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Texas News
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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Education
At-risk Lewisville ISD students can take night courses at Lewisville Learning Center
At the June 12th Board meeting, an agreement was reached to perpetuate the optional flexible school day program (OFSDP) within Lewisville Independent School District (LISD). This decision primarily serves to benefit “at-risk” students who are eligible for evening classes offered at the district’s designated educational institution, the Lewisville Learning Center.…
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Dallas Local News
State Fair of Texas has part-time and full-time job positions open; offers 17% increased pay compared to last year
Dallas, Texas – The State Fair of Texas, a cherished annual event, has officially commenced its hiring process at the historic Dallas Fair Park, marking the advent of yet another lively season. Soliciting applications for nearly 2,200 seasonal positions, the Fair this year proffers a starting wage of $17.82 per…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas PD holds Dallas Online Reporting Systems educational sessions, hopes to improve the efficiency of officers
Dallas, Texas – In an effort to integrate technology and improve police efficiency, the Dallas Police Department (DPD) has orchestrated a sequence of enlightening sessions centered around the the Dallas Online Reporting Systems (DORS) for a multitude of neighborhood associations. Taking place within the hub of the department’s headquarters, these…
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Community
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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Dallas Local News
After nearly 4 years of community debate, Dallas City Council voted on short term rentals ban in single family neighborhoods
Dallas, Texas – In the aftermath of a protracted, four-year public discourse revolving around the contentious issue of short-term rental properties, the Dallas City Council has finally imposed zoning restrictions effectively expelling such operations from single-family residential zones. In an act of appeasement designed to balance competing interests, the city…
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Dallas Local News
Vacant land in Lake Highlands will soon become 189 residential-unit building with at least 100 affordable housing units
Dallas, Texas – In a final act of defiance against local dissent, the multi-tiered housing development, Cypress Creek at Forest Lane, has been greenlit for construction on an unoccupied piece of land in the Lake Highlands region, thus overcoming repeated attempts to scupper the venture. The earmarked site, a 2.85-acre…
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Texas News
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,…
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Dallas Local News
Visit Dallas Zoo this summer at just $1 per ticket – this is how to catch the promotion
Dallas, Texas – As summer descends upon the city, Dallas Zoo once again eagerly anticipates its annual tradition of ‘Dollar Day’ events. The dates for these eagerly awaited occurrences were confirmed by the zoo administration on Thursday. Unveiling a bonanza for visitors, the zoo allows entry at a meager sum…
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Community
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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Education
Richardson ISD is expanding their cell-phone free pilot program for next student year following good results
Richardson , Texas – In a recent discourse delivered on June 8, the Board of Trustees for the Richardson Independent School District (RISD) convened to assess the success of the inaugural cellphone-free policy for students that spanned the 2022-23 academic term. The examination involved an array of evidence, encompassing both…
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Education
Arlington ISD is hosting a Career Expo this Saturday, looking to hire workers for multiple positions
Arlington, Texas – Aspiring professionals seeking to forge a fulfilling career path are being presented with a remarkable opportunity, courtesy of Arlington Independent School District (AISD). Setting the stage for a broad career exposition, AISD extends an open invitation to interested individuals for its meticulously planned event slated to take…
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Dallas Local News
Something interesting is coming to Dallas’ Deep Ellum early next year
Dallas, Texas – In an innovative fusion of sports and dining, a unique entertainment concept encapsulating surfing, a restaurant, a bar, and a beer garden is poised to debut in Dallas’s historic Deep Ellum neighborhood within the first quarter of 2024. Referred to as Goodsurf Dallas and located at 317…
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Education
Mesquite ISD updates starting hours for schools after parents of students and employees expressed concerns
Mesquite, Texas – In response to heightened unease among families and staff members regarding the early morning start of elementary schools, Mesquite Independent School District (MISD) has instigated immediate action to address the matter, harnessing the expertise of its Transportation Department to devise an effective and pragmatic solution. The central…
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Fort Worth Local News
Juneteenth museum in Fort Worth, set to start construction later this year, given $3 million for infrastructure improvements
Fort Worth, Texas – In a promising development for cultural enrichment in Fort Worth, the proposed National Juneteenth Museum is poised to secure up to $3 million for key infrastructure upgrades, courtesy of the Regional Transportation Council. This governing body, an arm of the North Texas Council of Governments focused…
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Fort Worth Local News
The popular fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept Chicken Salad Chick opens location in Tarrant County
Fort Worth, Texas – In the bustling city of Southlake, the metropolis welcomes the newest addition to its culinary landscape: Chicken Salad Chick, a fast casual dining brand dedicated exclusively to chicken salad, whose roots have grown strong in the nation. Making its grand entrance into the city’s dining scene,…
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Dallas Local News
Cracker Barrel with new location in North Texas as the state currently has the second highest number of Cracker Barrel locations nationwide
Prosper, Texas – Acclaimed American eatery, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, renowned for its soothing, traditional fare, has made known its strategic blueprint for an avant-garde dining establishment set to grace North Texas. This announcement follows their recent liaison with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a cooperative endeavor…
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Community
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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Dallas Local News
Grapevine’s Marshall Grain Co. announces moving sale, closure on June 18 and temporary location opening
Grapevine, Texas – In a transformative development for a local business landmark, Marshall Grain Co., just over a week following its revelation to transition from Grapevine to Colleyville, has now disclosed the address of its impending new base of operations. Slated to open its doors in the early months of…
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Education
Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor provided huge grant for specialized training in the healthcare industry
Dallas, Texas – In a joint partnership aimed at advancing workforce development, Dallas College and Gainwell Technologies have recently been the recipients of combined grants, totaling $1,045,269. These substantial financial contributions have been generously provided by the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor. Their purpose is to…
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Texas News
Dallas based discount retailer Tuesday Morning is closing all remaining 59 stores in Texas
Dallas, Texas – In a staggering move marking the end of an almost half-century-long commercial odyssey, Tuesday Morning, the stalwart discount retailer headquartered in Dallas, Texas, has issued a declaration of imminent closure for their remaining outlets. This disheartening announcement follows in the wake of an extensive series of closures…
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