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Plano-Based Legacy Capital Welcomes CEO And President
The board of directors of Legacy Capital announced the appointment of Jerry Abrahams as chief executive officer and president. Plano-based Legacy Capital, a fully approved FHA/MAP lender and Ginnie Mae issuer, provides nationwide services to multifamily clients. Abrahams, who joined Legacy Bank and Trust in 2023 as head of corporate strategy, has now transitioned into his new role at Legacy Capital. “The addition of Jerry to our Legacy Capital team reflects the company’s continued commitment to the growth and success of this business,” Chair of the Board of Directors John Everett said in an official statement. “Legacy Capital is an important part...
Women of Influence – Trish Brooks
Trish Brooks – Development Director, Our Daily Bread. Trish Brooks, the Development Director at Our Daily Bread in Denton, has a career deeply rooted in the values of community service and helping others. Growing up as the eighth of nine children, Trish was taught the importance of sharing and...
Emily Fowler Central Library will temporarily close for renovations next week
Denton’s Emily Fowler Central Library will be closed for a week starting Monday for facility improvements. The library, at 502 Oakland St., is expected to reopen Tuesday, Aug. 27, for its regular operating hours.
Allen parks unveil renovation plans
From a towering dog collar-shaped pavilion to revitalized playgrounds, Allen's Parks and Recreation Department is embarking on an ambitious journey to transform the city's green spaces over the next few years. At an Aug. 6 planning and zoning meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Kate Meacham presented a series of projects...
HTeaO To Open Its First Location In Allen, Texas
HTeaO, the nation's leading iced tea brand, announced the grand opening of its new location in Allen on Aug. 17, 2024. Situated at 103 N Greenville Ave, HTeaO offers a diverse selection of ultra-premium tea, water and coffee products, available both in-store and through a convenient drive-thru. Each location features over 20 expertly crafted flavors of sweetened and unsweetened tea, made with a proprietary water filtration system and 100% natural ingredients. “Allen’s strong community spirit and deep school pride made it the ideal location for our newest HTeaO store,” HTeaO CEO Justin Howe said in an official statement. “With its anchored shopping...
$107M TWU Health Sciences Building Eyeing Q3 ’25 Opening
Texas Woman’s University topped off its future health sciences facility, placing the highest beam in place signifying its peak height. In September 2023, Texas Woman’s broke ground on a $107 million, 136,000 square-foot health sciences center in Denton to serve as an inter-professional education facility linking students in the allied health fields with an emphasis on preparing them to serve in rural settings. The building will expand health-related programming, community outreach, research and other activities at Texas Woman’s.
Denton's Alamo Drafthouse opens on Tuesday: Get ready for discounts, deals and some familiar faces
Alamo Drafthouse Denton is set to reopen Tuesday after the sudden closure earlier this summer. Jerrik Dominguez, manager of the movie theater, said that, based on online ticket sales, they anticipate seating more than 400 people during Tuesday’s reopening.
Denton charter committee undecided on changes to City Council districts and at-large representation
Last week, the Denton Charter Review Committee discussed two important issues that could impact voters and their future representation on the City Council: possible expansion of the council seats and elimination of at-large place seats. Both issues relate to the explosive growth Denton has been experiencing for several years. Looking...
Denton animal control finds deceased dog allegedly left outside in heat
Denton police are investigating an animal cruelty report after an animal control officer found a deceased dog that was left on a balcony Thursday afternoon, according to a police report. At about 5:14 p.m., an animal control officer was dispatched to an apartment complex in the 1600 block of East...
Take A Picture Of Your Food And Provide A North Texas Family With A Meal
GiftAMeal is working with the North Texas Food Bank to transform photos into meals for families in need. Founded by Andrew Glantz, the nonprofit is partnering with over 900 restaurants in 38 states, including North Texas. Every time a guest snaps a photo of their order at a partner restaurant using the GiftAMeal app, a meal is donated to a Plano family. During September, GiftAMeal users can join a photo-sharing challenge by snapping pictures of their food or drinks at participating restaurants. Each photo will trigger a meal donation to a local food bank. At the end of the month, the best...
Furst Ranch kicks off development with 1,100-home subdivision
Hines, a Houston-based real estate investment manager, along with partners Trez Capital and the Furst family of Flower Mound, have started development on the initial 90 acres of Furst Ranch, an expansive master-planned community in southern Denton County. The project, located between Flower Mound, Bartonville, and Argyle, will ultimately span over 1,000 acres.
Dallas businesswoman reminds women "it's never too late to be great!"
DALLAS – The answer to "What's next?" can be more complicated than the deceptively simple question. Just ask Cheryl Polote Williamson of Dallas. The mother of three and grandmother calls herself a "global media executive" and "mindset coach." But she is so much more, as she inspires, motivates, and empowers women to fully embrace what she calls the "second act.""It's never too late to be great," said Williamson, with passion and conviction. "So, let's stop looking at, 'I'm 45, I'm 55, I'm 76.' If you're breathing, there is time for it!"At first glance, Williamson is both approachable and elegant — salt-and-pepper...
Dallas Cowboys Bolster Their Offense By Landing 2-Time Super Bowl Champion WR In Blockbuster Trade Proposal
The Dallas Cowboys will kick off their 2024 regular season in just 23 days, when they travel to Forest City to take on the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. In January, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stated that his team would have an “all-in” approach to the offseason. Fast-forward eight months, however, and the Cowboys have yet to make a single blockbuster trade or free agent signing.
Fit Factory closes Colleyville location, Crunch Fitness to take over
Nazli Bennar and Becca McEwan of Crunch Fitness greeted Fit Factory members and others in front of the Fit Factory Colleyville location after it unexpectedly closed Aug. 13. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Fit Factory unexpectedly closed its Colleyville location Aug. 13, much to the surprise of members and staff. The details.
It's officially time to exhale over Cowboys' No. 1 draft pick
When the Cowboys were once again slotted in the bottom 10 picks of the first round, there was serious concern over the talent they’d be able to acquire. Dallas has had the luxury of not needing to select any particular position the prior two drafts because their star players were all locked into contracts for a few years and the team was doing well.
Black cowboy culture celebrated during 35th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo
(The Dallas Examiner) – Black cowboys can be traced back to the early 19th century in Texas, after “The Great Exodus” when African Americans moved from the South to the western parts of the United States, following the Civil War. In search of land and opportunity, former slaves found use of their previous skills from taking care of cattle during enslavement and transformed it to their own lifestyles.
$15,000 Offered For Info Regarding Destroyed Bald Eagle Nest Near Dallas
Texas state and federal authorities are looking for information regarding the destruction of an active bald eagle nest last year near Dallas, and they are mean business. The Center for Biological Diversity has offered a $15,000 reward to whoever can lead them to the person responsible. Ring any bells?. A...
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