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Education
Dallas Independent School District election day is June 10. Sarah Weinberg or Jimmy Tran?
Dallas Texas – As the early voting phase commences this week, all eyes are on the intense competition for the highly sought-after seat on the Dallas Independent School District’s (DISD) board, notably one of the costliest in the district. The candidates in contention, Sarah Weinberg, a veteran advocate of education,…
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Dallas Local News
Pizza Jukebox and Red Mango are opening a store in Frisco
Frisco, Texas – As the countdown dwindles, culinary enthusiasts in Frisco are primed to savor an unparalleled gastronomic experience. This arrives courtesy of the innovative partnership between Red Mango, lauded for its frozen yogurt concoctions, and Pizza Jukebox, known for its groundbreaking automated pizza-making robot. The merging of these culinary…
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Dallas Local News
Short-term rental future in Dallas still uncertain; Dallas City Council to vote next week
Dallas, Texas – In the wake of an intense deliberation, as well as unforeseen developments on Wednesday, pertaining to the issue of short-term rental properties in Dallas, City Manager T.C. Broadnax announced a conclusive City Council vote scheduled for the following Wednesday. The vote aims to determine the fate of…
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Texas News
Plano dentist accused of using nearly $2 million COVID-19 relief loans on personal expenses sentenced to federal prison
Plano, Texas – In a major twist in the misuse of COVID-19 relief aid, a distinguished dental practitioner from Plano is on his way to serve a federal prison sentence. His crime? The fraudulent utilization of relief funds to the tune of $1.89 million, reserved to alleviate the devastating impact…
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Community
Ideo to present Frisco’s Grand Park design to the public later this month
Frisco, Texas – In an atmosphere brimming with anticipation, the realization of a highly awaited municipal initiative appears tantalizingly imminent. On June 5, a convocation of residents, both local and remotely, assembled under the shared umbrella of a Frisco town hall meeting. The presiding central figure was Shannon Coates, the…
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Dallas Local News
The Cheesecake Factory arrives at The Shops at Highland Village. Barnes & Noble Booksellers is leaving its location
Dallas, Texas – In an announcement made on the 1st of June, Mayor Daniel Jaworski of Highland Village attested to the anticipated arrival of The Cheesecake Factory at The Shops at Highland Village. This will necessitate a major relocation: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, presently occupying the 4100 Deer Creek Suite…
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Dallas Local News
H-E-B brings Houston-centric smart shop concept in Dallas metro area
Dallas, Texas – In a groundbreaking announcement made on Tuesday, renowned supermarket chain H-E-B unveiled its ambitious plan to establish two novel outlets in the city of Dallas, Texas. However, this much-anticipated expansion, albeit significant, does not include the presence of a flagship H-E-B store within the confines of the…
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Community
Sexually-oriented businesses in Tarrant County will operate under new, stricter regulations in the future
Tarrant County, Texas – In a unanimous and definitive move, the governing body of Tarrant County has enacted fresh regulations concerning local businesses identified as “sexually oriented,” a move spurred on by a tragic incident of violence at Temptations Strip Club last month. This regulation overhaul stems from a grave…
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Texas News
New ultra-fast electric vehicle chargers plant in Plano to produce thousands of charges every year
Plano, Texas – In a move that heralds an accelerating embrace of electric vehicle technology in Texas, a cutting-edge manufacturing plant has emerged in Plano, poised to construct an array of high-speed charging units. This strategic development serves as a boon to the rapidly expanding cadre of Texan electric vehicle…
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Education
The University of Texas at Arlington provides updated summer 2023 hours of operation list
Arlington, Texas – In an update to meet the changing needs of the campus community for Summer 2023, the University of Texas at Arlington has revised the operating hours for its key facilities and services. This refresh aims to optimize the access to and availability of these premises, ensuring students,…
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Education
Google has provided a $141,000 grant to Midlothian ISD Education Foundation to support educational programs
Midlothian, Texas – In an unequivocal gesture of corporate philanthropy, tech titan Google, nestled in the heart of Mountain View, California, has endowed The Midlothian Independent School District (ISD) Education Foundation with a generous grant amounting to $141,000. This fund is designated to enhance the district’s educational programs, serving to…
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Fort Worth Local News
Fort Worth Drowning Prevention Coalition is offering swim-safe programs, free classes this summer
Fort Worth, Texas – As we head into the summer, with the promise of soaring temperatures and the temptation of water-based activities, people are starting to flock to lakes and swimming pools. This uptick underscores the critical importance of water safety awareness and prevention strategies, a mission that the Fort…
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Texas News
Plano police: License plate readers to be installed on several locations in Plano
Plano, Texas – In an ongoing initiative to bolster public safety, the Plano Police Department will incorporate the contentious usage of license plate reader cameras, a tool they assert plays an instrumental role in retrieving stolen vehicles and tracking down abducted minors. The resolution to procure 40 units of the…
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Dallas Local News
Community Coffee opens Frisco, Texas office
Frisco, Texas – Community Coffee, the nation’s #1 family-owned premium retail coffee brand, has officially expanded into North Texas by opening an administrative office in Frisco. An offshoot of the Baton Rouge headquarters, the Frisco office will house a mix of employees across product innovation, marketing, sales, finance and human…
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Dallas Local News
American Girl is moving to a new, two-story space in Lake Highlands area next year
Dallas, Texas – In a transformative move that should happen sometime next year, the renowned doll brand American Girl confirmed that is transitioning from the Galleria to The Shops at Park Lane next year. The brand, celebrated for its high-end and desirable dolls, has set into motion plans to inaugurate…
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Texas News
TxDOT launches new awareness campaign for Texas drivers
Dallas, Texas – In a proactive response to the escalating issue of distracted driving, the Texas Department of Transportation has embarked on a comprehensive strategy aimed at safeguarding motorists across the state. This robust initiative comes on the heels of disquieting data illustrating a marked 10% uptick in distracted driving…
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Dallas Local News
Plano police arrest 8 people in connection to dozens of ATM thefts in Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
Plano, Texas – A dedicated team of law enforcement officers, composed of members from the Plano police and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) units, has arrested eight individuals believed to be involved in dozens of criminal cases. The suspects were implicated in a sophisticated Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) theft ring…
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Education
The city of Frisco is growing too fast; some local schools are hitting their maximum capacities each year
Frisco, Texas – In the rapidly expanding city of Frisco, a vigorous expansion in housing, burgeoning commercial sectors, and the much-anticipated arrival of a Universal theme park have transformed the landscape. However, this robust growth may have precipitated a quandary for residents who were initially drawn to the city’s top-tier…
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Texas News
The city of Plano is working to improve streets throughout the city with creating new design standards
Plano, Texas – Plano City Council, in a bid to modernize and streamline its municipal infrastructure, has unveiled the second iteration of its proposed thoroughfare standards overhaul – a comprehensive revision now renamed as the ‘Street Design Standards.’ These standards, updated for the first time since 2009, are set to…
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Fort Worth Local News
Temptations Cabaret in Tarrant County might have its business permit suspended and permanently close
Tarrant County – In a sweeping action against public disorder and violence, Tarrant County authorities have launched proceedings to rescind the sexually oriented business permit of a local strip club, a move that could culminate in its permanent closure. This decisive step has been prompted by yet another tumultuous weekend…
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Education
Rick Westfall, Keller ISD superintendent appointed in 2017, announces retirement
Keller, Texas – In a development that contributes to the ongoing executive reshuffle within the North Texas educational landscape, yet another senior official has chosen to vacate their seat. Rick Westfall, a highly respected figure who has steered the helm at Keller Independent School District as Superintendent since 2017, revealed…
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