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Texas News
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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Community
Medical City Lewisville expands services with reopening of ER facility in Flower Mound
Flower Mound, Texas – Medical City Lewisville, an esteemed medical institution, has broadened its footprint to include emergency services for Flower Mound and adjacent communities. Medical City ER Flower Mound reopened its doors on July 13 Medical City ER Flower Mound, functioning as an extension of Medical City Lewisville, opened…
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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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Community
After the temporary closure in March 2020, Medical City ER Stonebridge in McKinney reopened this week
McKinney, Texas – Re-inaugurating its doors on July 10th, Medical City ER Stonebridge, a subsidiary of Medical City McKinney, has resumed its crucial mission to deliver comprehensive emergency care for infants, children, and adults residing in McKinney and adjacent areas. Medical City ER Stonebridge donated $5,000 to the Department of…
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Texas News
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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Dallas Local News
Dallas City Plan Commission’s rejection sparks debate over housing development in Joppa Community
Dallas, Texas – The Dallas City Plan Commission recently dismissed a proposal put forth by Habitat for Humanity, intending to erect 30 houses within the historical Joppa district. The proposed construction site was previously utilized as an athletic field for the Melissa Pierce School. City of Dallas dismissed the Joppa…
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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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Dallas Local News
The City of Dallas is seeking 100 volunteers to place a monitoring device on their cars for urban heat island mapping
Dallas, Texas – In an innovative initiative aimed at reducing the deleterious effects of escalating urban temperatures, the city of Dallas has for the first time joined forces with a federal government initiative to create a comprehensive urban heat island map. This collaboration seeks to empower the city with robust…
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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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Fort Worth Local News
Million Dollar Magic strikes again: Fort Worth resident claims $1 million Texas Lottery prize
Fort Worth, Texas – A Fort Worth resident, who has requested anonymity, has emerged as the latest millionaire courtesy of the Texas Lottery’s coveted Million Dollar Loteria scratch-off game. This individual, marking the third lucky recipient from the North Texas region this year, laid claim to a whopping $1 million…
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Dallas Local News
Gourmet doughnut paradise: Voodoo Doughnut announces opening in Dallas’ Lower Greenville, to hire 75 employees
Dallas, Texas — North Texas is about to get a taste of the sublime, courtesy of “America’s Greatest Doughnut,” Voodoo Doughnut. The pioneers of the gourmet doughnut trend have declared their 20th store will take root in Dallas’ Lower Greenville district. This marks their eighth outpost in the illustrious Lone…
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Texas News
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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Dallas Local News
Health authorities sound alarm: Dallas registers first human West Nile Virus case of the year
Dallas, Texas – The Dallas County Health and Human Services Department (DCHHS) solemnly confirmed Monday’s unsettling development — the season’s inaugural human case of West Nile virus (WNV) — giving a stern reminder of the seasonal affliction’s potential hazards. First West Nile Virus case of the year in Dallas is…
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Dallas Local News
California real estate firm Hughes Marino makes Texas debut with Dallas office
Dallas, Texas – In a strategic move to fortify its geographical presence, the preeminent corporate real estate advisory firm, Hughes Marino, has inaugurated a fresh operational base in the heart of Dallas, marking its maiden foray into the state of Texas. Hughes Marino will be let by its vice presidents…
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Fort Worth Local News
Funky Town Fridge fridge stolen: Fort Worth organization rallies support to replace essential resource
Fort Worth, Texas – In a shocking incident last week, a food-oriented organization based in Fort Worth, Funky Town Fridge, experienced a disheartening blow. Their community refrigerator, stationed on Village Creek Road, was surreptitiously absconded, stripping hundreds of underprivileged residents of a critical resource for sustenance. Funky Town Fridge has…
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Education
Help make a difference: Volunteer opportunities at Arlington ISD back to school kickoff
Arlington, Texas – With less than a month remaining before the highly anticipated ninth edition of Arlington ISD’s annual Back to School Kickoff event at the AT&T Stadium, there persists ample opportunity for community members to extend their helping hand. Arlington ISD’s annual Back to School Kickoff set to take…
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Dallas Local News
More than 140 scholarships to be awarded to graduating seniors in Dallas this week for Texas FFA State Convention
Dallas, Texas – Thousands of high school students have gathered this week in Dallas for the notable 95th Texas FFA State Convention. This grand annual assembly, held in the acclaimed Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, provides a comprehensive platform to reflect upon the critical role of agriculture in addressing a…
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Texas News
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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Education
Out-of-state students face higher tuition as appeals court supports Texas University’s policy
Denton, Texas – In a landmark decision on Monday, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals permitted the University of North Texas to persist in levying higher tuition charges on American citizens hailing from out-of-state than on undocumented students residing in Texas. This ruling counters a federal district court decision…
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Community
Financial struggles force The Uvalde Foundation For Kids to cease operations
Dallas, Texas – In the aftermath of the heartrending incident of school violence that occurred in Uvalde, Texas, in May 2022, a benevolent entity surfaced under the moniker of The Uvalde Foundation For Kids. Financial struggles force the Uvalde Foundation For Kids to cease operations As a 501c3 nonprofit, this…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas takes action against extreme heat: Mapping hottest neighborhoods
Dallas, Texas – Amid the escalating concerns of climate change, the lethal menace of extreme heat claims more lives in America annually than any other weather-induced phenomenon. It is in light of this devastating reality that a collaborative initiative has been forged between climate scientists and the municipal authorities of…
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