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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, 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 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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Community
Empowering communities: Project LEAD aims to shape future leaders in Mesquite and Balch Springs
Mesquite, Texas – In a remarkable cooperative effort, the City of Mesquite, the Mesquite Independent School District, and the City of Balch Springs have joined forces to establish Project LEAD, an initiative designed to cultivate and enhance leadership skills among local citizens. Project LEAD seeks enthusiastic residents eager to engage…
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Fort Worth Local News
Siemens’ $133m plant proposal in Fort Worth sparks tax abatement debate, more than 700 jobs to be added in next years
Fort Worth, Texas – The Fort Worth City Council is poised to deliberate on a proposed tax abatement, a pivotal move that could culminate in Siemens AG, a leading German multinational corporation, inaugurating a $133 million manufacturing plant in the city, potentially generating 715 jobs. This report comes shortly after…
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Dallas Local News
Houston and Dallas energy titans merge in $7.1B mega deal
Dallas, Texas – Energy Transfer, a Dallas-based leader in the natural gas industry, disclosed plans on Wednesday to consolidate with Houston’s Crestwood Equity Partners, a deal estimated to be worth around $7.1 billion. Energy Transfer and Crestwood Equity Partners merger should be finished later this year The transaction, expected to…
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Texas News
Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports limited listings amid stable demand
Plano, Texas – In spite of persistent interest rate hikes over the past year, the Collin County real estate market has remained robust, a development largely attributed to the county’s enduring allure for prospective buyers, juxtaposed with the paucity of new property listings. This intriguing confluence of factors has engendered…
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Dallas Local News
Excessive heat warning grips the North Texas region until weekend
Dallas, Texas – An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for the North Texas region, spanning from noon on Thursday until 9 p.m. on Friday, with temperatures predicted to soar as high as 107 degrees. However, due to the accompanying high humidity levels, the apparent temperature could reach a staggering…
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Dallas Local News
Income exodus as a pandemic makeover: Dallas County faces $565 million void as high earners flee
Dallas, Texas – In a significant migration shift, Dallas County experienced a 1% reduction in adjusted gross income from 2020 to 2021 as individuals moved out of the area, according to an analysis of tax data by the Economic Innovation Group (EIG), a nonpartisan think tank. This out-migration, notably among…
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Fort Worth Local News
Fort Worth’s innovative strategy to solve the housing affordability puzzle
Fort Worth, Texas – In Fort Worth, the issue of affordable housing has taken center stage as city officials confront the stark reality that a median-income family can no longer afford a median-priced home within the city limits. This troubling revelation has spurred city leaders to take decisive action to…
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