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Thrice as nice: Texas Two Step jackpot claimed by multiple winners
TEXAS, USA — Several lucky Texans will take home some serious cash following a recent Texas Two Step drawing. According to the Texas Lottery, three winners across the Lone Star State won the $1.2 million drawing on Thursday, July 18. The unclaimed prize winners picked 12-14-16-22 and 13 as...
New Kids On The Block As SMU Makes Their First Appearance At ACC Kickoff
Rhett Lashley brings high-octane offense to Charlotte for the Mustang's initial appearance at the ACC Media Days. Lashlee believes that competition from within makes your team better.
Former Texas State Representative Jim Pitts Passes Away at 73
DALLAS, Texas — Former Texas State Representative Jim Pitts passed away shortly before midnight on July 20, 2024, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, surrounded by his loved ones. Jim Pitts dedicated his life to public service, representing House District 10 in the Texas House of Representatives from 1993 to 2015. His district comprised Ellis County, Hill County, and a portion of Henderson County. During his tenure, he served as Chairman of Appropriations from 2005 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2015. Representative Pitts was known for his commitment to education, fiscal responsibility, and advocating for the needs of his constituents.
Tarrant County homeowners: Here are some big changes coming to your tax bill
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — The three new Tarrant Appraisal District board members, who were the first to be elected by Tarrant County voters at large, wasted no time in making changes to the county's appraisal policies. The board approved several consequential changes Monday that will likely result in lower...
Grand Prairie Historical Society holds summer meeting and potluck dinner in DeWitt, features presentations on local history and upcoming events
The Grand Prairie Historical Society (GPHS) held its summer quarterly meeting and annual potluck dinner at the DeWitt campus of Phillips Community College on the evening of July 18. Around forty attendees were present. A presentation on the history of Immanuel School and its notable graduates was given by former educator Janice Streeter of the Citizens for Immanuel organization.
Texas-Based Conn's HomePlus Faces Potential Bankruptcy, Houston and Nationwide Store Closures Loom
Conn's HomePlus, the Texas-based furniture and appliance retailer, is reportedly on the brink of filing for bankruptcy and may close as many as 100 stores across the nation. The Woodlands-based company has been grappling with declining sales in the recent years, which has culminated in a significant drop in share value, now hovering around 50 cents from a previous high, according to recent reports from Bloomberg obtained by the Houston Chronicle.
Heroic North Texas police officers rescue man from burning car in dramatic crash
A North Texas man was saved last Friday thanks to the quick actions of police officers in The Colony after a car crashed and got trapped between two barriers on an overpass. The Colony Police Department shared a dramatic video on social media from an officer's body camera, which showed the intense moments when officers arrived at the scene.
Lewisville Offers Free Workshop on Home Repair Grants and Urban Forestry by Expert Arborist David Brantley
The City of Lewisville is extending an invitation to its residents to partake in a complimentary workshop, aiming to educate homeowners about resources and grants available for home repairs. Scheduled for Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m., this beneficial gathering will take place at the Lewisville Grand Theater located at 100 N. Charles Street provides a valuable opportunity for community members to enhance their living spaces. In a presentation rich with the wisdom of three decades in arboriculture, David Brantley, a seasoned arborist, will share his insights on urban forestry and its implications for residential vitality, according to the City of Lewisville, Texas.
Engineering firm Garver selected to design McKinney National Airport improvements
Infrastructure improvements are planned for the east side of McKinney National Airport, according to a presentation at a July 16 McKinney City Council meeting. (Courtesy city of McKinney) Engineering and planning firm Garver will conduct design and engineering work related to planned improvements on the east side of McKinney National...
Sam Houston kicks off second season in Conference USA with medida day in Frisco
FRISCO, Texas (KBTX) - Sam Houston is back in Frisco, the same place where they won the 2020 FCS national title. It hasn’t been smooth sailing since, the Kats finished 3-9 last year and seven of those losses were within one score in the 4th quarter. “We’re excited,” K.C....
McKinney ISD to invest over $20M in two campus renovations
Additions to the performing arts wing of McKinney Boyd High School will be completed as part of the 2021 bond program. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) As part of McKinney ISD’s 2021 bond program, additions and renovations for two campuses—Johnson Middle School and McKinney Boyd High School— will be completed following school board approval July 22.
Liberty adjusting to life as the hunted entering Year 2 in CUSA
Year two of Conference USA Media Day was much different for Liberty than a year ago. Liberty is no longer the new kid on the block. The Flames are the talk of the conference. Everyone is referencing the success the Flames had last year under first year head coach Jamey Chadwell.
UTA, Arlington ISD collaboration looks to help solve teacher shortage
Texas needs high-quality teachers. It’s a statement echoed by headlines, school districts and education groups across the state in the wake of high workforce turnover lingering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts trace the struggles to a lack of proper teacher training and accessible certification programs — two factors Arlington...
Everything Chadwell, Cooley, and Reese said at CUSA Media Day for Liberty
Liberty head coach Jamey Chadwell, running back Quinton Cooley, and safety Quinton Reese are in Frisco, Texas for CUSA Media Day ahead of the 2024 football season. Coach Chadwell, Cooley, and Reese met with the local assembled media in Frisco as well as some online on Tuesday. Here’s everything they had to say during this media session, beginning with an opening statement from Coach Chadwell:
As Dallas pays out tens of thousands in crash settlements, audit finds trash truck drivers didn’t have proper oversight
DALLAS — The city department that manages some of the largest vehicles on residential Dallas streets – trash trucks – failed to uphold city policy on when truck drivers should be suspended, an audit released Tuesday found. The city auditor found that “not all Department of Sanitation...
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