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Plano athletes to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
Two Plano residents are set to compete in gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics, scheduled for July 27-Aug. 5. Hezly Rivera, the youngest member of Team USA's 2024 Olympic squad, turned 16 shortly after the U.S. Xfinity Championships in Fort Worth.
Plano ISD passes deficit budget, faces future financial challenges
Plano ISD passed a deficit budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, citing lower student enrollment, underfunded state mandates, a lower basic allotment from the state and increased inflation. Johnny Hill, Plano ISD’s deputy superintendent for business and employee services, said the district will need to find ways to increase its...
Fireworks are mostly illegal in North Texas, but here's where you can still shoot them
DALLAS — Odds are, it is illegal to possess or shoot off fireworks near your North Texas home and if you're caught lighting up a sparkler or firecracker, it could cost you. If you're looking for a sure way to avoid tickets and fines, you can always just attend one of the many events being held throughout North Texas.
Man found guilty of murder of Sachse resident
A Dallas man has been sentenced to life without parole for his capital murder conviction in the 2021 robbery and beating death of a Sachse resident. On Tuesday, June 25, the Collin County District Attorney’s Office announced that Brandon Dale, 43, was found guilty in the death of Salah Rashad Eid of Sachse.
The Dish: DFW Restaurant Week returns to raise money for local charities
DFW Restaurant Week is back! The 28th annual charity event will bring together more than 100 fine-dining restaurants in Tarrant, Dallas, Collin and Denton counties to raise money for the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope, starting with a preview weekend Aug. 1-4. DFW Restaurant Week started 27 years...
Addison's Kaboom Town celebrates 40 years with another patriotic display
ADDISON, Texas - For the tens of thousands in Addison Wednesday to celebrate Kaboom Town, the priority may have been finding ways to beat the intense heat. The event added a new hydration station this year to help folks out and, of course, plenty of music, food and fireworks. About...
Rockwall Community Playhouse STAR Players to present Pure Imagination
ROCKWALL, TX (July 3, 2024) Rockwall Community Playhouse, your hometown theater (and a qualified 501C3), located at 609 E. Rusk St. in Rockwall has amazing shows for the community. Not only can one attend the fabulous shows presented, but can audition to be in a show! All is revealed on the theater’s website, Rockwallcommunityplayhouse.com.
Part 2 with Miss Texas: Autism Advocate and Former Caregiver
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)-The 87th Miss Texas was selected in Richardson, Texas on Saturday, June 29h. Annette Addo-Yobo was crowned the new Miss Texas and will spend her year serving and traveling as an ambassador of the Lonestar state and Miss America program. “I have always been an advocate, since I...
This Texas City Has The Longest Running Fourth of July Celebration in Texas
One of the longest running Independence Day celebrations in America can be found right here in Texas. In fact, the celebration has been going on for so many years that it's known as the longest running Fourth of July celebration west of the Mississippi. It's also led to Round Top, Texas being known as the Fourth of July Capitol of Texas.
116 Texas Stores Now At Risk For Massive Closure
Another massive nationwide retailer that has a huge footprint in Texas could be the next to start shuttering stores as they have already declared that a Chapter 11 bankruptcy could be announced very soon. Many of the stores that have been recently closing and going belly up across the Lone...
Did Texas ban cities from mandating that businesses provide heat and water breaks for workers?
Editor’s Note: El Paso Matters is partnering with Gigafact to produce “fact briefs” that examine claims about issues shaping our community. A state law passed in June 2023 prevents local governments in Texas from mandating businesses implement practices, such as employment leave and breaks, that exceed or conflict with federal or state law for employers. The bill went into effect on Sept. 1, 2023, even after a state district judge called it unconstitutional.
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Texas County Named Number One In Nation For Flooding Threat
Hurricane season is major worry for some in Texas. We've seen how major storms affect the state, and when a major hurricane is forecasted to hit our area, preparations begin. Attempts to limit the damage are made, and warnings are sent out to alert Texans when the storm will arrive. One of the biggest scares during the storms is none other than flooding.
An Apparent Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Texas Stores
There is a massive change underway in the U.S., and it has to do with brick-and-mortar stores being unable to compete with their online counterparts. As more and more people take to shopping online, something that got a massive boost in '20 thanks to a worldwide pandemic, physical stores continue taking big hits.
New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?
There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?. Here's what...
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