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United Pacific Industries to build new facility in McKinney for auto parts production.
United Pacific Industries, a California-based manufacturer of automotive parts and products for both commercial trucks and classic cars, is all set to establish its new operations facility in McKinney, Texas later this year. The company announced this news in a press release as it prepares to occupy a new 280,000-square-foot…
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Education
Dallas ISD Honors Close to 100 Seniors as 2023 Big Tex Scholars
Ninety-seven high school seniors hailing from six Dallas Independent School District (ISD) campuses adjacent to the Fair Park neighborhood convened at the iconic State Fair of Texas to accept the esteemed Juanita Craft Scholarship for their remarkable devotion and diligence throughout their secondary schooling. These gifted students fulfilled the program’s…
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Fort Worth Local News
Fugitives Shot by Federal Agents at Fort Worth Apartment Complex
The city of Fort Worth, Texas found itself in the midst of an intense law enforcement operation after two fugitives were shot by federal agents on Thursday afternoon. The incident took place in an apartment complex located near Randol Mill Road, just south of I-30, and resulted in a massive…
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Dallas Local News
Free Book Fair Hosted by 12-Year-Old in North Texas
Twelve-year-old Orion Jean, a young individual known for his quest to make the world a better place, is continuing his campaign – ‘Race to Kindness’ at the T.R. Hoover Community Development Center on Bexar Street in Dallas, this Saturday, May 20th from 10 am to 1 pm. Leadership and kindness…
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Dallas Local News
Midlothian Man Accuses Police and Teachers of Mistreating Him and His Son at Park
Midlothian Father Accuses Police and School Teachers of Mistreatment in Park A Midlothian father, Broderick Russel, has accused police and school teachers of mistreatment during a trip to a park with his son. Russel claims that he had to start recording a video because he couldn’t believe what was happening…
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Politics
Texas cotton farmers push for increased government insurance coverage
Congress debates the must-pass legislation of the federal Farm Bill every five years, which is a critical component of the agricultural industry in the United States. The Farm Bill is a comprehensive measure that provides billions of dollars in funding for farm subsidies and other programs that support food assistance…
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Fort Worth Local News
Dallas Lawyer Gives 44 Dunbar High School Students Scholarships.
Fort Worth, Texas – Dunbar High School’s graduating seniors received an impressive gift worth $250,000 in scholarships. Dallas lawyer Amy Witherite bestowed the monetary awards to all of the 44 students who applied for her scholarship on Tuesday, leaving no student behind. At the event, Witherite announced, “You get a…
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Dallas Local News
Small plane makes emergency landing in Flower Mound without injuries.
In a surprising turn of events, a small plane had to make an emergency landing just south of Argyle High School, as reported by CBSNewsTexas.com. Although it might have been a harrowing experience for the occupants of the plane, it is fortunate to know that there were no injuries reported.…
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Fort Worth Local News
Tarrant County’s COVID-19 Outcome After Public Health Emergency Ends on May 11
After three years, three months, and twelve days since the United States initially declared COVID-19 a public health emergency, the federal designation was officially terminated on May 11. Over one million Americans have succumbed to the disease in that period, six thousand of whom were residents of Tarrant County. The…
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Community
McKinney to welcome third Salad and Go location with fresh salads and wraps.
Salad and Go, a popular restaurant chain, has announced its plans to expand its business by opening a third McKinney location in the first half of 2024, as revealed by a company representative. The new restaurant will be situated at the southwest corner of US 75 and Virginia Parkway, according…
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Community
New Traditional Cider Maker Newest Addition to Dallas Scene
Pegasus City Brings English Tradition to Dallas with Unfiltered Hard Cider Dallas is well-known for its craft beer scene, but local brewery Pegasus City is quietly making a name for itself in the hard cider market with its “Double Dry” cider. Will Cotten, the brewer at Pegasus City, started experimenting…
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Dallas Local News
DFW Airport and American Airlines to Invest Billions in Terminal F Upgrades and Restart Plans
DFW Airport and American Airlines have announced plans for a sixth terminal as part of nearly $5 billion in planned improvements at the world’s second-busiest passenger airport. The airport and Fort Worth-based airline signed a new 10-year Use and Lease Agreement, which includes pre-approved capital investments, including the construction of…
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Texas News
Worker killed in Texas refinery fire
Marathon Petroleum’s Galveston Bay refinery experienced a fire on Monday, May 15th. The incident resulted in visible flames, and unfortunately, at least one worker lost their life, the company confirmed. Marathon has yet to identify the source of the fire, and an investigation will be initiated to discover its cause.…
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Dallas Local News
Texas hosts events for Medicaid coverage renewal.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has initiated a series of statewide pop-up events in an effort to urge beneficiaries of Medicaid coverage to renew their policies. Since the Public Health Emergency related to COVID-19 has concluded, Medicaid recipients are required to reapply for coverage. While Medicaid beneficiaries will…
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Dallas Local News
Luxury Dallas Apartments: Over a Dozen Vehicles Vandalized and Broken Into
Residents residing at The Gabriella Apartments along Cantegral Street north of Deep Ellum in Dallas are in panic after a string of vandalism and break-ins over the weekend. Various automobiles were vandalized and busted, leaving locals notably disturbed about the safety measures of the apartment complex. Leah Easterwood, a resident…
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Fort Worth Local News
UNT Awards Honorary Doctorate to Opal Lee
Denton, Texas – Opal Lee, a Civil Rights activist widely known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”, was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from her alma mater, the University of North Texas, adding yet another impressive title to her extensive repertoire of accomplishments. The trailblazer from Fort Worth, who has dedicated…
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Dallas Local News
Sonic employee shot dead, man and boy arrested in Fort Worth.
A Sonic employee from Keene has been shot and killed, leading to the arrest of a 20-year-old man and a 12-year-old boy from Fort Worth, Texas. Following the tragic event, prison bars now separate Angel Gomez and the unnamed youthful culprit from freedom. Matthew Davis was a 32-year-old worker at…
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Dallas Local News
Gunfire at Allen Outlets under Police Investigation
Authorities are currently investigating a shooting that took place at Allen Outlets on Saturday. Although details are still scarce, the police have confirmed that the situation is currently active. An NBC 5 report indicates that the news outlet has already dispatched its crew to the scene to gather firsthand information…
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Education
Dallas ISD seeks nominations for next Athletic Hall of Fame class.
Dallas Independent School District (ISD) Athletic Hall of Fame has opened its doors for the sixth class nominations. The Hall of Fame, which was instituted in 2017, has recognized and honored 42 individuals who have significantly contributed to the district’s celebrated high school athletic programs. The recognition categories for nominations…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas K9’s “heroic” actions helped save an officer’s life in last week’s officer involved shooting in Dallas
Dallas, Texas – As we already reported yesterday in our weekly Dallas shooting news article, a Dallas shooting incident that took place on Friday left Dallas Police Department officer and his K9 partner shot and injured. Fortunately, both of them sustained non-life-threatening injuries and recovered quickly. According to a recent…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas shooting news: Dallas shooting incidents for the week of 24-30 April
Dallas, Texas – There have been several Dallas shooting incidents this past week and we are going to report this Dallas crime news on a weekly basis under our Dallas shooting news once-per-week report. Dallas shooting news Dallas shooting news #1: Dallas shooting on Saturday – Man found fatally shot…
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