North Texas
North Texas news for the cities of Dallas, Arlington, Frisco, Plano, Prosper, Celina, McKinney, Denton County and Rockwall County
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Allen City Council to decide on two pickleball courts approval after Armor Brewing Co.’s official request set to be filed later this month
Allen, Texas – On the horizon of the 27th of June, a significant meeting is poised to occur as Armor Brewing Company is scheduled to stand before the governing body of Allen City Council. The company is making a bid to secure approval for the establishment of two pickleball courts,…
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The City of McKinney to organize a celebration on June 17 to mark 100th Habitat home
McKinney, Texas – In a significant milestone for community development, Habitat for Humanity of Collin County has partnered with the City of McKinney and the McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) to commence construction of their 100th Habitat home in McKinney. The project will break ground at 913 Hamilton St. on…
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About 20 children signed up to learn more about food insecurity on Monday during a camp organized by the North Texas Food Bank
Dallas, Texas – The North Texas Food Bank spearheaded its inaugural summer camp for children this past Monday. Approximately twenty youthful participants enlisted to receive an enlightening education on the critical subject of food scarcity. “In North Texas, we have one of the highest rates of food insecurity in children,”…
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Denton City Council chose to ignore the will of the voters regarding marijuana
Denton, Texas – In a stunning dismissal of the public will expressed over six months ago, the Denton City Council elected to bypass the directive of its constituents, effectively perpetuating the criminal status of certain marijuana possession cases. This decision was finalized on a late Tuesday council gathering, which was…
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Arlington HELP Center for LGBT Health & Wellness to host second Pride Celebration this weekend
Arlington, Texas – As the rejuvenating embrace of June unfolds, the Arlington HELP Center for LGBT Health & Wellness is leading the charge with its second annual Pride Celebration. The event, designed to champion both the LGBTQ+ and allied communities in Arlington, will transpire from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.…
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Ideo to present Frisco’s Grand Park design to the public later this month
Frisco, Texas – In an atmosphere brimming with anticipation, the realization of a highly awaited municipal initiative appears tantalizingly imminent. On June 5, a convocation of residents, both local and remotely, assembled under the shared umbrella of a Frisco town hall meeting. The presiding central figure was Shannon Coates, the…
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Sexually-oriented businesses in Tarrant County will operate under new, stricter regulations in the future
Tarrant County, Texas – In a unanimous and definitive move, the governing body of Tarrant County has enacted fresh regulations concerning local businesses identified as “sexually oriented,” a move spurred on by a tragic incident of violence at Temptations Strip Club last month. This regulation overhaul stems from a grave…
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Carter BloodCare to host blood drive event in June across several North Texas cities
Plano, Texas – As the academic year winds down and families gear up for summer excursions, Carter BloodCare underscores the pressing need for blood donations during this seasonal hiatus. Given that high school blood drives constitute approximately a quarter of the region’s blood supply, the inevitable summertime recess precipitates a…
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Allen teacher organizes special event to support Allen Premium Outlets workers just ahead of the reopening
Allen, Texas – Marking a solemn closure to a traumatic chapter triggered by a horrific shooting incident that claimed eight lives, the Allen Premium Outlets are slated to spring back to life this Wednesday. In anticipation of this reopening, Katelyn Reed, a dedicated English teacher from Allen High School, has…
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Leaders gathered to celebrate the newest honorary street sign toppers installed along Arlington’s International Corridor
Arlington, Texas – In a convivial gathering on Saturday, community leaders convened to unveil the latest honorary sign toppers bedecking Arlington’s International Corridor, imparting a tangible embodiment of community respect and recognition. The newly festooned sign toppers, prominently situated on Pioneer Parkway at the crossroads of Sherry Street, Carter Drive,…