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Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Allen and Richardson residents might soon see 11% increase in water rates
Frisco, Texas – In a move that could significantly impact households and businesses alike, the North Texas Municipal Water District is contemplating an anticipated 11% increase in water rates. However, it is worth noting that the final percentage could still undergo revision. If ratified, this surge would translate into a…
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Lewisville, Coppell, Flower Mound, and Keller officials join forces for North Texas job fair
Irving, Texas – In an assertive drive to stimulate the employment landscape of North Texas, a job fair is scheduled to take place on the 7th of August. This strategic platform will offer many opportunities for individuals in search of employment, enabling them to engage in meaningful discourse with prospective…
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Frisco man has been sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas
Frisco, Texas – In the Eastern District of Texas, a resident of Frisco has been handed down a sentence by the federal courts following his engagement in unlawful activities related to wire fraud, as declared today by U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Oscar Simon Ndereva will spend 54 months in…
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North Texas becomes business hub as another out-of-state company plans to relocate its headquarters in Plano
Plano, Texas – Nationally renowned multi-disciplinary engineering company, Westwood, has announced a strategic repositioning of its operational base from Minnesota to Plano by the close of the current year. Established in 1972 and maintaining a dynamic workforce of 1,600 employees dispersed across 27 offices throughout the United States, Westwood has…
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Frisco and McKinney among the safest suburbs in U.S., recent study shows
Frisco, Texas – In the quest for an idyllic suburban retreat, prospective residents grapple with a multitude of considerations, such as school quality, pedestrian-friendliness, and job proximity. However, arguably the most salient concern among these factors is the suburb’s perceived safety—a multifaceted parameter influenced by a variety of elements. SmartAsset…
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Transportation Council to deliberate funding for enhancements to Dallas Silver Line rail project
Dallas, Texas – As deliberations persist over federal funding allocations, the Regional Transportation Council of North Central Texas stands ready to conduct a meeting, slated for July 13th. They are set to contemplate an endorsement of $5.3 million, geared towards the Silver Line Regional Rail Project within Dallas, according to…
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The National Rifle Association is not moving its headquarters in North Texas. At least for now.
Dallas, Texas – In a surge of community activism on Monday evening, numerous Richardson residents and local anti-gun violence entities convened at the municipal city council assembly. Their collective purpose: to vocalize resistance against the possibility of the National Rifle Association (NRA) relocating its central base of operations from Fairfax,…
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Armed robbery in Plano: Woman arrested, male suspect still on the run
PLANO, Texas — In the wake of an audacious armed robbery in Plano, local law enforcement authorities have apprehended a female accomplice, while her male co-conspirator remains elusive. Plano Police Department asked residents to stay in their homes Thursday night The Plano Police Department, in response to this developing situation,…
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Mesquite Police and Fire help residents Celebrate Safely over 4th of July weekend
Mesquite, Texas – Over the weekend leading up to Independence Day and the holiday itself, the City of Mesquite Police and Fire Department proactively helped residents enjoy safe celebrations by conducting specialized patrols regarding illegal fireworks and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) concerns. Patrols were dispatched to areas with historically high…
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Mark Your Calendars: H-E-B’s McKinney location to open on July 19
McKinney, Texas – In an exciting revelation, representatives from H-E-B, the illustrious grocery retailer, declared on July 5th that their much-anticipated branch in west McKinney will commence operations from 6 a.m., July 19. The location, which can be found on the intersection of 8700 Eldorado Parkway and Custer Road, is…