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Dallas Could Give Up $3M Annually in Proposed University Park ‘Boundary Adjustment’
The City of University Park wants a “boundary adjustment” to take ownership of 18 acres in Dallas that includes Boone Elementary and Northway Christian Church across from NorthPark Center. Masterplan land consultant President Dallas Cothrum is involved, and Dallas City Council members are questioning whether there’s a benefit...
Baseball tournament for the visually impaired comes to Savoy
SAVOY – This weekend, three Midwestern teams are coming to Savoy for the Beep Baseball Tournament. This event provides an adaptive version of the sport for visually impaired players and coaches. The Indy Thunder, Chicago Comets, and Gateway Archers will compete at Prairie Fields Park in Savoy on Saturday,...
Associa Announces HQ Move to Richardson
Associa, a leading, tech-driven community association and property management firm, is moving its corporate headquarters from Dallas to Richardson, expanding its footprint within the city and signifying a significant investment and job creation opportunity for the local business community. The new acquisition involves a two-building office complex at the southwest...
Demolition of City Hall Underway
Construction crews have begun demolishing Richardson City Hall, located at 411 W. Arapaho Rd. The 85,727-square-foot, 44-year-old building was damaged by fire in August 2022 after an electrical failure. A new City Hall will be rebuilt with funds from the voter-approved 2023 City Hall Bond Program. City staff members/departments displaced...
Trash, Bulky Pickups Return to Normal
Through June 27, a total of 14,170 cubic yards of green waste have been removed from Sunnyvale streets and alleys by DRC, Republic Services and the Town of Sunnyvale Public Works and Parks Departments. Special storm-related pickup services have concluded. However, residents can contact Republic Services to coordinate disposal. Going...
Bodies of 2 missing swimmers recovered from Lake Ray Hubbard
DALLAS – Search teams recovered the bodies of two people Friday morning who jumped off a boat into Lake Ray Hubbard and didn't resurface. Members of the Dallas Police Department dive team found the bodies around 8 a.m. Friday, according to DPD. The Dallas County Medical Examiner will release the identities of the victims after their families have been notified.Dallas Fire-Rescue says it was dispatched just before 8 p.m. Thursday to a location near Windsurf Bay Park, in the southwest portion of the lake. The search was suspended late Thursday night and resumed early Friday.DFR spokesman Jason Evans said 911 callers reported that multiple people jumped off a boat into the lake, but two of them did not come out. Evans said both were men in their 30s.Units from Dallas Fire-Rescue, DPD, and the Texas Game Warden's office were part of the search.
Arlington firefighters, police using drones to stop illegal fireworks shows
ARLINGTON, Texas — To free up resources for more serious emergencies this Independence Day, Arlington police officers and firefighters used drones to scope out reports of illegal fireworks shows. Drone operators from each department set up Thursday at six locations around the city. Each station is near a site...
Fort Worth couple riding out Hurricane Beryl at Mexican resort
Just a few days after arriving at one of their favorite summer destinations, Stae and Wallace Hall of Fort Worth are already feeling the effects of Beryl. “The wind is picking up just a little,” said Stae. “They are starting to remove some of the light posts, they're starting to take some of the cabanas down off of the beaches.”
Community reports sightings of 88-year-old woman who has been missing since June 8
DALLAS — It has been more than three weeks, and the Polk family has more questions than answers. “By no stretch of the imagination has it been anything less than difficult,” said Philip Polk. His mother, 88-year-old Myrtle Polk, is in the early stages of dementia and has...
As Arlington preps for the All-Star Game, former Rangers lead the next generation
Former Texas Rangers will lead both teams in the All-Star Futures Game later this month. The All-Star Futures Game will include top prospects from both leagues and will be played Saturday, July 13 at Globe Life Field.
Dallas Braces for Intermittent Showers and Thunderstorms, NWS Advises Caution Due to Potential Strong Wind Gusts
Residents in the Dallas area should keep an eye on the sky in the coming days as scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist. According to a forecast released early this morning, there's a 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms starting this afternoon, with the likelihood of precipitation continuing intermittently through next Thursday. Temperatures are expected to hover in the low 90s, potentially creating hazardous conditions for outdoor activities, says the National Weather Service.
Roaches, food drippings, sticky sinks: Wichita Falls restaurant inspections June 24-30
Here are the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District restaurant inspection scores for Wichita County conducted June 24–30. Scores in each category are listed by most recent inspection date. The health department conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. During June 24-30, the department conducted reviews and/or inspections...
Mavericks Offered Three-Year, $27 Deal To Derrick Jones Jr.
The Dallas Mavericks offered Derrick Jones Jr. the same three-year, $27 million deal they ultimate agreed to with Naji Marshall, sources tell Marc Stein. Jones was looking for a larger contract and agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. It is believed Jones' motivation for a more lucrative deal was a bigger factor in his exit from the Mavericks than his decision to change agents from Aaron Turner to Rich Paul.
Fort Worth nonprofit expands beyond youth, encourages civic engagement
Founded as an organization to push young people to get involved, SteerFW has now shifted to promoting civic engagement throughout Fort Worth. Created in 2011 by then-Mayor Betsy Price, the organization was officially registered in 2017 as a nonprofit and began to work autonomously. Recently, SteerFW has grown its mission and wants people of all ages involved in its programs.
The Military Launched Chaff Over DFW Metroplex and it Was Picked Up on Radar
There have always been conspiracy theories of the military doing stuff over the skies of Texas. It's not that I don't believe the military is conducting various drills or missions over us, it's that I don't believe there is something nefarious going on because there's a weird cloud in the sky after a plane flies overhead. A few months ago, a weird "rain cloud" was captured on radar over the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex but it wasn't raining. So what was it?
Earth-Shaking Rumors Swirl That Jerry Jones Could Finally Be Selling The Dallas Cowboys
A large contingent of Dallas Cowboys fans have been calling for owner Jerry Jones to sell the team. Their wish might come true. Many have accused Jerry Jones of caring more about promoting the Cowboys’ brand, which leads to more money, than winning a Super Bowl. Based on a...
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