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West Nile Samples Detected-Spraying Scheduled For Cedar Hill & Glenn Heights
DALLAS (June 27, 2024) – The Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) laboratory has confirmed mosquito samples that have tested positive for West Nile Virus. The mosquito samples were collected from the 75104 and 75154 zip codes in Cedar Hill, and Glenn Highs, TX. In conjunction with the Dallas County municipalities, mosquito abatement teams are responding by treating impacted areas. DCHHS has scheduled ground spraying in the below area(s), weather permitting.
Cedar Hill Resident Travis Canady Transitions from Music to Novels
Cedar Hill resident Travis Canady found success as a rapper, songwriter, and actor before turning his hand to writing, where he also achieved great success with his first novel, “Augustine.” Canady’s first major record deal was in 2012 with faith-based label Tate Music Group. He released three albums on the label, finding National Airplay Chart success for the song, “Save Me.” The song reached number 12 on the National Airplay Top 50 Christian/Gospel Chart, and number 23 on the Top 50 Pop Chart.
Jack Stemmelin Revolutionizes Travel with Explorist AI, Putting the Power of Discovery in Your Hands
Traveling can be such an adventure. Traveling, however, should be easy. Time spent should be on getting to destinations, not trying to find them. Jack Stemmelin, a former Midlothian resident now in Chicago, understands completely. That’s why he invented an app he named Explorist AI. “In a nutshell, my...
EMPOWER is Hiring Service-Oriented Individuals Focused on Supporting and Strengthening North Texas Children and Families
DALLAS – June 20, 2024 – EMPOWER, a nonprofit child welfare collaborative, is expanding its mission-driven team with dedicated, service-oriented professionals who have a passion for family wellbeing and making a difference in their community. EMPOWER is hiring permanency case managers, permanency support workers, permanency supervisors and crisis support workers across North Texas in the Metroplex East region, which includes Dallas, Grayson, Fannin, Collin, Hunt, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis and Navarro counties.
Cruel Summer Band Pays Tribute to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at Red, White & BBQ Event
Duncanville event organizers are excited to welcome CRUEL SUMMER with a live band performance that pays tribute to Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” as headliners for the first annual Red, White & BBQ Independence Day weekend event. The tribute band features the talent and charisma of front woman...
Portillos’s Plans To Open “Restaurant of the Future” designs In Grapevine
OAK BROOK, Ill., June 26, 2024 – Portillo’s (NASDAQ: PTLO), the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of unrivaled Chicago-style street food, today announced plans to open three new locations in the state of Texas by the end of year – two in the Houston-area and one in the Dallas-area.
Bass Pro Shops Grand Prairie Celebrates Grand Opening Tonight
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas – Bass Pro Shops will celebrate the official Grand Opening of its new Outdoor World retail location in Grand Prairie, Texas, with a special Evening for Conservation, open to the public, on June 26. (. Bass Pro Shops, 3720 S State Highway 161, Grand Prairie, TX...
Letter To The Editor: “The Most American Word,” a Special Fourth of July Message from Ellis County Judge Todd Little
“The Most American Word,” a Special Fourth of July Message from Ellis County Judge Todd Little:. “Hearing the words ‘Fourth of July’ conjures images in my mind of glimmering fireworks, backyard barbeques, and family time. I am grateful to live in the United States of America, and despite all that we have seen happening in our country lately, I think that most Americans are still proud of the reasons why we celebrate Independence Day.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $38.9M in Infrastructure Grants for Texas
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $38.9 million for four projects in Texas, part of $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program. Today’s awards fund 148 projects nationwide and bring the total amount of Biden-Harris Administration RAISE grants to more than $7.2 billion for over 550 projects across the country.
Duncanville Welcomes Victor Barrera as New Economic Development Director
DUNCANVILLE, TX – The City of Duncanville is pleased to announce the appointment of Victor Barrera as the City’s new Economic Development Director. “We’re happy to welcome someone with Victor’s background, nearly 20 years of experience, and passion for economic development and planning to our senior leadership team,” said City Manager Douglas E. Finch. “He, along with LoLecia Day, who was recently appointed as our Assistant Director of Economic Development, is set to play an integral role as we continue working to improve the economic well-being and quality of life in Duncanville.”
