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Democrat who withdrew from Texas House race wins despite felony convictions

Ericka Lomick defeated Republican Alan Blaylock in Tarrant County's House District 93 despite withdrawing from the race in September amid questions about her eligibility to serve.

Tarrant County, TX · 3d

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Texas law makes it easier to remove students from class. Experts question the impact

A Texas law that took effect last year gives teachers more authority to remove disruptive students from their classrooms. That may help teachers control their classrooms. But some lawyers and professors are concerned about whether enough attention is being paid to helping resolve the underlying causes of those students’ behavior.

Tarrant County, TX · 3d
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VERNAS HELP FOUNDATION CONGRATULATES HISTORIC SLATE OF BLACK WOMEN LEADERS ELECTED IN NORTH TEXAS

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX— Standing at the absolute forefront of community celebration, The Vernas Help Foundation is proud to be the first to extend its warmest and most enthusiastic congratulations to the powerhouse slate of Black women leaders who made history during Tuesday night’s election. In an unprecedented turning point for representation and equitable justice, voters across Dallas and Tarrant Counties have completely reshaped the landscape of leadership in Texas.As an organization dedicated to uplifting our community, we proudly lead the region in honoring these phenomenal, history-making executives and jurists:

Tarrant County, TX · 2d
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Army National Guard veteran sees similarities in life after service

Needing a change and structure, Weatherford’s Robert Hartmann had no idea how joining the Army National Guard in October 2000 would shape his life. Now, 26 years later, Hartmann does his best to pay it forward, both personally and professionally. The owner of Hartmann Window Cleaning, Robert leads with...

Weatherford, TX · 3d
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Denton Overhauls Incentive Rules, Trims Policy and Targets Eight Industries

Denton City Council voted 6-0 on Oct. 27 to overhaul the city's Chapter 380 Economic Development Policy, replacing the former categories of projects for council consideration, known as strategic growth areas, with a sharper list of targeted industries and trimming the document itself from 12 pages down to nine. The rewrite touches everything from job thresholds for incoming businesses to brand-new grant programs for retail-façade improvements and site readiness.

Denton, TX · 3d

Fort Worth StarTelegram

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Texas and Tarrant County voters wanted change. Not necessarily Democrats | Opinion

Absolutely nothing about high prices will change Jan. 1 when new faces take over at the Texas Capitol and the Tarrant County Courthouse. The reason we can’t afford gas or Cokes or lunch is in Washington, thinking up more expensive tariffs and wars and prison spending while he designs a $600 million ballroom . That was why voters really turned out Tuesday, and that’s obvious if you look. Texans elected Democrats everywhere who strongly defend public schools . But the same voters also turned down tens of billions of dollars in public school bonds, because whatever school districts want to build or buy, we can’t afford it right now. So this election was all about high prices, not policies. And the war. And establishment corruption. And big business influence, not just for data centers. There’s more to say about Tuesday, but I’ll keep it short: It wasn’t a Democratic mandate Texans still hate both political parties. Just because Texans elected Democrats this week doesn’t mean voters actually like them. Only 34% of Texans like the Democratic party overall, based on the Sept. 25-Oct. 5 University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll. Meanwhile, 41% of Texans — still less than half —

Tarrant County, TX · 3d

The Cross Timbers Gazette

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Eads: A month of gratitude

While early voting is underway at the time of writing this column, by the time it is published, we will have had the opportunity to make our voices heard through the democratic process. Whatever the outcome, the peaceful exercise of self-government is worthy of our gratitude. The voting process reminds us that citizenship is not a spectator’s role. We are asked to participate, to listen and, after the votes are counted, to remember that we are still friends and neighbors. We may not always agree, but we remain residents with a shared stake in the future of our country and our county.

Denton County, TX · 1d

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New Tarrant County Judge promises 'transparency' after defeating Republican incumbent

Democrat Alisa Simmons defeated incumbent Republican Tim O'Hare to become the first black person or woman to be elected as Tarrant County Judge in history. Simmons tells FOX 4 that she wants to make the Tarrant County Commissioners Court more inviting after recent meetings involved clashes with citizens. She also...

Tarrant County, TX · 3d

Fort Worth StarTelegram

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Tarrant County went blue in a historic election. Is the shift here to stay?

