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Global manufacturer new to North Texas coming to Rockwall County
ROCKWALL, Texas — A global company known for the manufacture of fiberglass-reinforced plastic underground storage tanks is setting up shop in Rockwall County, marking its first operation in North Texas. Xerxes, a subsidiary of Toronto-based Mattr Corp; will be leasing an additional 50,000 square feet of space adjacent to...
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.
Plano Nears End of Massive Storm Cleanup Effort, Final Sweep Underway
Plano, a city in North Texas, is on the verge of restoring its neighborhoods after a string of 'unprecedented' storms hit the area back in late May and early June. The fierce weather left a trail of over 1,000 downed trees and scattered debris vast enough to match what the city normally collects in a year. As reported by NBC 5, the city's environmental waste services department has gathered approximately 100,000 cubic yards of debris over eight weeks.
City of Mesquite Anticipates Residential Trash Collection Normalization by Early August Following Storm Cleanup Efforts
Residents hankering for a return to the norm following recent storms can tentatively mark early August on their calendars. This is when the city anticipates residential trash collection may finally stabilize. The second sweep of storm debris and bulk pickup, which kicked off last weekend, paves the way for this return to routine. As it zigzags from the north to the south sections of the city, the accumulation of debris is piling up, now topping the scales at 9,500 tons.
Plano officials to discuss FY ‘24-25 budget July 24
Plano City Council will receive an overview of the fiscal year 2024-25 budget during a special meeting July 24. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Residents will have the opportunity to provide feedback on Plano’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. City officials are planning to present information on the 2024-25...
A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Cities of Rockwall County must get more involved in traffic problems
Rockwall County (July 22, 2024) – Explosive growth is hitting all through Rockwall County. Witness what is currently happening just in the area of traffic. If you decide to go into Dallas, or over to Rowlett, you had best be prepared for either a 5 minute or a 45-minute trip just to get across “The Bridge”.
Rush Creek Yacht Club in Heath to host 2024 International Sunfish Class Association World Championship
Heath, TX (July 22, 2024) – The City of Heath will be on the world stage when Rush Creek Yacht Club hosts the 2024 International Sunfish Class Association World Championship on Lake Ray Hubbard October 12-19. “Notable sailors from around the globe will compete on the waters of Lake...
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