CITY OF DUNCANVILLE, TEXAS REQUEST FOR BID RFB 24-0025
The City of Duncanville, TX is soliciting sealed Bids from qualified respondents for RFB 24-0025. REAL PROPERTY SALE. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 P.M. and publicly opened at 2:30 P.M. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at City Hall. Minimum Bid Amount: $60,000. Property Address: 4 Belmont Place, Duncanville, Texas...
DeSoto Mayor Pro Temp Selection Process Sparks Controversy
DESOTO – Citizen’s comments took up most of the time at the most recent DeSoto City Council meeting. Shanitta Cleveland began the comments with a thorough discussion of the May 21 Mayor Pro Tem vote. While she spoke for three minutes and then had her microphone turned off, she had an issue with the recent voting for the city’s Mayor Pro Tem. Cleveland felt, as did others who spoke after her, that Place 5 Dinah Marks had originally won and not current Mayor Pro Tem Letitia Hughes, who is serving her second Mayor Pro Tem term.
Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort Expands Family-Friendly Offerings
RIVIERA NAYARIT, MEXICO – Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort recently announced the unveiling of new suites, culinary experiences, amenities, and attractions, which complement the resort’s existing family-friendly offerings. Designed by renowned architect Sordo Madaleno and part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, the resort first welcomed guests in the summer of 2021.
Petmate cited for 1 willful, 8 serious violations, faces $278K in penalties
ARLINGTON, TX – A federal workplace safety investigation of a global manufacturer and distributor of pet products in Arlington identified one willful violation and eight serious violations of required safety regulations during its investigation into how an employee suffered severe facial burns in December 2023. Inspectors with the U.S....
CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE 2024-22 An ordinance of the City of Midlothian, Texas, amending the City of Midlothian Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, as amended, by granting a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a secondary dwelling relating to the use and development of Lot 28 of Sunshine Place – Phase II, presently zoned Agricultural (A) District, and adopting conditions; providing for a conflicts resolution clause; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; providing a penalty of fine not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000) for each offense; and providing an effective date.
UNT Dallas launches first-of-its-kind graduate degree linking criminal justice and mental health
DALLAS (June 23, 2024) — Recognizing the urgent need and critical challenges facing the criminal justice system, the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology is introducing an innovative, first-of-its-kind Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Mental Health Policy.
DeSoto’s $53 Million Aquatic & Recreation Center Has Begun Construction
74,000 Square Foot “ARC” In DeSoto’s McCowan Park Will Create A Vibrant Sports Center & Multi-Generational Destination. The City of DeSoto broke ground Monday morning for a 74,000 square foot Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) which will become the central hub for DeSoto’s Curtistene S. McCowan Park and a citywide venue for fitness and multigenerational recreation. This $53 million project represents a major milestone in the life of DeSoto and is welcome addition that has been the subject of active community engagement and discussion for more than a decade.
CITY OF CEDAR HILL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. Z-644-2024
NOTICE is hereby given to all interested persons that the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for the City of Cedar Hill, Texas will hold public hearings and consider the following items on the dates, times, and locations stated in this notice:. Case No. Z-644-2024 – An amendment to...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO IMPACT FEES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO IMPACT FEES. NOTICE is hereby given to all interested persons that the City Council for the City of Cedar Hill, Texas will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Turk Cannady – Cedar Hill Room, 285 Uptown Blvd. Building 100, Cedar Hill, Texas for the purpose of obtaining public comment regarding the following:
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING THE CITY COUNCIL OF MIDLOTHIAN, TX July 9 2024
The City Council of the City of Midlothian will hold a Public Hearing to begin at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at Midlothian City Hall, (104 West Avenue E, Midlothian, TX), to consider and act upon ordinances for the following cases:. CASE NO....
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