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Several hurt in East Oak Cliff trail ride shooting
DALLAS - A shooting at a gathering in East Oak Cliff injured a handful of people overnight. Police responded to a call near East Ledbetter Drive and Lancaster Road just around midnight. They said there was a large gathering with a trail ride, and a disturbance broke out between two...
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in Sherman Friday morning
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Sherman Friday morning. The incident happened on S. Montgomery St. near E. King St. around 7:40 a.m. Sherman Police said the person who was hit was an adult who suffered serious injuries. The person was taken to Texoma...
Take A Picture Of Your Food And Provide A North Texas Family With A Meal
GiftAMeal is working with the North Texas Food Bank to transform photos into meals for families in need. Founded by Andrew Glantz, the nonprofit is partnering with over 900 restaurants in 38 states, including North Texas. Every time a guest snaps a photo of their order at a partner restaurant using the GiftAMeal app, a meal is donated to a Plano family. During September, GiftAMeal users can join a photo-sharing challenge by snapping pictures of their food or drinks at participating restaurants. Each photo will trigger a meal donation to a local food bank. At the end of the month, the best...
This Is Why Austin Is Now Shrinking Among Texas Boom
Austin, Texas had an incredible run of growing annually for 20 years, but as of the most recent data, the capitol of the Lone Star State has experienced its first year of outgoing population since the year that immediately following the attacks on 9/11. What is possibly the most surprising about Austin and Travis County going down in net migration is it happened during the biggest population boom in history as Texas gained about 9 million new residents between 2020 and 2022 according to this Forbes article.
Missouri & Texas in Hilarious Argument About Who Has Best BBQ
This is a disagreement that I predict will not end soon if ever. Who has the best BBQ? Both Missouri and Texas believe they are superior and they are in a heated yet hilarious online argument. I was alerted to this BBQ "discussion" by the Missouri sub-Reddit. I'm not sure...
Texas Lottery Prize Winner Now Claims Massive Jackpot Anonymously
Austin, Texas has a new millionaire amongst its ranks of nameless faces after they won a massive jackpot in the Texas Lottery, and now we know what they plan on doing with their winnings. People often get super excited once the jackpots on games like Mega Millions and Powerball begin to reach the 9 figures, and some people nearly lose their heads once those jackpots eclipse the 10 ($1 billion) digit threshold.
Ken Paxton sues Biden administration for including misgendering someone as workplace harassment
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed his second lawsuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Justice Department over the EEOC granting protections to transgender people in the workplace. Paxton, a Republican, filed his lawsuit on Thursday, arguing the agency’s guidelines clarifying what constitutes harassment include not allowing an employee to use the bathroom […]
BEWARE: Parvovirus B19 Spreading In Texas Here Are The Symptoms
According to News Week, residents of Texas need to be very mindful of Parvovirus B19 increasing and spreading not only through the great state but all through the US. This virus is a common child illness that can cause a rashing face, also known as "slap cheeks disease." WHAT THE...
Drone-Powered Food Delivery Soars in North Texas, Looks To Expand
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Pottery studio shells out creativity in Prosper
A new paint-your-own pottery studio is making waves in Prosper, offering residents a creative oasis where they can unleash their inner artists. Speckled Turtle, which opened its doors May 28, has quickly become a popular destination for locals and surrounding businesses alike. The studio, formerly known as Southern Ink and Clay, offers a fresh take on the paint-your-own pottery concept under new ownership.
McKinney's FY 2024-25 budget proposes lower property tax rate, employee wage increases
McKinney City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 3 at McKinney City Hall to conduct a public hearing and act on the fiscal year 2024-25 tax rate and budget. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) McKinney city officials are proposing an $888 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a general...
Plano ISD updates code of conduct, student expression policy
Plano ISD trustees approved various changes to the student code of conduct and other student expression policies at the Aug. 6 meeting. (Community Impact staff) Updates to Plano ISD’s code of conduct refining acceptable expression were part of a handful of recent changes approved by the board of trustees.
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