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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...
‘Fully cleared’: Texas Education Agency closes investigation of Prosper ISD superintendent
The Texas Education Agency opened a review into Prosper ISD Superintendent Holly Ferguson earlier this year. The notice placed on her educator certification was cleared as of a July 22 board meeting. (Courtesy Prosper ISD) The Texas Education Agency has closed a review into Prosper ISD Superintendent Holly Ferguson, which...
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.
Boil notice for Whitewright lifted
WHITEWRIGHT, Texas (KXII) - UPDATE: As of Tuesday afternoon, the boil order for the City of Whitewright has been lifted. The City of Whitewright is under a boil order, according to a press release from the city secretary. The notice was put in place after the pump station lost pressure...
Developments follow ‘behind the scenes’ steps before council approval in Prosper, Celina
Zoning requests for developments go through multiple steps in both Prosper and Celina before they are approved, officials said. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Developments continue to make their way to Celina and Prosper, but all must go through the approval process before breaking ground. The overview. By the time a development...
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.
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...
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