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Where is Texas’ Largest Public High School At?
I graduated high school in 2017 with about 200 other seniors from the high school in Brownsboro, Texas. Estimating, there were maybe around 800 students at the school altogether. This seemed like a normal experience for me until I went to college and realized that some of my peers graduated...
This Dallas Suburb Supposedly Offers The Best Quality Of Life In Texas
One of the most stressful parts of moving is finding where you want to call home. The quality of life in whatever city you're relocating to is important for you and your family. Thankfully, a bunch of people with spare time decided to crunch the numbers and see which cities have the best quality of life in our country. To find the city in Texas with the best quality of life, you have to head to the suburbs of Dallas.
TX Town of 16,000 Has $35 Million HS Football Stadium[PHOTOS]
With school back in session. I thought it would be a good time to take a look at Melissa High School in Melissa, Texas which is a town with a population of over 16,000 has just opened up a $35 million High School Football stadium. The school's enrollment is just over 1300 people. Pictures of the new stadium have gone on many different social platforms! Check out these photos thanks to Texas Football Life on X. Melissa is located just north of Dallas.
North Texas cities lead U.S. real estate market, with McKinney, Frisco, Denton, and Allen in the top 10
McKinney, Texas – Based on strong economic strength and housing market appeal, North Texas communities have become frontrunners in the U.S. real estate market according to a recent WalletHub report. Four of these cities, which appeal to both investors and homeowners, landed places in the top 10 countrywide. Using...
Princeton community encouraged to attend meeting over fate of dilapidated luxury apartment complex
What was once supposed to be a luxury apartment complex in Princeton is not so luxurious after all. Construction stopped last year for various reasons. What’s left has become so rundown, that the city is expected to make big moves that could decide the project's fate. “It is embarrassing...
Plano renters fight back against unexpected meal fee: "It's wrong"
PLANO – It made national news because of a serial killer. Now a Plano apartment complex is in the spotlight once more. This time tenants say the management is breaking the law in the name of a "free" meal.Preston Place is a quiet retirement community with a problematic past. In 2017 and 2018, it was the site of a serial killing spree with at least seven victims.That nightmare is over, and while several tenants moved in hoping for a fresh start, they say increasing prices make it difficult to stay."They raised my rent $250 in the last two years," said Charlie...
Work to start on multi-building distribution site in Plano next month
PLANO, Texas — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. You can read the original article here. A Florida-based commercial real estate firm appears to be starting construction on a multi-building distribution site in Plano after recently receiving approval for an economic development grant.
Community Block Party & Wellness Fair planned for September
Rowlett, TX (August 23, 2024) – A Community Block Party and Wellness Fair is scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 9AM until 1PM at Zion Baptist Church, located at 2517 Dalrock Road, Rowlett, TX 75088. This event is all about bringing neighbors together, boosting community pride, and showcasing...
Health officials warn of flea-borne typhus
McKinney has seen an increase in the number of flea-borne typhus cases reported to Collin County Health Care Services. As of Monday, Aug. 12, “We currently have had five cases reported for 2024, all in McKinney,” said Daphne Lynch, an epidemiologist with the county. “Excluding 2024, there have only been four reported cases in the past 10 years,” she said.
Mosquito Spraying Continues; Remember the “4 Ds” of Protection
With 11 cases of Human West Nile Disease reported in Dallas County since late July (as of Aug. 22) and one death, it’s no surprise that most cities within Dallas County, including Richardson, have had mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The City of Richardson conducts ground spraying in neighborhood zones with positive traps; this week City crews have been spraying in six areas, two nights in each area, from 9 p.m.-4 a.m.
Garland offers debris turned into mulch, compost for free after cleaning up recent damage
Just nine weeks after hurricane-force winds hit Garland, the crews cleared up more than 32 tons of debris, which are now wood chips, soon to be compost and mulch at the Hinton Regional Landfill.
Collin County Transit program to see flat-rate fare
McKinney Assistant City Manager Kim Flom discussed the fare changes with the McKinney Urban Transit District Board at a Feb. 27 meeting. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) A new fare structure has been proposed for Collin County Transit, an eligibility-based public transit program serving McKinney, Prosper, Celina and other Collin County cities.
Modern townhomes built for sustainability
The Apollo, a development being built by Netze Homes in Wylie, will feature 39 townhomes constructed with recycled steel. The new development is located on 6.5-acres at 300 Sanden Boulevard near Brown Street. In a groundbreaking shift in residential construction, a new housing development in Wylie is turning heads —...
Mayor Muns to kick off free Alzheimer’s, dementia caregiver event
The free event will take place on September 5 at Christ United Methodist Church, featuring local vendors and expert speakers. The Dallas & Northeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Collin County residents to attend a free conference for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia, Mapping the Journey: Navigating Alzheimer’s & Dementia, on September 5.
Real estate company helped to artificially inflate rents across America, Justice Department alleges
The Justice Department has filed a civil lawsuit against the real estate company RealPage, alleging the company’s software uses landlord data to artificially inflate the price of rent across the United States by quelling competition in the market.
State Representative Jill Dutton Helps Secure a $25MM Proposed Investment for Short Line Railroad in Texas
August 23, 2024 – Northeast Texas is one of the fastest growing regions in Texas and freight by rail will play an essential role to our economy, job growth, and transportation safety. The NETEX Rural Rail Transportation District is a multi-county District, enabled by the Texas Legislature, which includes Titus, Franklin, Hopkins, Delta, Hunt, and Collin counties. The NETEX rail currently carries 1,800 – 2,000 cars per year with immediate demand for 5,000 cars per year via a new trans-loading facility constructed by the Hopkins County EDC, just east of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Covering 65.7 miles, the short-line rail carries raw materials such as lumber, steel, grain, and hazardous materials needed for industrial use. For every rail car of materials, this is eliminating 4 truckloads from our state highways and county roads. Based on our conversations with the region’s EDC’s, we currently have interest, letters of intent, and letters of authorization for industrial development at the former Thermo (Luminant) coal mine area that would include five thousand+ acres, millions of square feet, and billions of economic dollars. These estimates in turn are expected to demand approximately 35,000 cars per year from the NETEX Rural Rail transportation District by years 2027 and 2028!
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