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Allen ISD gears up for new school year by launching engagement programs
As summer break comes to a close, Allen ISD is gearing up for another school year, with teachers and principals returning to campus to plan for the arrival of new students on the first day of school Wednesday, Aug. 7. This coming year, Allen ISD staff is set to increase...
Allen EDC focuses on lowering resident tax burden by growing economic landscape
For the last 30 years, the Allen Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has helped develop the city’s business landscape through recruiting companies and development projects that increase the commercial property tax base and sales tax base to allow the Allen City Council to decrease the tax burden on residents. Dan...
Two Allen neighborhoods to undergo water main replacement starting September
Two Allen neighborhoods are set to undergo water main replacement from September 2024 through November 2025. At a July 23 Allen City Council meeting, Engineering Director Chris Flanigan presented a proposed contract with Flow Line to complete this construction project.
Allen trustees consider trio of bond measures
Allen ISD may be considering a bond before Aug. 19. At a July 22 board of trustees meeting, Allen ISD staff members presented a history of the district's long-range planning Project Kids Citizens Bond Advisory Committee Update and three draft propositions for a potential bond election.
West Nile Virus Cases Increases In North Texas
As summer continues, bugs and insects are becoming more active. But with the influx of mosquitos, the West Nile Virus is spreading in North Texas. Denton County recently reported the first positive human case of the West Nile Virus in 2024. According to Denton County Public Health, the community member lives in Sanger and was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease. So far this year, 25 mosquito traps used in Denton County to monitor the virus have tested positive. Other counties such as Collin also tested positive for West Nile virus, however, no human cases were reported. In Collin County, traps...
North Texas Property Values Rise by $16.9 Billion Since Last Year, Dallas CEO Reports
The Central Appraisal Districts for Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Rockwall counties released certified property values on Wednesday, and — shocking no one — the numbers are on the rise. In a memo to council members this week, Dallas Chief Financial Officer Jack Ireland said the new total certified...
Captiva Spine Announces First Navigated Office-Based SI Fusion Procedure Using WatchTower ROAM Spine Navigation System And Transfasten-PSF Posterior SI Fusion System
Dr. Abdul Baker, an Emirati Neurosurgeon Practicing in Plano, TX, pioneers navigated minimally invasive SI fusion procedures for office-based surgery (OBS), maintaining patient safety while enhancing efficiency and reducing healthcare system costs. “Performing a sacroiliac joint fusion with spine navigation in an office setting while the patient was awake was...
Esteemed Plano Sergeant Set to Retire After 38 Years of Service to the Community
After 38 years of service, Sergeant Pat Clark is set to retire from the Plano Police Department today, stepping down from a long and decorated tenure. Beginning his career with the Texas A&M University Police Department in January 1984, Clark quickly made the move to Plano in December 1985, where he worked his way up to the rank of Sergeant, a post he's held since 1996, as per the Plano Texas Police Department.
Richardson police use a drone to help catch a suspect
The Richardson Police Department says it recently captured a man suspected of stealing a car by using an aerial drone. Officers had pulled over the stolen vehicle in a neighborhood when the driver jumped out and began running in between some houses.
Garland Police Serve Meals for a Cause at "Tip-A-Cop" Event Supporting Special Olympics Texas
Last night, Texas Roadhouse in Garland, Texas, became more than a steakhouse as local law enforcement traded their patrol cars for serving trays at the "Tip-A-Cop" event. From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, officers worked the floor and dished out meals for a good cause. The event announced by the Garland Police Department, aimed to raise funds for Special Olympics Texas.
Where's my $750 FEMA check? ABC13 asking questions weeks after Beryl
Where's my check, FEMA?You are not alone if you are waiting for your $750 FEMA Disaster Assistance check.Unfortunately, FEMA officials told ABC13 they were aware of the delays but couldn't say when people would receive their $750.FEMA representatives said each application must be reviewed individually, and there is no set time for the agency to approve or deny it.Officials said they would contact applicants by mail, e-mail, or text to let them know if they were approved, so keep looking for that correspondence from FEMA.PREVIOUS STORY: Residents of 15 southeast Texas counties can now apply for federal Beryl aidYou can...
Texas Retailers Included In Boar’s Head Huge Deli Meats Recall
Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc., a Jarratt, Va., establishment, is recalling all liverwurst product produced by the establishment that is currently available in commerce because it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The company is also...
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