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  • Plano Fire-Rescue faces surge in emergency calls during cold snap

    Plano Fire-Rescue faces surge in emergency calls during cold snap

    Plano, Texas – In a 24-hour period beginning at noon on Tuesday, Plano Fire-Rescue experienced an overwhelming surge in emergency calls, a situation that only intensified into Wednesday. The cold snap hitting the Metroplex has put significant pressure on various fire departments, including Plano’s, leading to a drastic increase in the…

  • Fort Worth YMCA prepares for new round of construction on the eastside

    Fort Worth YMCA prepares for new round of construction on the eastside

    During the peak of the COVID-19 crisis in 2020, the Eastside YMCA shut its doors, sparking concerns among local residents and officials about its future prospects. As the situation normalized and other YMCA branches in Fort Worth reopened, the facility at 1500 Sandy Lane remained shuttered, suffering from severe damages…

  • Carrollton welcomes new luxury senior community

    Carrollton welcomes new luxury senior community

    Avenida Partners, the developer of Avenida Carrollton, has begun pre-leasing and offering private tours at its new luxury active senior community in Carrollton. This unique gated community in the area boasts the comforts of a single-family home along with round-the-clock access to a luxurious amenity package. This includes a 13,000-square-foot…

  • Veterans Day Celebration organized by Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery

    Veterans Day Celebration organized by Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery

    A Veterans Day event is scheduled at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery to pay tribute to American veterans. Location: Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery Date and Time: November 11, 2023, at 11 a.m. The Texas National Cemetery Foundation is collaborating with the cemetery for the event. Notable inclusions are a…

  • Voters approve combined .5B in school upgrades for Eagle Mountain-Saginaw, HEB districts

    Voters approve combined $1.5B in school upgrades for Eagle Mountain-Saginaw, HEB districts

    Eagle Mountain-Saginaw and Hurst-Euless-Bedford school districts are set to receive significant updates to their facilities following voter approval of substantial bond projects totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. In contrast, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD saw its athletics-related proposals turned down. On Nov. 7, voters in both school districts gave the green…

  • Zoom Room Dallas – Plano is about to launch affordable dog training and agility

    Zoom Room Dallas – Plano is about to launch affordable dog training and agility

    Dog training doesn’t have to break the bank, and Zoom Room Dallas – Plano is proving that with their new, budget-friendly dog training and agility services. Their state-of-the-art dog training facility is set to open its doors to dog lovers on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. “At the Zoom Room, we…

  • Patients at Children’s Health Dallas met a special guest, Ryan Seacrest

    Patients at Children’s Health Dallas met a special guest, Ryan Seacrest

    On October 12, 2023, Children’s Health Dallas had an exciting day as they received a visit from a notable personality. The hospital’s Seacrest Studios, established by the Ryan Seacrest Foundation in 2023, had its namesake, Ryan Seacrest, in attendance. Seacrest Studios, designed to provide interactive learning, exploration, and play opportunities,…

  • Dallas’ Fair Park will be renovated, plans revealed to the public

    Dallas’ Fair Park will be renovated, plans revealed to the public

    The Dallas Parks Department and Fair Park have recently unveiled plans for a major overhaul of the iconic 277-acre fairgrounds in Dallas, promising an increase in events throughout the year. Key focal points of the renovation include the Cotton Bowl Stadium, the privately funded Community Park Complex, and the Music…

  • Anthem Development’s bold project to bring Lofts iThirty at DART’s Lake Ray Hubbard station

    Anthem Development’s bold project to bring Lofts iThirty at DART’s Lake Ray Hubbard station

    Garland, Texas – In a transformative gambit that defies economic fluctuations and heightens urban renaissance, Dallas-based Anthem Development has inaugurated the preliminary phase of a sprawling, transit-oriented overhaul at Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) Lake Ray Hubbard station, situated in Garland, Texas. Chief among the components of this nascent initiative…

  • Mesquite Parks and Recreation is hosting a pair of fall family-friendly events in October

    Mesquite Parks and Recreation is hosting a pair of fall family-friendly events in October

    Mesquite, Texas – In an endeavor to enliven the autumnal atmosphere with community-driven activities, Mesquite Parks and Recreation has orchestrated a duo of family-oriented events scheduled for the month of October. Movies in the Park series event set to take place on October 7 in Mesquite Slated for Saturday, October…