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TxDOT launches new awareness campaign for Texas drivers
Dallas, Texas – In a proactive response to the escalating issue of distracted driving, the Texas Department of Transportation has embarked on a comprehensive strategy aimed at safeguarding motorists across the state. This robust initiative comes on the heels of disquieting data illustrating a marked 10% uptick in distracted driving…
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The city of Plano is working to improve streets throughout the city with creating new design standards
Plano, Texas – Plano City Council, in a bid to modernize and streamline its municipal infrastructure, has unveiled the second iteration of its proposed thoroughfare standards overhaul – a comprehensive revision now renamed as the ‘Street Design Standards.’ These standards, updated for the first time since 2009, are set to…
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Refugee Services of Texas is closing; the Dallas service center in Lake Highlands is closing its doors too
Dallas, Texas – Refugee Services of Texas, a devoted agency providing critical assistance to displaced persons, has announced it is succumbing to financial strain and must cease operations. The non-profit shared on May 10 its intent to restructure due to a harsh budget crisis. However, despite their best efforts, recovery…
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King Ranch Saddle Shop will officially open to the public and host a grand opening on June 3 in Frisco
Frisco, Texas – In a masterstroke of Texan heritage, the iconic King Ranch Saddle Shop will unveil its newest storefront in the vibrant Star District, located at 3625 The Star Blvd., Suite 310, Frisco, with a grand public opening set for Saturday, June 3. The shop takes its cues from…
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Medical City Las Colinas recently appointed COO to officially start on June 1
Frisco, Texas – Starting from June 1st, Medical City Las Colinas has appointed Marcus Jackson, FACHE, to helm its operations as Chief Operating Officer. A respected healthcare veteran, Jackson embarked on his professional journey as a respiratory therapist, subsequently ascending to diverse leadership positions, showcasing his versatility and strategic acumen.…
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Suicide and depression rates are on the rise in North Texas, Frisco ISD offers mental health resources to combat this
Frisco, Texas – In the face of a persistent decline in youth mental health, as illuminated by the data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Frisco Independent School District (FISD) asserts that their students are equipped with ample resources for healthy coping mechanisms. Stephanie Cook, the FISD’s…
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Dallas developer Cawley Partners has broken ground on a Plano office building
Plano, Texas – Cawley Partners, a reputable Dallas developer, has initiated the construction of an office structure in Plano, prominently placed along the Dallas North Tollway. This venture is one of the few to launch this year in the area. The construction of Parkwood II is taking place to the…
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The initial phase of the expansive 500-acre project Sloan Corners in Collin County is in final stages
Allen, Texas – Billingsley Co., a prominent developer, is on the brink of setting into motion the inaugural phase of an expansive 500-acre development project in Collin County, which is projected to command a cumulative value exceeding $3 billion upon culmination. The real estate giant is currently in collaboration with…
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Women in Texas File Lawsuits Alleging Abortion Law Endangers Their Lives
Texas’ restrictive abortion laws have been challenged by a group of over a dozen women in a new lawsuit. The Center for Reproductive Rights is leading the challenge against a state law that bars abortions unless a mother’s life is at risk – an exception that is not clearly defined. The…
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Mother Accuses Border Patrol of Refusing Hospital Care to Daughter, Resulting in Tragic Death
Border Patrol in Texas is under scrutiny following the death of an 8-year-old girl in custody. The mother of the young girl, who was medically fragile due to a history of heart problems and sickle cell anemia, claims agents ignored her multiple pleas to hospitalize her daughter. Mabel Alvarez Benedicks…