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Texas schools fail to comply with safety mandate law, ready to split officers amid police shortage and lack of resources
Austin, Texas – In an intricate development poised to reshape the landscape of campus security within the state of Texas, the Austin Independent School District (AISD) has announced its commitment to align its institutional policies with the stipulations of an emergent legislative mandate. The law in question, known as House…
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Texas News
From vision to velocity: Fort Worth-Dallas high-speed rail gains momentum
Dallas, Texas – In a significant development heralding the transformation of the Texan transportation landscape, officials have announced that the Fort Worth-Dallas high-speed rail initiative is progressing at an accelerated pace, potentially outstripping even the recently-energized Dallas-Houston line, which has been newly invigorated by Amtrak’s involvement. The idea of Fort…
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Dallas Local News
Empowering homeownership in Dallas County, Wells Fargo offers $10,000 grants for underserved communities
Dallas, Texas – In a strategic move aimed at galvanizing economic vitality, promoting sustainable homeownership, and fostering neighborhood stabilization within minority communities, Wells Fargo Home Lending unveiled its ambitious initiative, an announcement that came shortly before Wells Fargo $300,000 grants given to Dallas County nonprofits. Wells Fargo’s Special Purpose Credit…
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Education
Grand Prairie counselor files lawsuit in Dallas County after she was forced to resign for reporting racial incident
Grand Prairie, Texas — In a lawsuit recently lodged in Dallas County, Gabriana Clay-White, a former counselor with the Grand Prairie Independent School District, alleges she was compelled to relinquish her position following her report of a grave incident involving a teacher and a special-needs student. The incident happened in…
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Community
Wells Fargo Foundation surprises Dallas nonprofits with $300k in grants
Dallas, Texas – Several nonprofit organizations hailing from the southern reaches of Dallas County found themselves the recipients of significant philanthropic grants on Tuesday. This largesse, amounting to a cumulative total of $300,000, was generously bestowed upon them by the Wells Fargo Foundation, with the objective of materially contributing to…
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Fort Worth Local News
D.R. Horton and LJA Engineering set to develop 1,200 homes in 430 acres project in Fort Worth reshaping the region
Fort Worth, Texas – In a momentous move poised to significantly alter the residential landscape of north Fort Worth, home construction behemoth D.R. Horton is unveiling plans to erect an expansive development comprising over 1,200 homes. 430 acres in north Fort Worth set to bloom with 1,200 homes transforming the…
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Education
Prosper ISD bold $2.8 Billion bond aims to transform the education landscape
Prosper, Texas – In a unanimous decision, the board of trustees of Prosper Independent School District (PISD) has given the green light for a bond election slated for November 7. This approval comes after meticulous deliberation by the district’s Long Range Planning Committee, which took into account demographic data, housing…
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Politics
Dallas-Fort Worth and Collin Counties to get more than $11B for transportation infrastructure by the state
Dallas, Texas – The State of Texas has unveiled an unprecedented funding commitment of $142 billion for its transportation infrastructure, including a substantial allocation of over $11.5 billion earmarked for roadways in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area. The funding plan, which reflects the largest infrastructure investment in the state’s…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson pushing for deeper property tax cut in new Dallas budget
Dallas, Texas – As the Dallas City Council readies itself for a crucial vote on the maximum tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, Mayor Eric Johnson has made an appeal for further reductions in the property tax rate. This comes in the wake of the City Manager, T.C. Broadnax,…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas Sanitation Department adapts to sweltering challenges
Dallas, Texas – Amid soaring temperatures, the City of Dallas Sanitation Department is grappling with the adverse effects of intense heat on both its employees and equipment, prompting city leaders to enact temporary adjustments to operational schedules and policies. The necessity of these measures highlights the inherent challenges of waste…
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Fort Worth Local News
E-commerce giant McMaster-Carr chooses Fort Worth for new regional HQ, to provide 250 jobs
Fort Worth, Texas – McMaster-Carr Supply Co., a leading e-commerce distribution firm specializing in the supply of specialized equipment, hardware, tools, and other products, has announced plans to establish a new regional headquarters and distribution center in Fort Worth. This move comes as part of a broader strategy to expand…
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Community
Tesla’s first Denton County dealership gets green light in Flower Mound
Flower Mound, Texas – The Flower Mound Town Council, earlier this month, granted unanimous approval for Tesla’s ambitious plan to establish a new dealership and service center — marking the electric vehicle giant’s inaugural presence in Denton County, Texas. The proposal outlines the construction of a sprawling 51,391-square-foot, single-story facility…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas’ big bet on infrastructure resurgence, a billion-dollar bond to reshape the future
Dallas, Texas — As Dallas confronts the mounting pressures of an aging city, burdened with infrastructure systems increasingly exhibiting signs of deterioration, city leaders are preparing to put forward an ambitious $1 billion bond package for voter consideration in 2024. The primary objective of the proposal is to expedite much-needed…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas, North Texas cities grapple with sales tax decline amid inflationary economy
Dallas, Texas – In a climate of heightened inflation and escalating goods prices, North Texas cities are witnessing an unsettling decline in sales tax revenues, following significant surges in the preceding months. As cities across the region labor to finalize their budgets for the forthcoming fiscal year, they confront the…
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Texas News
Keep Mesquite Beautiful to celebrate 35th anniversary with Butterfly Ball gala
Mesquite, Texas – Marking a significant milestone in their mission to beautify the City of Mesquite, Keep Mesquite Beautiful (KMB) is gearing up to celebrate its 35th anniversary this fall. As part of the festivities, KMB will host a grand fundraising gala, named the Butterfly Ball, to commemorate the decades-long…
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Dallas Local News
Department of Public Safety operation in Dallas results in 11 behind bars, including two DPS employees
Dallas, Texas – In an extensive operation targeting vehicle inspection fraud near Dallas, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has arrested 11 individuals, including two of their own employees, in connection with what is known as a “clean scanning” scheme. What is clean scanning? Clean scanning, a fraudulent practice…
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Texas News
Abbott’s ambitious asphalt agenda: Texas invests $142 billion in transportation in coming years
On August 17, Texas Governor Greg Abbott proudly announced a record-setting $142 billion investment in the state’s transportation infrastructure, marking a major milestone in the continued development of a next-generation transportation network. The current proposed budget for the project is substantial $25 billion increase in total investment from the previous…
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Politics
Texas river barrier ends up in Mexico waters, taxpayers pay for the error and relocation
Austin, Texas – In a recent joint survey conducted by the United States International Boundary and Water Commission and the Mexican International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), it was revealed that 80% of the controversial floating marine buoy barrier spanning 995 feet, erected by the State of Texas under Governor…
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Education
Academic growth evident in spring STAAR scores, Frisco ISD students grades 2-8 show improvement
Frisco, Texas – Frisco Independent School District (FISD) students have demonstrated noteworthy progress in the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), according to data released on August 16th. The results show considerable improvement in most subjects when measured against the previous year. “While we are pleased with the…
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Dallas Local News
Grand jury clears man accused of fatal Family Dollar shooting
Dallas, Texas – In a case that has garnered considerable attention in the Dallas area, a grand jury has cleared Kevin Jackson, a man who had been accused of murder in connection with an incident at a Family Dollar store in Southern Dallas in November 2022. The incident occurred last…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas faces critical crossroads in financial struggle, race against time to save sinking pension funds
Dallas, Texas – The long-standing pension crisis that Dallas city officials have grappled with for years has reached a critical juncture. City officials are now facing the arduous task of restoring two major funds that have been languishing in financial distress. The details of this daunting challenge were outlined in…
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