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Van Alstyne ISD officially opens doors to new high school
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas (KXII) - For many students next week, when the school bells ring in the new year for Van Alstyne ISD, it will be a familiar sound, in an unfamiliar place. The district officially unveiled the new state-of-the-art school on Thursday evening ahead of the first day of school on August 19.
Rapid growth in Melissa, Forney puts pressure on post offices
Proof of the City of Melissa's growth can be found at its Post Office, where residents’ mail is shuffled around out in the open next to the parking lot, and by a tent where it's sometimes sorted. “I’ve seen the city grow from about 4,000 to 20-some thousand population...
KCB 6th annual memorial brick installation event a success
Saturday, August 10 marked the sixth Keep Collinsville Beautiful (KCB) Memorial Brick installation event in the Collinsville downtown square around the flagpole. Members and brick donors gathered at 7 p.m. to remove blank bricks and replace with newly engraved ones in their designated space. Since the program’s inception in 2016,...
Citizens gather to celebrate Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Morelan, 103-year-old ‘community matriarch’
Last Thursday, First United Methodist Church Wesley Hall was filled with friends, family, community members and political leaders to celebrate the long life of 103-year-old Liz Morelan. Born on April 24, 1921, Morelan was raised a farmer’s daughter in Oklahoma. She attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University where she was named...
Pilot Point season preview: Worrell looks to guide Bearcats back to historic heights
Pilot Point boasts one of the most storied local football programs, but it has fallen into a bit of a dry spell in recent years. Sept. 6 at Callisburg 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 Lindsay 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Howe 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Dallas Madison* 7:30 p.m. Oct....
Ted Cruz cites Latino values in ‘historic opportunity’ for GOP to win vote
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) argued the values of Latino Americans are greatly in line with the Republican Party, which gives lawmakers a major chance to win the voting bloc in the November elections. Cruz launched a $4.4 million Spanish advertising campaign last month that seeks to persuade Latino American voters to support his bid for […]
Pottsboro mother killed in Anna crash, funeral to be held in Denison
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas (KXII) - The woman killed in a crash on Hwy 75 in Anna has been identified as a woman from Pottsboro. Katrina Shelby, 45, a wife and mother of two, who was allegedly on her way to take graduation photos with her daughter when she was involved in the multi-vehicle crash.
McKinney's FY 2024-25 budget proposes lower property tax rate, employee wage increases
McKinney City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 3 at McKinney City Hall to conduct a public hearing and act on the fiscal year 2024-25 tax rate and budget. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) McKinney city officials are proposing an $888 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a general...
Texas woman who left state for abortion to back Harris at convention
DALLAS (Reuters) - A Texas woman forced to leave the state for an emergency abortion is urging other voters to back Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, and will advocate for her at the party's national convention next week.
Pottery studio shells out creativity in Prosper
A new paint-your-own pottery studio is making waves in Prosper, offering residents a creative oasis where they can unleash their inner artists. Speckled Turtle, which opened its doors May 28, has quickly become a popular destination for locals and surrounding businesses alike. The studio, formerly known as Southern Ink and Clay, offers a fresh take on the paint-your-own pottery concept under new ownership.
Denton city leaders ask public to continue conserving water as the heat impacts the fair and rodeo
DENTON, Texas — There is nothing more precious to Sharon Bieber than spending time with her young grandson. She sat in the shade at Carl Young Senior Park Friday afternoon as he enjoyed the "Sprayground" all to himself. The City of Denton filters and recycles the water used at...
Plano-Based European Wax Center Names Its Former Leader as CEO
David Berg has been named CEO of Plano-based European Wax Center, the largest and fastest-growing franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the U.S. He succeeds David Willis, who served as CEO and previously held various positions including president, COO, and CFO. “On behalf of the board, we’re pleased...
Plano-Based Ribbon Communications Announces CFO’s Plans To Retire
Plano-based Ribbon Communications announced that Miguel “Mick” Lopez, EVP and chief financial officer, intends to retire after 40 years in the tech industry. “Since joining Ribbon in 2020, Mick has been instrumental in maturing the operations of the company and accomplishing multiple strategic initiatives” CEO Bruce McCleland said in a statement. “Mick’s leadership and guidance were instrumental during the integration of Ribbon and ECI, and most recently the successful refinancing of our capital structure. We wish him all the best in his retirement.”
Denton man charged with murder in Little Elm woman’s death
Denton police arrested a 53-year-old man who they say killed 20-year-old Dylan Gurley on July 23. Michael Tooley is charged with murder for Gurley's death. Tooley has been in the Denton County Jail since the day after Gurley's death for an unrelated incident.
North Texas gearing up for steady progress heading into second fall scrimmage
North Texas held practice on Friday morning at the Lovelace and McNatt Families Practice Facility, 15 days before the 2024 season opener at South Alabama. Offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Jordan Davis spoke after practice about the team's performance a day before the second fall scrimmage tomorrow afternoon. "I...
UNT Kicks Off Fall 2024 Semester with First Flight Week
Your browser does not support the audio element. Denton, Texas – The University of North Texas (UNT) commenced the Fall 2024 semester with its annual First Flight Week, a series of events and activities designed to welcome new and returning students. The program, which marks the beginning of the academic year, brought together the UNT community to celebrate and prepare for the upcoming semester.
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