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Get Ready to Save on School Supplies During the Texas Sales Tax Free Weekend
Whether we like it or not, we are entering that time of year in Texas where it's time to get the kids ready for back to school. Part of going back to school is back-to-school shopping. Parents have to purchase school supplies, clothes, backpacks, and shoes. It's Very Expensive. Luckily,...
Below average temperatures stick around North Texas, rain chances to increase
NORTH TEXAS – For some North Texans, rain in the form of scattered showers and storms Monday is a welcome relief from the typical dry days of July. But in parts of Dallas-Fort Worth, the rain caused misery, especially along I-635 and Garland Road Monday morning. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain fell in three hours, causing flash flooding.With the ongoing flooding and heavy rain, the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for portions of Dallas, Rockwall and Kaufman counties until 9:45 a.m. Monday.A stationary front is draped across the south sides of North Texas and will slowly weaken through...
UIL football state championships returning to AT&T Stadium
The UIL football state championships are staying put for at least another year. The UIL announced on Sunday at the annual Texas High School Coaches Association Convention that the football state championships will be returning to Arlington's AT&T Stadium to conclude the 2024 season.
Justin FD mourning death of longtime volunteer
The Justin Volunteer Fire Department and the Justin community are mourning the unexpected loss of Woodrow Michael Turner I, who served with the department for a quarter-century. “Mike was a dedicated volunteer to our department, having served for 25 years with dedication and unwavering commitment to our community,” Fire Chief...
Win Tickets to See Megadeath in Irving, Texas
Megadeath will bring its Destroy All Enemies Tour to Irving, Texas, and we're giving away tickets!. Megadeath will perform Tuesday, August 20 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. Supporting acts include Mudvayne and All That Remains. Get social with us below to win! This contest will...
ACC Kickoff opens today with Florida State, Georgia Tech, SMU
Representatives from Florida State, Georgia Tech and SMU are in Charlotte today to speak with the media on the opening day of ACC Kickoff. The post ACC Kickoff opens today with Florida State, Georgia Tech, SMU appeared first on On3.
Mosquito spraying conducted in Flower Mound area after West Nile Virus found
Some areas of Flower Mound are being sprayed for mosquitoes after a West Nile Virus positive test was determined. (Courtesy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Mosquito spraying in an area of Flower Mound continues, as Flower Mound officials reported July 21 that the town’s Environmental Health Services Division confirmed a mosquito sample collected in the 3800 block of Raintree Drive has tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Irving Police Department Elevates Officers to Key Leadership Roles Amid Commitment to Excellence
The Irving Police Department has recently acknowledged a fresh wave of promotions within its ranks, celebrating the dedicated individuals stepping up to fill roles as supervisors, sergeants, and lieutenants. The promotion ceremony, held earlier this week, underscores the department's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of performance and service in the community.
Bill Lewis Debuts Zig-Zag
Irving, TX – The new Zig-Zag from Bill Lewis is designed to be tied on in front of a walking bait, mimicking an even smaller baitfish being chased and adding another layer of realism to the presentation. “The Zig-Zag is a new take on an old, proven design,” says...
Flower Mound recognizes newest hometown hero
Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Castro, born in Flower Mound, has been named the town's newest Hometown Hero. Castro joined the Army in June 2004, completing basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eustis, Va. He specialized as an Apache AH-64D armament, electronics and avionics systems repairer.
Waterpark built in 1984 to be demolished and replaced with brand new lazy river, wave simulator, and 3 water slides
GET your swim trunks ready — a new waterpark is set to open up in Garland, Texas. The Surf & Swim Regional Aquatics Facility will begin construction this summer and is slated to open in 2026. The new theme park will replace the current Surf and Swim, built in...
Ex-treasurer stole $16K from Guyer football booster club, reports say
The former Guyer High School football booster club’s treasurer was recently arrested after she allegedly stole nearly $16,000 from the organization. Denton ISD employees at Guyer this spring reported to police in April that funds were missing from the booster club, which is run by volunteers, the Denton Record-Chronicle reported. Denton Police Department detectives found a lot of charges that appeared to be made by the club’s former treasurer, Shauna Martin — including purchases for travel, food, utilities and more — for more than $15,800.
AT&T Provides School Supplies for Over 20,000 Students
DALLAS (KDAF) — Back to school season is approaching, and the cost of school supplies can be incredibly stressful for parents. But recently, employees from AT&T provided more than 20,000 students nationwide, including those in Dallas, with back to school essentials. In addition to the employees, nearly 400 volunteers...
A Century of History Eradicated: Texas Megachurch Destroyed in Fire
The red brick walls of First Baptist Dallas Church's historic sanctuary are soot-singed and intact, but only devastation and ashes are found within. At 6:05 pm, the Dallas Fire-Rescue received a call for 1717 San Jacinto street in the heart of downtown Dallas. A second alarm was requested at 6:20 pm. The fire was contained until 7:35 pm when the roof partially collapsed and a third alarm was called. Finally, a fourth alarm was called at 8:14 pm, according to CBS5 News.
LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — #14
Congratulations to Dane Acker, who won the voting to be named the #13 prospect in the LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings with a little under 20% of the vote. Because there has been a history of vote-spamming shenanigans in the rankings, I used Google Forms for the last couple of community rankings, and it worked out well, so we will use it again. You will need to include your LSB user name when you vote. If you don’t have an LSB user name, you need to use some sort of identifier. While this won’t eliminate the possibility of vote spamming, it will make it harder.
Dallas Community in Mourning After Man Fatally Shot on Grigsby Avenue, Police Seek Witnesses
Tragedy struck on a Dallas street this past weekend when a man was fatally shot at the 1000 block of Grigsby Avenue. According to the Dallas Police Department, the incident occurred last Saturday evening, just before 10 PM. Responding to a shooting call, police found 31-year-old Brione Jacquil Spencer with gunshot wounds.
Homicide at 2000 Lanark Avenue
On July 22, 2024, at about 1:05 AM, Dallas police responded to a shooting call in the 2000 block of Lanark Avenue. The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived, they found the female victim shot. Dallas Fire Rescue responded, and the victim died at the scene. Further investigation identified the...
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