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Texas News
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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Education
The University of Texas at Arlington is looking to find permanent hires for several open job positions
Arlington, Texas – The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has initiated a thorough search for the fulfillment of three prominent positions: the Dean of UTA Libraries, the Dean of Social Work, and the Dean of Education. These prestigious roles, crucial for the institution’s functioning and growth, are presently occupied…
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Dallas Local News
Brazos Residential has purchased The Thread Apartments, a 606-unit multifamily community in Dallas
Dallas, Texas – In a recent real estate deal in Dallas, the multifamily housing company, Brazos Residential, has purchased The Thread Apartments, an expansive 606-unit residential compound. Expert brokerage for this complex transaction was provided by Northmarq‘s Taylor Snoddy, while Kevin Leamy performed the necessary orchestration of acquisition financing. The…
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Texas News
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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Fort Worth Local News
Fort Worth-based firm plans to bring the Fort Worth Public Market building into life
Fort Worth, Texas – Drawing inspiration from its resplendent past, the once-thriving Fort Worth Public Market on Henderson Street, a stone’s throw southwest from downtown, is poised to resuscitate its long-dormant vibrancy. This architectural gem, engraved into the city’s history in 1930, beckoned to a myriad of visitors from across…
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Dallas Local News
The city of Dallas to receive $90 in funding thanks to a new agreement with DART
Dallas, Texas – Following months of contentious negotiation, a breakthrough agreement has been struck between Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and the City of Dallas, paving the way for a windfall injection of millions into vital transportation infrastructure developments. This sizeable funding allocation is earmarked for key projects, among them…
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Texas News
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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Texas News
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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Community
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 Local News
Dallas PD seeks help in locating a suspect who shot and killed a clerk at a 7-Eleven store in the North Oak Cliff area
Dallas, Texas – In a deeply troubling development, the Dallas Police Department has confirmed they are in pursuit of a suspect implicated in the lethal shooting of an employee at a 7-Eleven convenience store situated in the North Oak Cliff district. North Oak Cliff 7-Eleven store fatal shooting. What happened?…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas teenager sentenced to life in prison for shooting dead his 17-year-old girlfriend
MCKINNEY, Texas — In a case that has gripped North Texas with its shocking brutality, Armando Diaz Jr., a Dallas resident of just 19 years, has been handed a life sentence by the Collin County court for his role in the murder of his teenage girlfriend in February 2022. The…
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Education
Arlington ISD Back to School Kickoff event set to take place on August 5
Arlington, Texas – In anticipation of the forthcoming academic year, enrollment has officially commenced for the Arlington Independent School District’s (ISD) eminent Back to School Kickoff. The event, now in its ninth year, is slated for a grand return on the 5th of August at the prestigious AT&T Stadium, with…
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Fort Worth Local News
Cooling centers to be opened in Dallas, Denton, Collin, Tarrant and Ellis, provided by the Salvation Army of North Texas
Dallas, Texas – The Salvation Army, a beacon of benevolence for the Northern Texas region, has declared the initiation of its ambitious endeavor to combat the scorching summer heat. The project entails the strategic establishment of cooling stations in a network spanning five counties and the planned provision of water…
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Fort Worth Local News
Arlington ISD Board of Trustees voted to appoint Dr. Steven Wurtz as interim superintendent amid search for permanent replacement
Arlington, Texas – In a development from Arlington Independent School District (ISD), the Board of Trustees convened an assembly earlier this week, culminating in the decisive vote to anoint Dr. Steven Wurtz as the Interim Superintendent. This appointment arrives amidst their ongoing pursuit for a permanent successor to the esteemed…
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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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