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First human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Denton County
DENTON, Texas — For the first time this summer, a person has tested positive for West Nile Virus in Denton County, public health officials said Tuesday. The Denton County Public Health (DCPH) said the patient lives in Sanger and was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease. DCPH said...
2 Texas Suburbs Ranked Among Best in the U.S.
A recent study of U.S. suburbs found two Texas cities to be among the best. For my money, suburban living is the way to go if you work in a major metropolitan area. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of the big city is totally worth the commute. Apparently,...
Highland Village City Update — July 2024
Who could have imagined so much storm debris? As I write this Highland Village, along with cities all over North Texas, still have debris to be collected from the May 28 storm. We first initiated the clause in our agreement with Republic Services for special pickup and soon found even that special service was unable to manage the amount of debris that needed to be collected. We then contracted with third-party vendors to collect storm debris within the City. This is an additional contract outside of the contract with Republic Services and is specifically for storm debris pickup. New (green) yard waste from tree or shrub trimming will not be collected by the third-party contractors and must be placed at the curb according to Republic Services contract guidelines. If you hire a service to trim surviving trees or shrubs, the service provider should dispose of those branches as a normal course of business. The third-party contractor will not collect storm debris that is mixed with new (green) branches. I know we are all tired of seeing the dead branches at our curbs and, if we all work together and follow the specified guidelines, we can get the storm debris cleaned up faster. The guidelines are posted on the City website at highlandvillage.org.
Victim identified in deadly crash on President George Bush Turnpike near I-35
CARROLLTON, Texas — All southbound lanes of the President George Bush Turnpike reopened at I-35 in Carrollton after a deadly crash Monday afternoon. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) closed a portion of the highway Monday afternoon due to a fatal crash at Sandy Lake Road. Carrollton Police...
Flower Mound to conduct mosquito spraying July 22-23
The Town of Flower Mound Environmental Health Services Division has confirmed a mosquito sample collected in the 3800 block of Raintree Drive has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the ninth positive mosquito sample found in town this year. The Town of Flower Mound has scheduled spraying operations...
Get Chilled And Thrilled With These 4 Haunted Bridges In Texas
If you're the type of person who loves a good spine-tingling tale, Texas has you covered. Some of the most haunted bridges around are located in the Lone Star State. Each one of these bridges comes with its eerie legend and ghostly sightings that have been talked about for years.
Council shake-up in Copper Canyon following two resignations
The Copper Canyon Town Council this week appointed David Gibson to fill an empty seat on the council dais, just a few days after a second council member submitted his resignation this month. On July 11, Rudy Castillo — a council member since 2020 who had just won reelection in...
Laid-back Dallas suburb named 5th best in U.S. by Travel + Leisure
The Dallas-Fort Worth city of Coppell has new bragging rights: It was declared the No. 5 best American suburb to live in by a recent Travel + Leisure report. The report analyzed feedback from Realtors and data from "recent livability rankings" to determine the 10 best U.S. suburbs with the most "affordable housing, top-rated schools, and excellent job opportunities."
Lewisville Library Hosts Family Challenges and Teen Movie Night to Strengthen Community Ties
Community bonding is set to reach new levels at the Lewisville Public Library this week, with activities that cater to both families and teens. Located at 1197 W. Main Street, the library continues to be a hub for local engagement from Monday to Saturday, while taking a brief pause on Sundays.
Lewisville Offers Free Workshop on Home Repair Grants and Urban Forestry by Expert Arborist David Brantley
The City of Lewisville is extending an invitation to its residents to partake in a complimentary workshop, aiming to educate homeowners about resources and grants available for home repairs. Scheduled for Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m., this beneficial gathering will take place at the Lewisville Grand Theater located at 100 N. Charles Street provides a valuable opportunity for community members to enhance their living spaces. In a presentation rich with the wisdom of three decades in arboriculture, David Brantley, a seasoned arborist, will share his insights on urban forestry and its implications for residential vitality, according to the City of Lewisville, Texas.
‘Fully cleared’: Texas Education Agency closes investigation of Prosper ISD superintendent
The Texas Education Agency opened a review into Prosper ISD Superintendent Holly Ferguson earlier this year. The notice placed on her educator certification was cleared as of a July 22 board meeting. (Courtesy Prosper ISD) The Texas Education Agency has closed a review into Prosper ISD Superintendent Holly Ferguson, which...
Appraisal district budget increases cause additional funding challenges for Lewisville ISD
LISD will pay $4.7 million into DCAD budget in FY 2024-25, a $525,000 increase from previous years. (Jonathan Perriello/ Community Impact) An increase to the Denton Central Appraisal District fiscal year 2024-25 budget poses an additional financial burden on Lewisville ISD as it navigates budget shortfalls amid efforts to give staff raises.
Carrollton Ramps Up Fight Against West Nile Virus with Targeted Mosquito Spraying
The battle against the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus (WNV) is ramping up in Carrollton, as confirmed by the Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), with a series of positive tests from collected samples marking an uptick in the virus's presence. These findings have precipitated a response by the City of Carrollton's Animal Services, which will undertake ground-based spraying in the affected areas, to halt the proliferation of virus-carrying mosquitoes and ensure public safety, as per the City of Carrollton, Texas.
Ground fogging for mosquitoes scheduled in Lantana
Denton County Public Health on Monday reported that five mosquito traps in unincorporated Denton County have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Four of the traps were located in northern Denton County, but one was in the northern half of Lantana. Residents in the affected area are being informed via emergency alerts and signage, according to a DCPH news release. All five areas will be fogged three times beginning Tuesday though Monday, weather permitting. Truck-based ultra-low volume fogging will occur between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Former MLB player helping bring youth sports complex to DFW suburb
ROANOKE, Texas — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. Read the original article here. A 122-acre youth sports complex is coming to Roanoke amid a craze for family-friendly diversions in the Metroplex. The City of Roanoke announced July 19 on social...
Looking back on DART's 40-year history as North Texas cities vote to cut funding
As the transit agency continues making headlines, we look back on its ridership, city membership and financing history. Plano was the first city this year to vote on reducing the one-cent sales tax revenue allocated for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). The city instead wants the tax to drop to three-fourths of a cent, a 25% reduction.
3 North Texas Cities Named 'Best Places for Renters to Live'
A new study reports that a trio of North Texas cities are among the best places in America for renters to live. RentCafe, a nationwide apartment listing site, named McKinney as the best city for renters to live in Texas, and No. 4 in the United States, ahead of Round Rock (No. 6) and Austin (No. 7). Also high on the list, Plano came in at No. 17, and Denton at No. 38. Charleston, South Carolina, took the top spot nationwide.
One more chance for locals to shape the Southeast Denton area plan, but some claim input is undervalued
Denton City Council will be hosting the final public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday shortly before it votes on the Southeast Denton Area Plan that is proposed to improve infrastructure, expand the area’s boundary and allow for more apartments. The plan includes certain requirements for new apartment construction as...
Linda Ruth: The Yellow Rose Of Texas Award 2024
Linda A. Ruth, from Lewisville, has been awarded The Yellow Rose of Texas. The award is an honorary commission given only through the Governor’s Office to recognize outstanding Texan women who have made significant contributions to their communities through community service, preserving history, accomplishments of the present, and building the future.
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