financial waters, the Uvalde Foundation For Kids, a national non-profit organization established in the wake of the horrific school shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022, is locked in a battle for survival. A team comprised solely of dedicated volunteers leads this organization…
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Distress signals in Plano: Short-term rentals draw widespread criticism
Plano, Texas – In a survey spearheaded by the City of Plano, discomfort has been found to prevail among a significant portion of the populace regarding the vicinity of short-term rentals. The city’s exploration into public sentiment, conducted between April and May 17, involved collaboration with Gap Strategies, an expert…
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The city of Mesquite needs community help for recently launched summer Spread the Love Campaign
Mesquite, Texas – In an effort to bolster nutritional support for children during the long summer period, the city of Mesquite has launched an altruistic initiative, called “Spread the Love Campaign”. This commendable project, bridging the gap between food insecurity and children’s access to nutrition, invites community participation through donations…
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Allen City Council to decide on two pickleball courts approval after Armor Brewing Co.’s official request set to be filed later this month
Allen, Texas – On the horizon of the 27th of June, a significant meeting is poised to occur as Armor Brewing Company is scheduled to stand before the governing body of Allen City Council. The company is making a bid to secure approval for the establishment of two pickleball courts,…
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The City of McKinney to organize a celebration on June 17 to mark 100th Habitat home
McKinney, Texas – In a significant milestone for community development, Habitat for Humanity of Collin County has partnered with the City of McKinney and the McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) to commence construction of their 100th Habitat home in McKinney. The project will break ground at 913 Hamilton St. on…
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About 20 children signed up to learn more about food insecurity on Monday during a camp organized by the North Texas Food Bank
Dallas, Texas – The North Texas Food Bank spearheaded its inaugural summer camp for children this past Monday. Approximately twenty youthful participants enlisted to receive an enlightening education on the critical subject of food scarcity. “In North Texas, we have one of the highest rates of food insecurity in children,”…
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Denton City Council chose to ignore the will of the voters regarding marijuana
Denton, Texas – In a stunning dismissal of the public will expressed over six months ago, the Denton City Council elected to bypass the directive of its constituents, effectively perpetuating the criminal status of certain marijuana possession cases. This decision was finalized on a late Tuesday council gathering, which was…