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Big price cut ordered for phone and video calls for Texas jail inmates in 2024
Fees Texas inmates pay to make calls will be slashed under new federal regulations approved this month. High rates that had averaged 23 cents a minute for Texas jail inmates have long been a target of prisoners, their families, and advocates.The Federal Communications Commission voted last Thursday to approve regulations, to take effect next year, that cap the price of inmate phone and video calls at prices as low as 5 cents per minute.The prices and caps differ throughout the state, and depend on prison size as well as differences between state and local rules. While Texas had lowered the...
North Texas hospitals create food sculptures for a cause, here's who won.
MCKINNEY, Texas — One out of every seven people in North Texas faces food insecurity and doesn't know where their next meal is coming from, but Medical City Healthcare is trying to fix that one food sculpture at a time. Medical City Healthcare held its fifth annual "Healthy Food...
Greg Abbott Compares Hamas Attacks to Texas Border Crossings at Sheriffs’ Conference
The governor’s comments followed a screening of raw October 7 footage for Texas lawmen. In a speech Tuesday to attendees at the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas’ 146th annual training conference and expo in Fort Worth, Governor Greg Abbott compared attacks on Israel by Hamas—the militant group that killed around 1,200 Israelis on October 7—to crime and immigration in Texas.
Ashmore & Ashmore Law Firm Celebrates 10 Years of Service to the Rockwall Community
Rockwall & Terrell, TX – Ashmore & Ashmore Law Firm proudly marks its tenth anniversary this year, celebrating a decade of dedicated service to the Rockwall and Terrell communities. Founded in 2014, the firm has built a reputation for excellence in family law, personal injury, criminal defense, and business litigation.
2nd Annual Symphony of Color Fashion Show Luncheon
Rockwall, TX – We are thrilled to announce the 2nd annual Symphony of Color Fashion Show Luncheon, an afternoon filled with fashion, fun, and philanthropy. This highly anticipated event is set to take place on August 17th at The Center located at 108 E Washington St, Rockwall, TX 75087. The festivities will begin at 10:30 AM.
Computer malfunction prompts boil water notice in Heath
HEATH, Texas — The city of Heath in Rockwall County announced a boil water notice, effective immediately, for its water customers Thursday morning. "For your health and safety please do not consume tap water," the city wrote on Facebook. City manager Kevin Lasher said the problem happened overnight. Lasher...
Water, sewer rates to increase
The Murphy City Council will meet later this month for a budget work session that will consider – among other things – how much to raise water and sewer rates. Speaking at the Tuesday, July 16, council meeting, Chris Ekrut, chief financial officer at NewGen Strategies & Solutions, detailed anticipated cost increases and potential rate adjustments for the coming fiscal year.
Texas Veterans Land Board wants public to attend burial of USMC veteran with no next-of-kin
ABILENE, Texas — A Marine Corps veteran with no known next-of-kin has died and the Texas Veterans Land Board wants to make sure he is not laid to rest alone in the Big Country. Bob Gilbert Wood was born Oct. 2, 1941. He served as a USMC Private First...
Two Allen neighborhoods to undergo water main replacement starting September
Two Allen neighborhoods are set to undergo water main replacement from September 2024 through November 2025. At a July 23 Allen City Council meeting, Engineering Director Chris Flanigan presented a proposed contract with Flow Line to complete this construction project.
Allen EDC focuses on lowering resident tax burden by growing economic landscape
For the last 30 years, the Allen Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has helped develop the city’s business landscape through recruiting companies and development projects that increase the commercial property tax base and sales tax base to allow the Allen City Council to decrease the tax burden on residents. Dan...
McKinney touts high rankings in education, safety
McKinney has been named one of the top school districts in North Texas and the second-safest city in America, according to a Facebook post by the McKinney Economic Development Corporation. “Our community is dedicated to excellence in education and safety, making McKinney the perfect place for your family to live,...
Garland ISD continues Bond 2023 updates
Architectural rendering of the proposed Sachse High School MPAC building. Courtesy Garland ISD/PBK. As part of its ongoing updates for a $1.279 billion bond package passed in May 2023, Garland ISD has been holding special bond committee meetings almost every month. Beginning in June 2023, the district has scheduled a...
Concert series ends with one for the ‘Swifties’
Lead singer Julia Hill will be in Sachse Aug. 2, along with “Tribute: The Eras of Taylor Swift.” Courtesy TributeToTaylor.com. Swifties, rejoice! The city of Sachse will cap off its summer concert series with a spectacular tribute to Taylor Swift at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at J.K. Sachse Park, 4310 Ranch Rd.
Patrick: Obama is seeking his fourth term in office
(The Center Square) – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says former President Barack Obama is running for a fourth term in response to President Joe Biden announcing he isn’t running for reelection and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. “Obama is seeking his 4th term as president,” Patrick said in a social media post. “The June debate was a hit job on Biden by his own party; humiliating him was step one to run him out. There was no need for Biden...
Next phase of bond projects: Wylie High School tennis courts approved for demolition
Steady progress has been made on Wylie ISD bond improvement projects, and the next phase of construction will start with demolition of the high school tennis courts. The Wylie ISD School Board recently approved a demolition bid from MPG Construction. The cost of demolition will total $50,000. "Just as a reminder, before we can...
Committee recommends retaining term lengths, increasing compensation for McKinney City Council
Committee Chair Bill Cox presented recommendations for potential changes to the city charter at a July 23 city council meeting. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) A committee of community members that reviewed the McKinney city charter recommended that the current term lengths should remain for council members, according to a July 23 City Council meeting presentation.
McKinney vs. Neville: Prairie Dirt Classic Decides Summit Modified Nationals Championship
Mike McKinney and Trevor Neville are in a tight battle for the Summit Modified Nationals championship at the Prairie Dirt Classic, with only six points separating them going into the final lap at Fairbury Speedway. McKinney leads with 7 feature wins this summer, while Neville has 4 wins. Yes, But.
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