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Community-focused Celina Veterinary Hospital set to open
Blair and Josh Platt, a husband-and-wife team of veterinarians, plan to open Celina Veterinary Hospital in early August. Josh always wanted to be a business owner, and now he can start a business from scratch, instilling values of collaboration and community into something he is passionate about.
'Enjoy the beautiful outdoors:' Rebecca Calvert cultivates community through family business
Rebecca Calvert, co-owner of Shades of Green, oversees locations in Celina and Frisco. The Celina site offers a park-like atmosphere complete with beehives and cats. In this week's community profile spotlight, Calvert shares her journey and vision for the family business. Tell our readers a little about yourself.
Developments follow ‘behind the scenes’ steps before council approval in Prosper, Celina
Zoning requests for developments go through multiple steps in both Prosper and Celina before they are approved, officials said. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Developments continue to make their way to Celina and Prosper, but all must go through the approval process before breaking ground. The overview. By the time a development...
Poolside protector: Allen lifeguard keeps swimmers afloat
Eva Petrini, a lifeguard at the city of Allen's natatorium, was initially inspired to pursue the role after observing lifeguards at the Aquatic Center during a high school swim class. She highlights the diverse responsibilities of lifeguarding, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and readiness to handle various water-related emergencies. Eva finds fulfillment in establishing connections with regular patrons and has transitioned to a head lifeguard role, relishing the autonomy and challenges it brings.
Learn how this Miss Frisco Scholarship Pageant Queen ‘serves with a heart full of passion’
Saanvi Sreejit, a 2022 graduate of Lebanon Trail High School in Frisco, was recently crowned the 2024 Miss Frisco Scholarship Pageant Queen. The University of Texas at Austin student is pursuing a degree in advertising with a minor in business. Daughter of Malavika Sreejit and Sreejit Ankarath, Saanvi balances her...
The Varsitys (Part II): Awarding this year’s best in Allen-area athletics
The 32nd ESPY Awards, the annual ceremony devoted to honoring standout professional and collegiate athletes and teams of the past year, aired on July 11. It's the sports equivalent to the Oscars or Grammys, so Star Local Media decided over the years to put a high school spin on the concept.
McKinney Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspects in Piedmont Drive Burglary
The McKinney Police Department is seeking information from the public regarding a home burglary that occurred on Piedmont Drive. The incident took place at 3:30 PM on July 13. Two Hispanic males are reported to have broken into a residence, with one individual described as wearing a yellow vest and a gray hat, while the other donned a gray hat alongside a gray shirt, according to the McKinney Police Department.
McKinney intern dives into Parks and Rec marketing
As McKinney celebrates Parks and Recreation Month, the city shines a spotlight on one of its rising stars. Jaden Dawes, a parks and marketing intern, brings his competitive swimming background to his role in the Parks and Recreation Department. In this week's community profile, Dawes shares insights into his work, experiences and aspirations, offering a glimpse into the next generation of parks and recreation professionals.
SecurityScorecard Achieves TX-RAMP Provisional Certification
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024-- SecurityScorecard announced today that it achieved Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program (TX-RAMP) Provisional Certification. As a TX-RAMP provider, Texas state agencies can leverage SecurityScorecard’s standardized approach for measuring cybersecurity that provides trusted, certified and proven supply chain cyber defense. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722798114/en/ (Graphic: Business Wire)
Rain chances, mild temperatures in store for North Texas this week
A slow-moving cold front will produce scattered showers and storms on Monday isolated storms Tuesday through Friday. More scattered storms are possible this weekend and below-average temperatures will continue over the next seven days.
Texas politicians weigh in on Biden's decision to exit 2024 presidential race
After heavy pressure from congressional Democrats, President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday.Texas Democrats and Republicans alike are weighing in on Biden's decision.Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to speak for the first time on Monday since being endorsed by Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate.RELATED: What happens next now that Biden has dropped out of the 2024 Presidential Race?President Biden thrust his party into virtually unprecedented uncertainty Sunday when he announced he was ending his reelection campaignThe 81-year-old is the oldest sitting president in U.S. history. He had resisted calls to step aside since...
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.
Texas-based Cyber Firm Accused Of Causing Internet Meltdown
A massive IT outage sent shockwaves around the world on Friday morning, causing disruptions at airports, hospitals, and businesses thanks to the Texas-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, worrying many about a possible cyberattack. Texas Driver License Offices Hit Hard. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wasn't spared either. All Driver...
Local Bounti expands distribution to Sam’s Club
"The past several months have been pivotal for Local Bounti with the commencement of commercial operations at our new growing facilities in Washington and Texas," Local Bounti President and Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Valiasek said in a news release. "The incremental capacity afforded by these facilities is critical in our effort to provide our retail customers consistent access to fresh, sustainable, locally grown produce."
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
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