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Forney Council Approves 380 Agreement With Costco
FORNEY - The Forney City Council approved a Chapter 380 Economic Development agreement with Costco Wholesale Corp. Forney Mayor Jason Roberson told inForney.com that this development, along with others, is strategically placed and keeps sales tax revenue local. "I'm grateful for current and past members of the City Council, Economic...
Forney Approves Incentives for the Villages at Gateway
FORNEY, TX – The City of Forney has recently approved economic incentive agreements with 3MEBS/StreetLevel Investments for the Villages at Gateway project. The Villages at Gateway, which will be located near North Gateway Boulevard and U.S. Highway 80, will be a regional hub for retail, services, and dining, catering to both Forney residents and beyond. This development will feature major retailers, including Target, HEB, and Home Depot. In addition to these major brands, the Villages at Gateway will include convenience retail, fast casual, sit-down restaurants, and more.
Memorial monument in Texas honors first responders who have died by suicide
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Big In Texas: The Largest Mall In The Lone Star State Is Enormous
Have you been to the mall so big you could absolutely get lost in it?. Texas does everything bigger and better and that's why we've been featuring things that are "Big In Texas". Now when it comes to shopping, Texas went beyond big and ventured into enormous territory. Our winner is more than a mall, it's practically a city all by itself.
Gov. Abbott Announces 7 New State Hospital Projects, Including $1B+ for Two in North Texas
Seven new state hospital projects—including new ones in Wichita Falls and Terrell—have been announced to better serve people in need of inpatient psychiatric services. Gov. Greg Abbott said the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) projects are funded by $1.5 billion approved by the Texas Legislature in 2023 to expand, renovate, and build new facilities across the state.
At Republican National Convention, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson criticizes Democrats as weak on crime
MILWAUKEE – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, who made national headlines last year when he announced he was leaving the Democratic Party and becoming a Republican, tore into his former party while addressing the Republican National Convention. He said Democrats wanted to defund police and criticized him for being weak on crime. "On matters of public safety, the Democrats were never there for me, Dallas families, or the American people," Johnson said. "The heart of today's woke Democratic Party is with the criminals, not with their victims."While the city of Dallas is non-partisan and run by a city manager, it is the largest...
Texas-based ammo vending machines criticized by gun control advocates
TEXAS - Gun control advocates are concerned about bullets being sold out of vending machines after a Texas-based company placed its ammunition retail machine in several stores across the country. "What is happening is everybody is hearing the words: ammunition, vending machine and grocery stores, and they are throwing this...
Here’s Why You See Green And Blue Porch Lights In Texas So Often
Colored porch lights aren't just for Christmas any longer. Thanks to Bluetooth technology Texas homeowners can change the color of their front porch light to just about any color they want at any time with just the touch of a screen depending upon their mood and the time of the year.
Dallas-based AT&T faces class action suit over 2022 data breaches that compromised data for millions
Dallas-based telecommunications company AT&T is facing a class-action lawsuit over a security breach that compromised months worth of data from nearly all its customers in 2022. Dina Winger, who’s been an AT&T customer for more than 15 years, filed the suit in North Texas federal court Friday. It was the...
Mesquite's grants compliance officer shapes community's future through oversight, coordination
Santosha Pratt, a seasoned community development professional, is driven by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life in communities. With a background in housing development and community services, Pratt has a passion for writing, fundraising, and fostering community growth. In her role as grants compliance officer with the city of Mesquite, Pratt ensures adherence to grant requirements while overseeing citywide grant programs and supporting interdepartmental coordination.
Many of the fastest-growing suburbs are in Texas
Suburban and exurban growth is outpacing that of major cities across the United States, and Texas is no exception. In fact, according to a report from StorageCafe, seven of the top 20 fastest-growing housing markets are located in the Lone Star State. The Houston suburb of Fulshear ranked as the...
PETA Proposes a Change to Dallas’ Cattle Drive Sculpture
DALLAS (KDAF) — PETA sent a letter today to Director of the Office of Arts & Culture Martine Elyse Philippe, asking her to give Pioneer Plaza’s Dallas “Cattle Drive” sculpture an update that acknowledges the harm caused by animal agriculture. The proposed art installation would feature...
Cities and Suburbs in Red States Becoming More Diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white...
Plano, Roweltt Cut Dallas Area Rapid Transport Funding in Symbolic Protest of Management
Two Dallas-area cities have expressed interest in cutting their funding from Dallas Area Rapid Transport (DART), a transit agency that serves parts of Dallas-Fort Worth and operates buses, light rail, and commuter rail services. Over the past three weeks, the city councils of Plano and Rowlett have voted for resolutions...
Dallas Public Library makes improvements in helping the unhoused population at their doorstep, but some are still concerned for safety
DALLAS — Although the Dallas Public Library downtown is a resource hub, many of those at its steps have a lack thereof. “I just know there’s some people who don’t want to be out on the street but have no choice,” said Darlene Fenceroy, a Dallas resident.
Spine surgeon's $11M verdict reversed
An $11 million jury award in favor of Stephen Courtney, MD, was reversed, opening up the possibility of a new trial, The Dallas Morning News reported July 15. In 2021, Jonathan Rute was ordered to help pay nearly $11 million to Dr. Courtney after a jury found Mr. Rute gave information to help a local TV station air stories in 2017 comparing the surgeon to Christopher Duntsch, MD, also known as "Dr. Death."
Dallas Love Field Invites Residents to Good Neighbor Program Meeting on July 30
Dallas Love Field has announced its next Good Neighbor Program meeting, set for Tuesday, July 30 at 6 p.m. If you're feeling civic-minded, or if you've got something to say about the airport's latest doings, this is your chance to be heard. This quarterly community gathering is slated to go down in person at the Department of Aviation's Foxtronics Building, according to the City of Dallas.
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