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Barton: Dry conditions expected to continue as La Niña looms
September kept pace with the hot, dry weather of August. To any newcomers to North Texas, October is the month our seasons finally begin to change, but our leaf fall doesn’t really begin until November. The average high in September was 89.8, which was 1.4 degrees above the normal...
Lewisville ISD holding Stuff the Pantry food drive
Lewisville ISD this week is collecting donations for its Stuff the Pantry food drive. The food collected during Stuff the Pantry will go to Christian Community Action and local food banks for the holiday season, according to the district. To donate, bring some items listed below to your campus by Friday, Oct. 4.
Flower Mound’s new budget, lower property tax rate go into effect
The town of Flower Mound’s budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, which includes the town’s lowest property tax rate ever, went into effect Tuesday. At a meeting on Sept. 16, the Flower Mound Town Council passed the new budget of more than $352 million. Priorities for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, according to a town news release, focus on public safety with the addition of a fourth medic team and ambulance, as well as expanding the town’s School Resource Officer program; maintaining and growing the Town’s award-winning parks, trails, recreational amenities, and special events; remaining competitive in the local marketplace by including a merit increase and market adjustment for employees; and building and maintaining quality infrastructure with several critical capital improvement projects and nine new Public Works positions.
North Texas Food Bank Receives $250,000 Donation From Hillcrest Foundation
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) recently received a $250,000 donation from the Hillcrest Foundation, with Bank of America, N.A. serving as Co-Trustee. This grant will support 10 of NTFB's feeding partners, enabling them to expand their services and provide additional assistance to North Texans experiencing hunger. The funding will allow several food pantries and organizations to acquire essential refrigeration, equipment and vehicles, significantly increasing their ability to serve more neighbors facing hunger. These beneficiaries include Amazing Grace Food Pantry, Boys and Girls Club Denison, Community Garden Kitchen of Collin County, Dallas Bible Church, Empowering the Masses, Good Samaritans of Garland,...
Playground renovations finish at 2 Richardson parks
City officials held ribbon cuttings in September to commemorate renovated playgrounds at Woodland Park, pictured, and Woods Park, both of which were completed this summer. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) Progress continues on Richardson’s refresh of play structures within several city parks. According to a city news release, City Council members...
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