Celina
Celina, TX · Municipal
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Dallas opens first pocket park in north Lake Highlands
For years, a city-owned stormwater detention pond in north Lake Highlands was overgrown, poorly maintained and sometimes used as a dumping ground. Now, the Bushmills Road property is becoming a place where neighbors can walk, enjoy nature and get to know one another. The green space is the first project...
hoodline.com
Arlington Council Taps Aubrey Leader for TML Seat After Fraud Case Surfaces
Arlington city leaders unanimously voted Tuesday evening to name Aubrey City Council member Mike Browning to the Texas Municipal League's board of directors, after Mayor Jim Ross and the council paused mid-meeting to review allegations about the seat's current holder. The decision followed a tense afternoon work session where Ross addressed claims involving incumbent Mary Sarver, who has held the Region 8 director post for two years.
The Cross Timbers Gazette
Concerns reload after another bullet was found at Northlake middle school
A Northlake middle school can’t seem to shake its bullet problem as more discharged ammunition was found on the campus. Toward the end of the school day Wednesday, a coach at Barksdale Middle School found a stray bullet on the tennis courts. Northwest ISD Superintendent Mark Foust notified families...
The Home Brief
dmagazine.com
Dallas Horror Stories, in Six Words
Back in 2017, we crafted 20 only-in-Dallas stories to petrify North Texas. And because brevity is the soul of wit horror, we decided to tell each of those spine-tingling yarns in only six words. Once again, we’ve updated our collection with a few timely—and quite ghastly—tales. See if you can...
The Cross Timbers Gazette
Argyle ISD trustee resigns shortly after being appointed president
The Argyle ISD Board of Trustees continues to lose members. The district announced Thursday in an email to families that board President Sam Slaton has resigned. Slaton, a longtime board member, most recently returned to the board in July after being appointed to fill the vacancy left by elected trustee Josh Westrom, who resigned in June.
myfamilytravels.com
This Texas Abbey Has Quiet Grounds and Architecture That Feel Far Removed From City Life
Some of the limestone blocks in this Texas abbey weigh two and a half tons, yet the wooden roof inside seems to float above the walls. Narrow windows filter daylight across rough stone, giving the chapel a striking look without elaborate decoration. The monastery was established by Cistercian monks who...
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fortworthreport.org
Arlington city leaders cast vote for municipal organization leader amid concerns about incumbent
Arlington leaders voted Tuesday evening to name Aubrey City Council member Mike Browning to the Texas Municipal League’s board of directors. The resolution to nominate Browning to the post comes after the Denton City Council last week delayed its vote on the matter, according to the Denton Record-Chronicle. Denton...
sachsenews.com
Collin College marks milestone in Wylie construction
Mayor Matthew Porter, center, signs a beam at the Friday, Oct. 24, topping-off ceremony at Collin College. Craig Kelly/City of Wylie. Construction of Collin College’s new Workforce Education Center at its Wylie Campus reached a milestone Friday, Oct. 23, with a topping-out ceremony celebrating progress on the facility, scheduled to open in fall 2027.
Plano Magazine
Plano Pacers host runs of varying distances every month at Plano parks
Plano Pacers Running Club was founded by the City of Plano Parks & Recreation department in 1978, and has operated as a nonprofit running club since then. The club holds two races each month, with practices and competitions of varying distances and event types throughout the year. Every month, hundreds...
The Garden Magazine
richardsontoday.com
Richardson Public Library Grand Reopening Set for Nov. 21 at 1 p.m.
The City of Richardson will celebrate the Grand Reopening of the Richardson Public Library at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, following a renovation of the facility at 421 W. Arapaho Rd. The newly renovated Library features expanded spaces, improved accessibility and new amenities designed to better serve residents while preserving the building’s distinctive architectural character.
sachsenews.com
Wylie ISD trustee candidates disclose finance activity
Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide four Wylie ISD Board of Trustees races. Election Day voting in Collin County is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting runs through Friday, Oct. 30. Eight candidates are seeking four seats on the Wylie ISD board....
advocatemag.com
Inwood Village kicks of holiday season with first-ever Village Stroll on Nov. 7
The holiday season is arriving early at Inwood Village. Residents can enjoy an afternoon of festive activities, local shopping, live entertainment and interactive art during the shopping center’s first-ever Village Stroll on Saturday, Nov. 7. From 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mallory Baureis, director of L&B Realty Advisors, the...