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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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Community
TREE Leadership, Dallas based nonprofit organization founded last year, supports local families in need of help
Dallas, Texas – In spite of the considerable strides made in the realm of technology, a large number of communities continue to grapple with the grim reality of eking out a living. Scholarly investigations indicate a strong correlation between lack of education and poverty. This in turn, inexorably leads to…
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Dallas Local News
Austin Industries officially announced that they will stop operations at the South Dallas asphalt plant
Dallas, Texas – In a significant development that heralds a new era for the residents of Joppa, a South Dallas community that has been enduring the environmental and health impacts of a neighboring asphalt plant for close to a decade and a half, the plant’s management has now decided to…
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Fort Worth Local News
Larry Nabb has been appointed chief executive officer of Jet Health Inc., Fort Worth based healthcare provider
Fort Worth, Texas – Jet Health’s founder and presiding board chair, Jim Glynn, has recently articulated his assuredness in the organization’s freshly minted appointment, the highly esteemed Nabb. Acknowledged for his sterling strategic acumen, Nabb is famed for his rich reservoir of operational wisdom as well as his innate propensity…
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Texas News
Refugee Services of Texas is closing; the Dallas service center in Lake Highlands is closing its doors too
Dallas, Texas – Refugee Services of Texas, a devoted agency providing critical assistance to displaced persons, has announced it is succumbing to financial strain and must cease operations. The non-profit shared on May 10 its intent to restructure due to a harsh budget crisis. However, despite their best efforts, recovery…
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Community
The City of Dallas to raise the official Pride flag
Dallas, Texas – As we entered in the month of June, we also commence the celebration of Pride month, a period of recognition and jubilation for members of the LGBTQ+ community. This month allows them not only to rejoice in their identities but also to honor those who battled courageously…
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Dallas Local News
Coury Hospitality and NewcrestImage are forming new strategic partnership based in Dallas
Dallas, Texas – In a landmark move for the hospitality industry, Dallas-based NewcrestImage has recently taken a decisive stride, securing a 50% stake in a strategic alliance with its counterpart, Coury Hospitality. This intriguing fusion of corporate prowess not only underscores the synergistic ambitions of the two magnates, but also…
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Fort Worth Local News
The City of Fort Worth helps and educates future business owners through workshops, other activities
Fort Worth, Texas – In a collaborative endeavor with the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, the city of Fort Worth unveiled its inaugural Development 101 workshop…
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Texas News
King Ranch Saddle Shop will officially open to the public and host a grand opening on June 3 in Frisco
Frisco, Texas – In a masterstroke of Texan heritage, the iconic King Ranch Saddle Shop will unveil its newest storefront in the vibrant Star District, located at 3625 The Star Blvd., Suite 310, Frisco, with a grand public opening set for Saturday, June 3. The shop takes its cues from…
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Dallas Local News
Several roads to undergo reconstruction in McKinney in the coming period
McKinney, Texas – McKinney is slated for multiple substantial infrastructure revamps, encompassing intersection enhancements, pedestrian accessibility upgrades, utility relocations, and roadway augmentations. The endeavor includes four significant projects, some in the pipeline and some currently underway, aimed at enhancing the city’s connectivity and transportation network. The imminent US 380 and…
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Community
Carter BloodCare to host blood drive event in June across several North Texas cities
Plano, Texas – As the academic year winds down and families gear up for summer excursions, Carter BloodCare underscores the pressing need for blood donations during this seasonal hiatus. Given that high school blood drives constitute approximately a quarter of the region’s blood supply, the inevitable summertime recess precipitates a…
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Community
Allen teacher organizes special event to support Allen Premium Outlets workers just ahead of the reopening
Allen, Texas – Marking a solemn closure to a traumatic chapter triggered by a horrific shooting incident that claimed eight lives, the Allen Premium Outlets are slated to spring back to life this Wednesday. In anticipation of this reopening, Katelyn Reed, a dedicated English teacher from Allen High School, has…
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Dallas Local News
PGA of America and its catering partner have donated more than 1,500 pounds of leftover food
Frisco, Texas – In an act of charitable conservation, the PGA of America and its culinary collaborator, Patina Restaurant Group, have ensured that excess food from the recent Senior PGA Championship will serve a purpose far beyond the confines of a golf course. The altruistic organizations have coordinated to donate…
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Education
Arlington is celebrating the summer! June events suitable for everyone in full swing this month
Arlington, Texas – As the fervor of summer sweeps across the calendar, June heralds an era of community celebration and al fresco merriment. On your radar should be a slate of invigorating events, orchestrated by Arlington Parks and Recreation. Dottie Teen Quest Camps Dottie Teen Quest Camps —Billed for Tuesdays…
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Community
Leaders gathered to celebrate the newest honorary street sign toppers installed along Arlington’s International Corridor
Arlington, Texas – In a convivial gathering on Saturday, community leaders convened to unveil the latest honorary sign toppers bedecking Arlington’s International Corridor, imparting a tangible embodiment of community respect and recognition. The newly festooned sign toppers, prominently situated on Pioneer Parkway at the crossroads of Sherry Street, Carter Drive,…
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Dallas Local News
Historic Reverchon Park baseball field undergoing renovations
Dallas, TX – Reverchon Park in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas is set to undergo a major renovation project to restore its 1920s-era baseball field. Dallas Independent School District and several city leaders broke ground on the $5 million project, which will bring the historic ballpark back to life…
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Politics
No Salary for Texas AG Ken Paxton: State Refuses to Pay $153,750
After a tumultuous week in Texas politics, the state has a new top attorney. Following the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott has appointed former Texas Secretary of State John Scott to replace him. This appointment comes at a critical time for the state,…
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