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OpTic Texas dominates to open CDL Championship Weekend
(Photo credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports) Home turf proved to be an advantage Thursday as the Call of Duty League's Championship Weekend kicked off in Allen, Texas. Playing in the final of four games on Thursday, OpTic Texas swept the LA Guerrillas 3-0 to advance to the second round of the winners' bracket. Up next will be Los Angeles' other team -- the LA Thieves -- in the first of two Round 2 winners' bracket matches.
PTA members say their principal chose to no longer welcome their organization on campus
They're the backbone of so many schools. Parent Teacher Associations, like the one at Porter Elementary in Mesquite, raise money, and volunteer time to better help kids grow. "Miss Goodner, sweetheart of the school. She said books, books for the vending machine. Our dear counselor Miss Ontiveros, she said uniforms for kids that are less fortunate to help the students right here in our community," said PTA President of Porter Elementary, Ava Moss, of the work she and other parents pulled off.
Masked burglars target Hispanic-owned North Texas businesses
DALLAS - Grand Prairie police are looking for a group of thieves who broke into a small business and stole tens of thousands of dollars. Surveillance video inside a Grand Prairie restaurant shows the group in hoodies and masks removing a safe from the back office. While FOX 4 was...
FEMA funding $750 to households impacted by Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON (KIAH) – There’s still time to get assistance from FEMA if you were impacted by Hurricane Beryl. If you haven’t done so already, please take pictures of your storm damage! Those with insurance should contact their insurance company before applying for FEMA (the agency only covers damage beyond the scope of a property owner’s insurance).
Coca-Cola Classic Christmas Coming To Arlington, Texas
Even though North Texas is in the middle of summer with 100-degree days upon us, it’s never too early to plan for the holiday season. Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Enchant Christmas announced Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas, an immersive holiday light experience that will transport guests into a world of Christmas magic. Featuring larger-than-life light sculptures, falling snow, ice skating, visits with Santa and plenty of hot cocoa, Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas brings cherished holiday traditions to life during the most magical time of year. “Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas will bring Real Magic to a new family tradition during the holidays,” VP of Commercial & Digital,...
Evacuation of Costco in Plano is a 'precautionary measure' after natural gas leak says Atmos
The Plano Police Department says they are responding to a call about a natural gas leak at a Costco Wholesale store just before noon Thursday. Evacuations of the store are currently underway.
SLCPD, federal authorities investigate on-board incident that diverted flight to SLC
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Local and federal authorities are collaborating after an on-board disruption forced a flight headed to Dallas, Texas, to be diverted to Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City Police officers said they were notified of an on-board American Airlines aircraft incident involving a 26-year-old passenger...
Hailey Van Lith Indirectly Threw Heavy Shade At LSU While Discussing Her Decision To Transfer To TCU
Hailey Van Lith chose to forgo the WNBA Draft and return to college basketball. She will exhaust her fifth and final year of eligibility with her third team in three years, the TCU Horned Frogs. The decision to leave Baton Rouge stemmed from a difficult year in a new position that did not best set […] The post Hailey Van Lith Indirectly Threw Heavy Shade At LSU While Discussing Her Decision To Transfer To TCU appeared first on BroBible.
West Nile Virus found in Denton mosquito traps
West Nile virus has been confirmed within Denton’s mosquito traps at North Lakes Park on Bonnie Brae and Westgate at I-35N as of June 28, moving the City of Denton’s degree of risk from level two to level three, solidifying the outbreak as a public health concern. Tarrant...
LOOK: 28 Texas Cold Case Murders Have Been Solved Since 2019
I'm an avid watcher of TV shows such as NCIS, Law & Order, and the various CSI dramas. I enjoy them, but I realize that the breakneck speed at which they can solve crimes is a massive exaggeration of how things play out with detectives in the real world. Yes,...
Exceptional Service in Action: Court Clerk Sara Villalobos Exemplifies Outstanding Customer Service
At the 2024 Employee Appreciation Awards, Sara Villalobos shone brightly as she was honored with the prestigious Kristin Pitzinger External Customer Service Award. Known for her unwavering dedication and commitment, Sara’s work at the City of Southlake Municipal Court sets a shining example of the level of customer service the City aims to provide daily.
At Least 90 Texas School Districts Have Moved to a 4-Day-Week
As we close in on another school year, the topic of 4-day school weeks start to trending again. More school districts in Texas moving to four-day-school weeks. KXAN, reports that at least 90 school districts across Texas have now switched to four-day school weeks. This is the state of Texas' effort to prevent teacher turnover!
Southlake Resident Raises $14,000 For ALS
Ten years ago, the ice bucket challenge swept the nation in raising awareness for ALS. This week, one Southlake resident brought the challenge back in honor of her father. On Monday, July 15th, Ashley Burnett hosted a community ice bucket challenge at Hawaiian Falls Roanoke to raise money for her dad, Todd.
Former Gateway Church pastor: Robert Morris' 'betrayal' was 'hiding in plain sight'
SHERMAN, Texas — A former pastor at the Gateway Church in Southlake said he believes past church leaders knew of disgraced founder Robert Morris' alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl and assisted in covering it up. Stephen LeBlanc, who is now senior pastor of the Sherman Bible Church,...
These Texas Girls, All Between 13 and 17 Years Old, Vanished Without a Trace in June
It's never easy writing about the subject of kids that have gone missing in Texas. A lot of the time, we have no idea of the circumstances around their disappearance. They could have run away, they could have been kidnapped or they could have been taken by the other parent during a visitation. No matter the circumstance, in June, 14 families reported their teen girls missing in Texas.
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