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Wylie ISD implements ‘No Cell from Bell to Bell’ policy: phones prohibited in the classroom.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — For the new school year, Wylie ISD has implemented a new policy prohibiting students from using their cell phones during instructional hours. They’re calling it ‘No Cell from Bell to Bell,’ meaning that no student is allowed to use their cell phones from the time the first bell rings to start […]
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.
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...
Public Notice: Mosquito Spraying Due to West Nile Virus (WNV) Positive Samples
Sachse, TX (July 23, 2024) - The City of Sachse, in coordination with Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), has confirmed that mosquito traps in Zones 1 & 2 in the areas of Ingram Rd and Creek Crossing Ln have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). To combat...
West Texas earthquake felt in North Texas
If you felt some rumbling last night, you weren't alone. An earthquake rattled West Texas at 10:38 p.m. on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was in the area of Hermleigh, Texas, about 200 miles west of Fort Worth. According to the USGS, it was a...
3 North Texas Cities Named 'Best Places for Renters to Live'
A new study reports that a trio of North Texas cities are among the best places in America for renters to live. RentCafe, a nationwide apartment listing site, named McKinney as the best city for renters to live in Texas, and No. 4 in the United States, ahead of Round Rock (No. 6) and Austin (No. 7). Also high on the list, Plano came in at No. 17, and Denton at No. 38. Charleston, South Carolina, took the top spot nationwide.
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.
Looking back on DART's 40-year history as North Texas cities vote to cut funding
As the transit agency continues making headlines, we look back on its ridership, city membership and financing history. Plano was the first city this year to vote on reducing the one-cent sales tax revenue allocated for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). The city instead wants the tax to drop to three-fourths of a cent, a 25% reduction.
Carroll ISD names Brian Nickel as new assistant superintendent of administration
Brian Nickel, center, stands with Carroll ISD officials at the July 22 Carroll ISD school board meeting. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) The Carroll ISD board of trustees unanimously approved Brian Nickel as the new assistant superintendent of administration for the 2024-25 school year. The backstory. A district Facebook post states that...
Richardson to implement chicken limit, update animal ordinances
Richardson City Council received an update on new and updated animal regulations during the July 22 meeting. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) To enhance Richardson's animal regulations and make staff enforcement more straightforward, city staff proposed several new sections and updates. City officials presented the changes, which will be voted on at...
Allen, Texas Named Among Top Cities for Remote Workers for Quality of Life and Affordability
Allen, Texas, has emerged as a frontrunner in quality of life and affordability for remote workers, standing high within the rankings of a recent Lawnstarter study and a report by Coworking Café. According to Lawnstarter, Allen is the top-rated city in Texas for quality of life factors including economic stability, cost-of-living, safety, and education, while on a national scale, it ranks 59th out of 500 cities. For those who have embraced the telecommuting life, Allen is also a beacon of affordability — it’s the third-best city in the state for remote workers, only coming in behind Frisco and Austin, according to the City of Allen.
Inflation Squeezes Texas Public Schools As State Funding Remains Stagnant
A small Texas school district is facing serious budget problems as state funding remains stagnant amidst rising inflation. The Dallas Morning News reported that the Sunnyvale school district paid just over $300,000 for property and casualty insurance in 2022 and now is expected to face a cost exceeding half a million dollars, while the state refuses to increase the public school funding.
Crews complete storm debris pickup in Richardson
Contracted debris collection company Crowder Gulf completed collection of storm-related debris in Richardson. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) All vegetative debris piles from the May 28 storm have been picked up in Richardson, according to a news release from the city. The big picture. The city’s contracted debris hauler and collection monitoring...
Frisco is the No. 4 most affordable city in the U.S. for remote workers
Frisco is one of the most affordable cities in the country for people who work from home, according to a report from CoworkingCafe. In addition to Frisco’s low cost of living and the thriving Texas economy, nearly 40% of the city’s workforce is remote, indicating a strong remote work culture. Furthermore, the average remote worker has a salary of $72,000 per year, the 11th highest in the country, while the unemployment rate is only 2.4%.
Committee recommends retaining term lengths, increasing compensation for McKinney City Council
Committee Chair Bill Cox presented recommendations for potential changes to the city charter at a July 23 city council meeting. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) A committee of community members that reviewed the McKinney city charter recommended that the current term lengths should remain for council members, according to a July 23 City Council meeting presentation.
Westbound US 80 to be narrowed for construction in Forney
FORNEY, Texas — Westbound US 80 will be reduced to one lane between FM 460/Clements Drive and Lawson Road from 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25 to 5:30 a.m. Friday, July 26, as part of an ongoing improvement project. Drivers should expect a change in the traffic pattern once the...
Special Recognitions at the Rockwall County Commissioners Court
Rockwall, TX-July 19, 2024 – The Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 Boys State and Girls State 2024 participants were recognized by the Rockwall County Commissioners Court. The American Legion’s Boys State and Girls State programs provide opportunities for high school juniors to learn about government and leadership.
Plano council appoints 2025 bond committee
Plano council made its appointments to a citizen bond advisory committee during a July 22 preliminary open meeting. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) A group of Plano residents who will recommend potential bond projects has been formed ahead of a planned bond election next year. Plano City Council confirmed its eight appointees...
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