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Get Chilled And Thrilled With These 4 Haunted Bridges In Texas
If you're the type of person who loves a good spine-tingling tale, Texas has you covered. Some of the most haunted bridges around are located in the Lone Star State. Each one of these bridges comes with its eerie legend and ghostly sightings that have been talked about for years.
2 Texas Suburbs Ranked Among Best in the U.S.
A recent study of U.S. suburbs found two Texas cities to be among the best. For my money, suburban living is the way to go if you work in a major metropolitan area. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of the big city is totally worth the commute. Apparently,...
North Texas Suburbs Lead In Housing Growth Over Dallas
The suburban boom in North Texas has caused a population surge, resulting in the construction of millions of new homes and significantly outpacing the growth in the urban core of Dallas. According to a study by Storage Cafe, four of the nation's 20 fastest-growing suburbs for housing are located just outside of Dallas. The primary driver behind this suburban expansion is the quest for an improved quality of life, with families prioritizing larger homes, safer neighborhoods and better schools — sometimes at a higher cost. Celina stands out as the Dallas metro area’s leading suburb for housing growth, ranking eighth nationally. Between...
Flower Mound to conduct mosquito spraying July 22-23
The Town of Flower Mound Environmental Health Services Division has confirmed a mosquito sample collected in the 3800 block of Raintree Drive has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the ninth positive mosquito sample found in town this year. The Town of Flower Mound has scheduled spraying operations...
North Texas councilman says clip where he appears to call DART riders trash was taken out of context
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — Farmers Branch is not the first North Texas city to officially express their desire to cut the amount of sales tax revenue they send to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). They join Rowlett, Plano, Irving and Carrollton, who have already said they want to cap...
Two More North Texas Cities Push To Cut DART Funding
City councils in Carrollton and Farmers Branch voted to reduce Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) funding, joining three other North Texas cities. Currently, every dollar spent in member cities is taxed at 1% to help fund the transit system, a practice in place since 1983. However, the Carrollton and Farmers Branch approved resolutions to support capping DART contributions at three-quarters of a cent per dollar. If Farmers Branch capped its DART contributions at three-quarters of a cent, it could save $5–$6 million annually. These resolutions are symbolic in nature, as only the DART board can vote on reducing funding for the transit...
Appeals court overturns $11M jury award to Plano spine doctor featured in WFAA stories
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — Dallas’ Fifth Court of Appeals has overturned a nearly $11 million jury award to Plano spine doctor Stephen Courtney. . Dallas attorney Kelly Liebbe and Jonathan Rute were to pay about half the McKinney trial court’s jury award. Dr. Courtney claimed Liebbe and Rute...
Developments follow ‘behind the scenes’ steps before council approval in Prosper, Celina
Zoning requests for developments go through multiple steps in both Prosper and Celina before they are approved, officials said. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Developments continue to make their way to Celina and Prosper, but all must go through the approval process before breaking ground. The overview. By the time a development...
Some North Texas cities, businesses experiencing disruptions related to Microsoft outage
Some North Texas cities, businesses and health systems were experiencing outages Friday related to a global Microsoft outage.The issue was caused by a technical problem that global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said it had identified in its software. CrowdStrike, which provides antivirus software to Microsoft for its Windows devices, said a fix was deployed.Here's where there are outages and closures:Texas Department of Public SafetyDPS Driver License Offices across Texas were closed Friday due to a technical issue. DPS said customers with appointments should have been notified. They said there was no estimate as to when the offices will reopen but to...
Lewisville Readies for Cattle Drive Parade and Bull Riding Challenger Series in September Celebration
On September 14, at 4 p.m., the streets will come alive with the Huffines Auto Dealerships Lewisville Cattle Drive Parade. The event, eager to entertain, marks the prelude to the adrenaline-pumping PBR Lewisville Challenger Series event later that evening. As reported by the City of Lewisville, Texas, the parade will...
McKinney parkland to be sold to allow for US 380 bypass project
McKinney Director of Engineering Gary Graham spoke about the land sale at a July 16 city council meeting. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) McKinney City Council members unanimously authorized the sale of parkland that will be used for the development of the US 380 bypass project at a July 16 meeting. The...
For 20 Years, a Denton Group Has Gathered to Drink and Think Together
Throughout his time in Denton, Kevin Roden has proven himself to be skilled in the art of conversation. Whether he’s forming connections with community locals at coffee shops on the Square or making headlines for trying to convince a Sriracha factory to move to North Texas, the former city councilman knows how to get people talking.
More Restrictions on Smoke Shops Are Coming to Grand Prairie, Allen
Grand Prairie has passed additional regulations for smoke shops, and the city of Allen is gearing up to do the same. In Grand Prairie, the establishments will have to get a specific use permit if they want to set up shop in the city. There will also be new distance requirements for smoke shops to address a concentration of such businesses in certain areas of the city.
Vendor Applications Now Open for Lewisville Western Days Festival This September
Mark your calendars and get your applications ready, vendors, because Lewisville Western Days is on the horizon. This year's event is slated for September 27-28, taking over Old Town Lewisville with a celebration of cultural heritage and community spirit that's expected to draw a big crowd. According to the City of Lewisville, Texas, vendor applications are now officially open, and if history is any indication, those spots aren't going to stay vacant for long.
Flower Mound awards $9.4M contract for new bridge
The Flower Mound Town Council this week approved a construction agreement for a new bridge and water line extension in Canyon Falls. The Denton Creek Boulevard Bridge and Water Line project will extend Denton Creek Boulevard over the creek, and the road will eventually be extended all the way to a future I-35W frontage road. Urban Infraconstruction submitted the lowest qualified bid out of seven bidders at $9.4 million, according to town staff.
Some Coppell homeowners say new watering restrictions threaten their lush landscapes
COPPELL - The city of Coppell is hammering down on its watering restrictions beginning next year. Some homeowners argue the new regulations are too strict and the penalties are too steep, arguing it could put their landscapes in jeopardy. The city is currently in a mandatory Stage 1 water conservation...
Coppell library gets commemorative stamp for 50th anniversary
COPPELL, Texas - The United States Postal Service is giving away a commemorative postmark to recognize 50 years of the Cozby Library and Community Commons in Coppell. A celebration was held on Saturday morning recognizing the historic anniversary for the Cozby Library. It originally opened in 1974. The postmarks will...
Bartonville Town Update — July 2024
Bartonville residents recently came together in a heartfelt tribute to honor Memorial Day. On May 27, residents gathered at Town Hall for the inaugural Memorial Day Celebration, marking a moment of remembrance and community unity. The event kicked off with the country tunes of Raised Right Men, whose live music set a vibrant backdrop for the afternoon’s festivities. Families and friends savored the camaraderie over free food, while children joyfully explored bounce houses and participated in games that added an extra dose of excitement to the occasion. Many attendees also enjoyed the car show in the Bartonville Store parking lot, which was a popular draw at the event.
Denton ISD selects first woman as sole finalist for superintendent
The Denton Independent School District Board of Trustees named Susannah O’ Bara, who has a doctorate of education, sole finalist for superintendent. The Trustees are expected to officially appoint her after waiting the state-required 21 days, making O’Bara the first female superintendent in Denton ISD’s 142-year history.
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