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Frisco Police respond to various reports of assault, theft and other crime from June 26-July 1
The following incidents were reported by the Frisco Police Department according to its crime map for the time period of June 26-July 1. The crime map can be viewed at friscotexas.gov/1510/Crime-Map. On June 26, at 1 a.m., a theft was reported on the block of 9300 Lebanon Rd (Commercial), with...
Developers break ground on The Bays golf development in Frisco
Developers have broken ground on The Bays, a new 100,000-square-foot resort on 18 acres near the PGA of America headquarters. This golf destination, expected to open in late 2025, promises a unique experience for golfers of all skill levels. The Bays will feature a 19-key hotel with private hitting bays...
Woman files civil suit against Denton County, accuses sheriff's office of forcing her to remove her hijab
DENTON COUNTY, Texas — A woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Denton County and three Denton County correctional officers after she was reportedly forced to remove her hijab after while booked into the county's jail. The suit, filed by Tanya Victoria, argues that Denton County, through Denton County...
Lewisville ISD Education Foundation empowers students and teachers
Dr. Randy Canivel tries to avoid clichés whenever possible. Yet, even he couldn’t resist leaning on a few of them when asked how the Lewisville ISD Education Foundation stands out year after year amid a sea of valuable Denton County non-profits. “We shape the future,” Canivel said. “It...
Lewisville City Council declares July Parks and Recreation Month
The Lewisville City Council unanimously approved a proclamation declaring July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month during its regular meeting July 1. The city joins the U. S. House of Representatives and the National Recreation and Park Association in recognizing the importance of parks and recreation in communities.
Texas gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.08 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.01 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 6 cents since...
5 High Profile Cases From Texas That Among The FBI’s Most Famous
Texas is a land of beautiful backdrops and vibrant cities. A place where anything can happen and usually does. Our state has seen some amazing and intriguing crime stories to ever have come out of law enforcement. Ranker listed out some of the worst crimes ever to happen in Texas....
Federal aid granted to county governments in North Texas following major storms
15 counties have been added to the state's long list for help due to the severe weather and flooding that began April 26. Bosque, Cooke, Fannin, Hamilton Henderson, Kaufman, Rockwall, and Van Zandt counties are included in the latest round of federal disaster assistance. The announcement was made Tuesday morning...
Hanging up his hat: Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp on his retirement
The longest-serving chancellor of the Texas A&M System is retiring. John Sharp earned his bachelor’s from A&M in 1972 and served as student body president – the shape of things to come. He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives just six years later, and after a...
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Texas Lottery Commission Allows Rigged Win
When a small group of Texas lottery retailers heard about a customer's ambitious plan to secure a guaranteed lottery win, they were in for an unprecedented ride. This daring move, which played out last spring, saw one individual ready to spend millions to buy nearly every possible numeric combination for the Lotto Texas draw. The result? An extraordinary jackpot of $95 million was on the line. To learn more about this incredible story, check out the original article on the Houston Chronicle.
Home care providers pay $4.5M to settle false claims allegations
Three home care agencies operating in Texas, Ohio and Indiana agreed to pay nearly $4.5 million to resolve allegations that they provided illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare referrals, the Justice Department disclosed on Monday. Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati, which are owned...
Experts – Extreme Weather To Become “Normal” In Texas
Texas saw some crazy weather last year, including extremely high temps, and 2024 is looking to bring us more. In fact, experts think this insanity may become "normal". Last year, Texas saw record breaking heat waves and 2024 is expected to be at least as hot, if not hotter. The heat isn't the only extreme weather the lone star state could see this year.
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