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After a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile Virus, the City of McKinney to spray area for mosquitoes
McKinney, Texas – In a decisive measure aimed at controlling the mosquito population, the City of McKinney is preparing to disperse insecticide in a designated areas following the detection of West Nile Virus in a local mosquito pool. This operation, subject to the vicissitudes of the weather, started at 10…
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Elderly man died in hospital following traffic incident in Arlington on Sunday
Arlington, Texas – In a tragic turn of events, an elderly man of 89 years succumbed to his injuries following a horrific collision on Sunday morning in Arlington, involving his electric bicycle and a pickup truck, as stated by Arlington Police Department. At approximately 11:25 a.m., police units were dispatched…
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Frisco Chamber of Commerce names Christal Howard interim president and CEO after President Tony Felker announces retirement
Frisco, Texas – In a recent revelation marking the end of a significant era, Tony Felker, the stalwart President of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, has declared his intent to retire. The announcement came to light on June 20, establishing the end date of his impressive 19-year tenure to be…
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Community Coffee launches Bosque Ranch Craft coffee brand
Community Coffee, the nation’s #1 family-owned premium retail coffee brand, announces the launch of a new craft coffee brand in partnership with writer and director of the modern western, Taylor Sheridan. Bosque Ranch Craft Coffee, named after Sheridan’s Brazos River, Texas-based premiere equine facility is a collection of whole-bean, ground and…
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Redesign of Lucas Boulevard in Mesquite to improve traffic and trail system
Mesquite, Texas – The Mesquite City Council approved a contract with Zachry Construction Corp. to reconstruct Faithon P. Lucas Sr., Boulevard. The roadway will be realigned and reconstructed from the existing two-lane section to a four-lane divided section from McKenzie Road to East Cartwright Road. The estimated total cost of…
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Parlor Doughnuts set to open store in Flower Mound as soon as this summer
Flower Mound, Texas – Renowned for its innovative twist on traditional pastries, Parlor Doughnuts is set to expand its footprint into Flower Mound. The celebrated brand, having first unfurled its banner in Evansville, Indiana in 2019, has made a name for itself by dishing out an enticing variety of croissant-doughnut…
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Collin County Association of Realtors report: Median home price is down, increased closed sales in recent months
Collin County, Texas – In a captivating display of market dynamics, the Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) has released a report chronicling the developments in the local real estate industry. The latest figures reveal an intriguing five-month pattern of surging closed sales while concurrently signaling a downward trajectory in…
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Lee Glover, Frisco’s interim fire chief, was promoted to Frisco Fire Chief on Monday
Frisco, Texas – In an announcement on Monday, it was confirmed that Lee Glover, the provisional head of the fire department, will be ascended to the prestigious position on a full-time basis. The transition from interim to official Chief of the Frisco Fire Department for Glover, whose dedicated stewardship commenced…
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Plano City Council approves 6$ million for Council Chambers Renovation Project
Plano, Texas – In an anticipation of a significant makeover, the Sen. Florence Shapiro Council Chamber is slated for a comprehensive renovation project, scheduled to commence in the spring of 2024. This development comes after the Plano City Council put forth a decisive motion on June 12, marking a new…
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Frisco police officer accused of inappropriate relationship with a student has been arrested and fired from the department
Frisco, Texas – In a shocking development of events in Frisco, a former police officer, Kendal Augustus, 34, has found himself on the wrong side of the law. An arrest was made following allegations of his involvement in a disturbingly inappropriate relationship with an underage student. The case against Augustus,…