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'Baby, you're a firework!' North Texas NICU babies dress patriotic for July 4
DALLAS — For many parents, celebrating their baby’s first Fourth of July means watching fireworks or going to a barbecue. But that’s not possible for families with an infant in the NICU, or neonatal intensive care unit. These patriotic preemies are shining like a bright light in...
Community activists sound the alarm on Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center: "House of horrors"
DALLAS — Members of the Dallas Black Clergy and other supporters called for change Sunday afternoon after allegations of unsanitary and inhumane conditions inside the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center."It's time to change the system," said community activist Rev. Dr. George Mason. "It's time to protect our kids. We aren't asking for the Henry Wade to be turned over to the Ritz Carlton hotels. We are simply asking for an end to the neglect, squalor and callousness that the current conditions reflect."Dallas clergy members are demanding change after repeated claims of mistreatment inside the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center.Allegations...
Woman files civil suit against Denton County, accuses sheriff's office of forcing her to remove her hijab
DENTON COUNTY, Texas — A woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Denton County and three Denton County correctional officers after she was reportedly forced to remove her hijab after while booked into the county's jail. The suit, filed by Tanya Victoria, argues that Denton County, through Denton County...
City of Grapevine urging people to avoid the lake on the 4th, Fireworks Extravaganza relocated
GRAPEVINE — North Texans still looking to make plans for the Fourth of July should avoid Grapevine Lake. That's the message city officials are spreading ahead of the holiday."This is just a dangerous place," said Mona Quintanilla with the City of Grapevine. "We don't advise people to come out and swim or do anything as such."The water is more than 15 feet above normal right now, after heavy rains in May and early June. Multiple lakefront parks and boat ramps remain closed."We passed by some light posts and some gazebos, you could just see the roofs of them," said Dan...
North Texan becomes first immigrant-born Miss Texas
Miss Southlake Annette Addo-Yobo was crowned Miss Texas in Richardson on Saturday. Born in Ghana and growing up in the U.S. and Canada, Addo-Yobo is the first immigrant-born and Ghanian Miss Texas. Addo-Yobo’s mission as Miss Texas focuses on autism safety, awareness and education around her platform, The SPARK Project....
Town making safety upgrades in Canyon Falls
There are some safety upgrades happening in Canyon Falls, the town of Flower Mound announced Sunday. Last week, crews completed installation of signage for an all-way stop at Denton Creek Boulevard and Canyon Falls Drive, the town said in a news release. Along with the new signage, you’ll also see flags in the area to help bring awareness of the changes to motorists.
Motorists, pedestrians to see signage changes in west Flower Mound area
A rectangular rapid flashing beacon will be installed just before this intersection on Denton Creek Boulevard at Dolan Falls Drive to give drivers notice that a pedestrian crossing lies straight ahead. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) Flower Mound motorists and pedestrians will notice some changes in signage on the west side of...
Dallas County Health Officials Announce West Nile Virus in Carrollton Mosquito Samples, Ground Spraying Planned
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in two mosquito samples from Carrollton. The positive samples were found in mosquito management areas 3A and 5A, with area 3A bounded by West Hebron Parkway and several major roads including the Sam Rayburn Tollway, and area 5A lying between Trinity Mills Road and North Josey Lane. In response, Carrollton Animal Services is set to conduct ground-based insecticide spraying on July 2 and 3, starting around 9 p.m., weather conditions permitting, as reported by the City of Carrollton, Texas.
40,000 American flags to line the streets of Dallas suburb in celebration of the Fourth of July
IRVING, Texas (Video: KTVT via CNN Newsource) — A suburb of Dallas, Texas, is celebrating Old Glory in a big way this Fourth of July. Ahead of Independence Day, folks in Irving, Texas, are lining the streets with a massive amount of American flags as part of the town's flag caper event.
Celebrate the 4th of July Safely and Responsibly
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, the City of Colleyville reminds all residents and visitors to celebrate safely and responsibly. The vibrant festivities of Independence Day, with its patriotic parades, family gatherings, and spectacular displays, are a cherished tradition. However, it’s crucial to adhere to local regulations to ensure everyone’s safety and well-being.
Work starts on Frisco golf resort with over-the-top amenities
FRISCO, Texas — this story and more North Texas business news from our partners at the Dallas Business Journal. A new kind of golf destination is under construction near the PGA of America headquarters in Frisco. Developers broke ground this week on The Bays, a 100,000-square resort on 18...
Pastors demand answers from Juvenile Detention Board after WFAA report reveals conditions inside the facility
DALLAS — Pastors and Community leaders are demanding answers from the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Facility. ”The building behind us is supposed to be a place of rehabilitation instead it’s a place of trauma,” Dr. Michael W. Waters, Dallas Black Clergy founder. They stood out in the...
Dallas County and developers cut ribbon on mixed-income apartments
Dallas County, developers, and the non-profit, Catholic Housing Initiative, cut the ribbon on an apartment complex Monday that occupies the space of a former subcourthouse. “Gateway Oak Cliff” has opened near Beckley and 35E.
Secret fireworks watching spots and other offbeat ways to spend 4th of July in North Texas
COST: $15-$20 Shhhhh … Don’t tell anyone, but one of the best places in Dallas to view the Fair Park Fourth fireworks is at the Samuell-Grand Park Amphitheatre during the intermission of Shakespeare in the Park. You read that right. The show’s intermission is timed to the Fair Park Fourth show, which is just across the highway and starts around 9-ish. Get up and stretch your legs and you’ve got a front-row view of a super fireworks show without all the traffic. The production currently playing is a modern retelling of “The Odyssey.”
Frisco’s Kaleidoscope Park hits construction milestone with new butterfly-inspired sculpture
Work to bring a new Frisco community park is in its last four months of construction as the sculpture "Butterfly Rest Stop" is installed—a major milestone for the parks project. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) North Texas’ biggest public art piece now has a home in a soon-to-be-open Frisco park.
What you need to know about Richardson fireworks, holiday hours
Several Richardson facilities will be closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, Richardson facilities have announced special hours, according to a news release. Because of the holiday, regular trash and recycling services, along with storm debris collections, will not take...
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