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Prestonwood Christian's Xavier Mitchell selected for U18 baseball national team
As Prestonwood Christian rising senior Xavier Mitchell continues preparations for the final season of his high school baseball career, the Lions' star pitcher will compete on an international stage next month. Prestonwood announced on Tuesday that Mitchell has been selected to the U.S. U18 national team. Mitchell and Team USA...
Bread Winners Cafe celebrates 30th anniversary with event
This year, Bread Winners Cafe celebrates their 30th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, Bread Winners will host their anniversary party at all of their locations on Sunday, July 28. There will be activities like a photo booth, face painting, live music and drink deals like $2 mimosas and bubbles and $3 espresso martinis.
Entrepreneur Spotlight: LEINE Acne Clinic
LEINE Acne Clinic was born out of a deeply personal struggle. The founder, Madeleine Fetty, battled acne for years, which left her with shattered confidence and numerous failed treatments. This personal journey inspired her to start LEINE Acne Clinic, a place where others could find the help she wished had been available to her. “I battled with acne for years which hurt my confidence and consumed my thoughts,” Madeleine shares. “I was met with several band-aid approaches by the specialists I saw and was put on medications with harmful side effects. This inspired me to obtain the tools to clear my skin and to help kids struggling with the same issues.”
Hurricane Beryl death toll climbs to 27, including 15 caused by heat due to massive power outages
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two more names have been added to the list of people who died during and after Hurricane Beryl roared ashore in Texas on July 8. In an update Wednesday from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, we learned the death toll in Harris County climbed to 17 with two more names added to the list.
Big price cut ordered for phone and video calls for Texas jail inmates in 2024
Fees Texas inmates pay to make calls will be slashed under new federal regulations approved this month. High rates that had averaged 23 cents a minute for Texas jail inmates have long been a target of prisoners, their families, and advocates.The Federal Communications Commission voted last Thursday to approve regulations, to take effect next year, that cap the price of inmate phone and video calls at prices as low as 5 cents per minute.The prices and caps differ throughout the state, and depend on prison size as well as differences between state and local rules. While Texas had lowered the...
Texas Lottery Confirms Huge Mega Millions Win in State Tuesday
Lottery players in the state of Texas from Sabine Pass in the southeast to El Pason in far west Texas to Amarillo up in the panhandle have been a little disappointed in Lady Luck over the past few days. It appears as if "the Lady" had taken a brief hiatus from bringing big-money lottery wins back to the Lone Star State. Lady Luck's hiatus in Texas, as of Tuesday night, is officially over.
Texas Heat Scares California Man in Viral Video
One California man is finding out the hard way that the Texas heat isn't for the weak. Californians are on the move, and they are coming to Texas! And who can blame them? Texas has an abundance of Whataburger, H-E-B, it's the home of Dr. Pepper and Big Red, and, according to this study, homes in Texas are 59% less expensive compared to California. So, that may be the big driving force as to why Californians are desperately trying to call Texas home.
Rosewood Property Co. Breaks Ground on 338-Unit The Buckley in Plano, Texas
PLANO, TEXAS — Dallas-based Rosewood Property Co. has broken ground on The Buckley, a 338-unit project in Plano. The Buckley will feature studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Planned amenities include multiple lounge areas, a club and card room, fitness center, co-working areas, dog park, courtyards and pool. MetLife...
Devastating Fire Destroys Historic Texas Sanctuary
A four-alarm fire on Friday has destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Church in Dallas. The chapel served as the main sanctuary for the church until 2013 when a new sanctuary was built. The historic secondary chapel held services for nearly a century. Firefighters were called to the scene...
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.
TPWD to Release 1 Billionth Fish into Texas Waters July 31
July 24, 2024 LAKE JACKSON— Help the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) celebrate a Texas-sized milestone July 31 as biologists release the billionth hatchery-produced fingerling (one-to-two-inch fish). TPWD has been stocking saltwater fish into Texas bays for more than 40 years to revitalize historic fisheries and speed up...
Noah Piper Accepts All-American Bowl Invitation
Kicker Noah Piper (Addison, TX/ Greenhill School) has officially accepted his invitation to the 2025 All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty fifth edition of the All-American Bowl, Piper will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised, live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, and will feature the nation’s top 100 high school football players.
Best Happy Hour In North Texas
North Texas is heating up, so cool down with a great cocktail, beer or glass of wine at one of the many great restaurants in the area. Here are summer happy hour deals in North Texas: La Parisienne 6740 Winning Dr Suite 1000, Frisco From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., indulge in a range of happy hour appetizers at special prices. Enjoy oysters on the half for $10 or a dozen for $18. Savor charcuterie and cheese boards for just $12, and try burger sliders, french dip sliders or turkey club sliders for $10 each. Wines by the glass are $6,...
As long as you're 18 by Nov. 5, you can vote in the presidential election
AUSTIN, Texas — With President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race, former President Donald Trump choosing his running mate and Vice President Kamala Harris expected to become the Democratic nominee, a lot of Americans have voting on their minds. Chatter on social media and from...
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...
Mayor George Fuller: Sen. Cruz’s FAA Reauthorization Act Delivers Needed Funding for McKinney Airport Expansion
In Case You Missed It: McKinney Mayor George Fuller published an op-ed in the Dallas Morning News praising U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) for his efforts to boost McKinney National Airport’s expansion and improvements which will help “provide consumers with more choices, lower prices, and a more effortless passenger experience, benefiting travelers across the DFW region.”
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