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Texas family killed on the way to UT-Dallas move-in day
DALLAS - An incoming college freshman and her parents died in a crash on their way to North Texas for move-in day. 17-year-old Andril Arvind was set to begin her freshman year at the University of Texas at Dallas this week. Now, her family and her high school band community are mourning the loss of her and her parents.
QT Aerospace welcomes Mark W. Lindley as new Vice President
QT Aerospace has named Mark W. Lindley as its new Vice President. With a distinguished career spanning over two and a half decades in the aviation industry, Lindley brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and leadership to QT Aerospace. His extensive background includes significant roles in sales, operations, and executive management. Lindley's track record in improving operational efficiency, driving strategic growth, and fostering innovation aligns perfectly with QT Aerospace's mission to deliver top-tier airframe composite repair services.
Report: Infill Development, Code Updates Could Close the Gap in Dallas’ Affordability Crisis
Dallas has built a city that residents can’t afford to live in and the city can’t afford to maintain, according to a report released last month. The solution per a local consulting firm: Update development codes to eliminate things like minimum parking requirements and minimum lot sizes, build infill development on vacant lots, and provide infrastructure in long-neglected areas of southern Dallas.
Burglar located, tied to other crimes
A Dallas, Texas, man was arrested Aug. 11 by Grambling Police during the investigation of a residential burglary. Deontae J. Williams, 24, was taken into custody after GPD officers responded to an apartment burglary on Edith Rose Lane about 2 p.m. The victim said he returned home from football practice...
13-year-old now in Houston, hoping to walk again after freak accident
HOUSTON - A 13-year-old boy out of Dallas who is here is now receiving care out of Houston with his family at TIRR Memorial Herman after what his family describes as a freak accident in June left him paralyzed. "Stay away from wasps," said Semyeon Williams Jr. SUGGESTED: Controversy over...
CeeDee Lamb's latest cryptic post officially has Cowboys fans in panic mode
The regular season is three weeks away and the Dallas Cowboys and CeeDee Lamb remain embroiled in contract negotiations. This game of cat and mouse has a predictable outcome. The Cowboys are obviously going to sign Lamb. The two sides just need to find a middle ground. It seems they...
Salvation Army opens cooling stations around North Texas
DALLAS - People needing relief from the excessive heat can visit a Salvation Army cooling station. There are now 11 cooling stations set up across Dallas, Denton, Collin, Tarrant, and Ellis counties. Anyone is welcome to use the facilities, but they are primarily for people most at risk for heat-related...
Dallas Stars Hockey Team Will Bring $55 Million Youth Sports Facility to Denton County’s Northlake
On your mark, get set. Denton County youth, sharpen your ice skates. A $55 million multisport youth facility is planned near State Highway 114 and Chadwick Parkway in Northlake, a partnership between the town and the National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars. The Northlake-owned facility totaling about 225,000 square feet...
From the Firehouse – August 2024
The month of August means it’s back to school for students and teachers in our communities. August is also National Back to School Safety Month and as school zones will once again be utilized before and after school, we would like to share tips to ensure the safety of some of our youngest citizens:
Everything’s Bigger in Texas—Including This High School’s Tuition!
Everything is bigger in Texas… especially when it comes to forking over money to get your kids through school!. My son just started high school but I’m already stressing the cost of college as I’m sufre most other parents with high school kids are. However, If you thought college tuition was outrageous, wait until you hear about the price tag for high school education in Texas.
Texas Department of Public Safety Honors 75 Years of Aircraft Operations Division
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is celebrating National Aviation Day by recognizing the significant contributions of its Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) over the past 75 years. “For 75 years, the Aircraft Operations Division has played a vital role in DPS’ mission to protect and...
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