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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Texas Rangers’ Opening Day at Globe Life Field: A Spectacle of Unforgettable Moments
Baseball aficionados were overjoyed as the new season kicked off, and what better way to celebrate than with an Opening Day victory for the Rangers! Beating the World Series runners-up is no small feat, and the team’s performance was nothing short of resounding. However, despite the overwhelmingly positive outcome, there…
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McKinney ISD Pushes for Larger Alcohol-Free Areas Near District Sites
The McKinney Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a petition to extend the alcohol-free zone around district property from 300 feet to 1,000 feet. The petition, which was facilitated by district documents, is in compliance with the Texas Alcoholics Beverage Code and will be submitted to…
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Area For-Profit Hospital Planned in Mid-Cities, Houston
United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) has filed paperwork with the state to expand its healthcare footprint into the North Texas region by constructing a new 23-bed hospital in the city of Hurst. This will be the first expansion for the Houston-based hospital operator, which currently has four locations in the…
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McKinney National Airport expansion meeting raises community concerns
McKinney residents, along with surrounding communities, expressed their concerns about the potential environmental impacts of the proposed expansion of the McKinney National Airport during an open house meeting on March 23rd. The event held in East McKinney at Old Settler’s Recreation Center aimed to provide residents with a deep understanding…
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Thomas Jefferson Staff Acted Quickly When Student Was Shot
Thomas Jefferson High School staff members are being recognized for their swift actions in response to a student being shot outside the school last Tuesday. As most of the 1,400 students had already dispersed for the day, band director Bob Romano, athletic trainer Raul Velazquez, and assistant athletic director Brandi…