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Daily showers, thunderstorms expected over next week
An upper-level trough will remain in place over Southwest Louisiana for the next several days, helping to aid in daily showers and thunderstorms. But the good news is temperatures are trending cooler — especially for the last week of July. National Weather Service Lake Charles Storm Warning Coordinator Doug Cramer said pockets of excessive rainfall […]
Lewisville Council taps $43M in bonds for city upgrades
The Lewisville City Council unanimously approved the issuance of general obligation improvement bonds not exceeding $27 million and waterworks and sewer system improvement bonds not exceeding $16.3 million during its July 15 meeting. Both bond packages will be sold through a competitive bid process as advised by the city’s financial...
Denton blotter: Caller reports two men stole his gun, threatened to shoot him
A man told Denton police that two men stole his gun and threatened to shoot him on Dallas Drive early Wednesday, according to a police report. At about 4:37 a.m., officers responded to a report of an aggravated robbery in the 1300 block of Dallas Drive.
Denton’s almost ready to consider charter updates, like expanding City Council and lengthening terms, with new committee
The Denton City Council voted this week to approve nearly all of the nominees to a committee that will begin meeting this month to discuss possible updates to the city charter, such as adding council seats and lengthening officeholders’ terms. Recommendations by the Charter Review Committee will appear on...
11-year-old girl reported missing in Denton
DENTON, Texas — An 11-year-old girl named Risa was last seen in the 900 block of Greenlee Street near Bernard Street around 11:40 a.m. today, according to the City of Denton Police Department. Risa was wearing a light-green hoodie, black shorts, a black purse, and tennis shoes at the...
North Texas' work week ends with cooler weather, rain chances coming
NORTH TEXAS – Friday's weather wraps the work week with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 90s. Saturday will be hotter and humid, so plan to hit an area pool or a movie to cool down. Sunday, there is a chance of showers and storms as an area of low pressure and front move into North Texas. This continues into Monday, which could be the wettest day ahead, with about 70% coverage. With the cloud cover and rain on Monday, temperatures might not reach the upper 80s. The trough that brings cooler temperatures and rain to North Texas will lift northeast toward the end of next week, and as a result, temperatures in Dallas-Fort Worth will warm back to the 90s with lower rain chances.
Formerly segregated school for Mexican-American children in Texas becomes national park
The Biden administration on Wednesday formally established a formerly segregated school for Mexican-American students in Marfa as the country's newest national park, making it the third National Historic Site to document the experiences of Latino Americans during the pre-civil rights era. Open from 1909 to 1965, the Blackwell School is...
Texas ERS adds to PE, RE and credit
The Employees Retirement System of Texas in Austin announced $335 million in investment activity, including co-investments completed during May and June. Through the first quarter, the $39 billion pension fund returned 11.8% annualized with private credit and private real estate gains leading the way. The majority of activity recently was in the $6.6 billion private […]
WV paid more than $900,000 sending National Guard members to Texas border in 2023
The state of West Virginia spent more than $900,000 in 2023 sending a group of volunteers from the West Virginia National Guard to the southern border as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s controversial Operation Lone Star initiative, according to documents obtained via the Freedom of Information Act and shared by nonprofit watchdog group American […] The post WV paid more than $900,000 sending National Guard members to Texas border in 2023 appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
The Star District Offers New Lunchtime Options With Restaurant Openings
The Star District, located at the heart of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters in Frisco, recently expanded its dining, shopping and entertainment offerings with the addition of three new restaurants. Each restaurant features a delicious new menu with fantastic lunch options. As more businesses, including Comerica and TIAA, relocate their offices to The Star and Frisco, this investment in lunchtime dining further establishes The Star as a premier destination for business and leisure dining. Dee’s Table Burgers & More 3685 The Star Blvd, Frisco Dee Lincoln just launched Dee’s Table Burgers & More, a highly anticipated addition to The Star District. Inspired by her...
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