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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.
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.
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...
More cities set to decide on cutting DART funding, but votes are symbolic for now
IRVING, Texas — Two more cities could officially express their desire to cut the amount of sales tax revenue they send to Dallas Area Rapid Transit, a move a DART spokesperson warned could be "catastrophic" for the agency. On Tuesday night, Carrollton and Farmers Branch are expected to vote...
Public Notice of Mosquito Spraying
The City of Sachse, in coordination with Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), has confirmed that a mosquito trap in Zone 1 in the area of Ingram Rd has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). To combat the spread, DCHHS protocol requires that sprayings be conducted in the...
Storm Debris Cleanup Update - July 15
Due to ongoing storm debris cleanup, bulk pickup is running on a condensed schedule this month. Bulk items were picked up from all Yellow Zone routes on Saturday, July 13 and Monday, July 15. Please note, this collection was for bulk-items only. No brush was collected. Any bulk items that are not separated from brush could not be collected during this pickup; however, they will be collected along with storm debris. Please email Logan Thatcher at lthatcher@cityofsachse.com if your bulk items were not collected.
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.
Plano launches online short-term rental registration
Plano residents who wish to or currently operate short-term rentals in the city must complete the required registration by Aug. 1. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Eligible short-term rental operators in Plano must complete their registration using the online application by the start of August. The registration is required as part of...
Plano city council approves $13.5 million contract for renovations at Tom Muehlenbeck center
At a June 24 meeting, the Plano city council approved a $13.5 million contract for renovations at the Tom Muehlenbeck center. The guaranteed maximum price contract with Lee Lewis Construction ensures that any surpluses are under Lee Lewis Construction’s liability. The Tom Muehlenbeck center is one of the city’s...
McKinney, Plano Make Top 20 Best Cities For Renters In 2024
RentCafe’s annual ranking unveiled the best cities for renters in 2024, and several North Texas cities came out on top. To aid renters in finding their perfect city, they analyzed 20 metrics across 150 U.S. cities. These metrics, encompassing apartment quality, economic strength, traffic, air quality and natural amenities, were grouped into three categories: cost of living and housing; local economy; and quality of life. McKinney, secured the fourth spot on the list, excelling in cost of living and housing (#2) and quality of life (#9). This achievement is due to a combination of a lower-than-average cost of living, high-end apartments in...
Plano nearing end of first citywide sweep to collect storm debris
Plano City Council is more than 85% done with its first citywide sweep to collect storm debris. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) The city of Plano is more than 85% done with its first sweep of debris collection following a storm on May 28. What you need to know. As the city...
Foundry Receives Grant to Redevelop Vacant Plano Office Building
The city of Plano is taking a proactive position regarding a vacant, obsolete office building. The town is providing Foundry Commercial Holdings with an economic development grant to develop a vacant office building in south Plano. The $750,000 grant will be used to redevelop the vacant 275,000-square-foot building at 2700...
Irving Joins Cadre of Burbs That Wants to Defund DART
On Thursday, the Irving City Council joined the growing suburban chorus to symbolically support cutting its funding to Dallas Area Rapid Transit. Same song, new city: supporting a 25 percent reduction from its sales tax contribution, should it ever become legally allowed, was unanimously approved following brief public comments in opposition.
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