Tarrant County voters chose a Republican over a Democrat in only five of the 58 contested races at the federal, state and county levels. Is the shift to blue here to stay? Democrats without a doubt had a stellar election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, SMU political science professor Cal Jillson said. The results were overwhelmingly blue, and far better for Democrats than anyone could have imagined, Jillson said. But it doesn’t mean Tarrant County, or Texas, is officially blue. “This is just an opportunity for the Democrats to govern, and they will be evaluated just as Republicans have,” Jillson said. “Republicans were found wanting and replaced. If Democrats are found wanting, they could be replaced too.” In the 2018 midterm election during President Donald Trump’s first term, Tarrant County went for Democrat Beto O’Rourke over Republican incumbent Ted Cruz by less than 1 percentage point, about 4,000 votes in the U.S. Senate race. Though O’Rourke did not win, he was one of nine Democrats to win in Tarrant County of the 47 contested federal, state and county races. His success in Tarrant County was remarkable for Democrats of the reliably red county, but Republicans continued to take the majority of

Tarrant County, TX · 3d

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Arlington Approved for Five Qualified Opportunity Zones

Arlington’s five Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ) were officially approved in an announcement of QOZ designations by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service. There were 20 total approved QOZs in Tarrant County. Arlington’s approved QOZs include:. Two tracts near Collins and I-30 Two tracts...

Arlington, TX · 3d

The Cross Timbers Gazette

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Former Denton County sheriff turns to community for life-saving liver transplant

After serving the people of North Texas for decades, a former Denton County sheriff is now asking the community for their help. Will Travis of Flower Mound has worn the hat of Denton County Sheriff, Fort Worth Marshal, DEA Agent, police officer, husband, dad and much more. Now, he has...

Denton County, TX · 3d

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Keller reaches settlement over controversial Westlake data center, city says

The Westlake Town Council must still review and approve the settlement at an upcoming meeting.

Keller, TX · 3d

The Cross Timbers Gazette

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Flower Mound working with Texas Tech University, legislators to bring major medical district to town

Flower Mound could be home to the premier medical district of southern Denton County, filled with hospitals, clinics and education centers, but it will need state funding to get it done. The town will head into the next state legislative session looking to secure funding for the Texas Tech University...

Flower Mound, TX · 2d

The Community News

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Commissioners’ Courts approves Zonta Club request

The Zonta Club of Parker County recently appeared before the Parker County Commissioners’ Court to request approval for a special display at the County Courthouse Annex during Zonta International’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which is set for Nov. 25 – Dec. 10. The Commissioners’...

Parker County, TX · 3d

HuffPost

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I’m From Texas — And There’s A Reason It’s Turning Blue Now

Although many of us are shocked it happened this fast, we also knew it was only a matter of time.

Texas · 4d

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A New Drive-In Theater Opens In McKinney

Movie night is getting a little dose of nostalgia in McKinney. Instead of finding a seat in a dark theater, moviegoers can settle into lawn chairs, gather around their cars and watch a film beneath the Texas sky at Wayback Drive-In, a new outdoor movie theater opening this November. Located at Wayback Barn, 3964 County Road 168, the drive-in is the latest addition to the four-acre outdoor entertainment destination in north McKinney. A grand opening is scheduled for Nov. 6-8. It is the only drive-in movie theater in McKinney and one of the few still operating in North Texas. Guests who purchase movie tickets also receive admission to Wayback Barn, where they can arrive early to play yard games, take on the mini-golf course or grab something to eat and drink before the show. "We wanted to give families a reason to slow down, share a meaningful experience, and turn movie night back into an outdoor social event," said owner Laura O'Dowd. More Than A Movie There is plenty to do before the opening credits roll. The property features a collection of outdoor games, including gaga ball, tetherball, nine square, horseshoes, volleyball, cornhole, ping-pong, foosball, bocce ball and giant Jenga.

Mckinney, TX · 3d

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Emergency bridge closure causes indefinite traffic detour

On Oct. 30, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced the eastern bridge on FM 3002 over Lake Ray Roberts will be closed until further notice. TxDOT underwater bridge inspectors found damage to one of the columns on the structure last week. They closed the bridge and put a detour in place to move traffic around the bridge.

Tioga, TX · 3d

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

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Texas THC battle takes a turn after Vikki Goodwin defeats Dan Patrick

For Texas hemp retailers who have spent years navigating changing regulations, Tuesday's election brought a wave of optimism after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lost to Vikki Goodwin, who made his stance on THC a centerpiece of her campaign. At Endo Dispensary & Wellness in Rowlett, owner Mike Brown said the...

Texas · 3d

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Krugerville request turns into dog fight

Fingers were pointed back and forth at the Oct. 28 Krugerville City Council meeting. The cause: a request for a specific use permit to allow for a dog boarding facility at 4620 U.S. 377, Building 6, also known as Urban Doghouse. A neighboring business, Canine Cowboy owner Erin Balon, spoke...

Krugerville, TX · 4d

whatnow.com

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A Texas Orthodontic Practice with Two Locations Files for Chapter 11

Meason Dental Specialists, PLLC has filed for Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. Court filings show that the company is doing business as Meason Orthodontics, a Texas-based orthodontic practice. Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court...

Mckinney, TX · 3d