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Dallas E. coli cases linked to State Fair of Texas
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Dallas suburbs are creating their own centers of gravity with walkable downtowns
When Leah Holden moved to a loft apartment in Frisco's historic downtown two months ago, she felt like she had stepped into an episode of "Gilmore Girls." Characters in the idyllic early 2000s television show regularly pass musicians busking in the town square as they walk to the diner where they know all their fellow patrons.
NBC Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas church joins statewide ‘Black Out Sunday' voting initiative
As early voting continues, more than 2,000 churches across Texas have committed to participating in a statewide effort to encourage voter turnout during the 2026 midterm elections, according to organizers. The initiative, called "Black Out Sunday," encourages eligible voters to research candidates and issues, make a voting plan and help...
advocatemag.com
Pat Green draws big crowd to Exchange Club Oktoberfest
Flag Pole Hill was as busy as a fire ant pile stomped by a giant cowboy boot Saturday as Lake Highlands’ own Exchange Club hosted Oktoberfest Dallas and the one and only Pat Green. Young families, beer aficionados and everyone in between enjoyed live music, yummy food, fun games and perfect weather.
mysouthlakenews.com
Southlake’s Updated E-Bike Rules
Electric bikes are a popular way to get around Southlake, but riders need to understand the rules for safe travel. In the latest SLK City Spotlight, Mayor Shawn McCaskill and Southlake Police Department Corporal Corey Ventura explain key regulations for e-bikes, bicycles, and scooters. Topics include helmet requirements, speed limits...
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Southlake Reopens Streets Near Town Hall After DiwaliFest Access Complaints
Southlake officials reopened streets near Town Hall on Saturday after complaints that DiwaliFest closures affected access to the early voting site. The Tarrant County Republican Party filed legal action over access concerns, The Dallas Morning News reported. The city said it worked with festival organizers to reduce the event’s footprint and make more parking available, while maintaining that Town Hall’s entrances stayed open to voters throughout the day. Organizers canceled the fireworks show, and the city later reopened remaining streets near Rustin and Family parks, the newspaper reported.
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Rain in store for North Texas Halloween week
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Water Leak Investigation at State Highway 114 and Southmont Drive
Beginning Tuesday, October 27, Public Works will investigate a water leak near a fire hydrant at Southmont Drive and E. State Highway 114. Work is expected to be completed by Thursday, October 29, weather permitting, with daily work hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this time, the right-turn...
Dallas Observer
New DART CEO faces subpoenas as suburban board reps, Addison mayor weigh in
Suburban representatives on the DART Board fought against hiring Nathaniel Ford as the agency’s next CEO. Two months later, with Ford set to officially begin Monday and facing a subpoena in Florida, some board members’ concerns remain. The DART Board approved “Candidate A” from a pool of three...
The Cross Timbers Gazette
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Interstate 30 shut down in both directions through downtown Dallas
DALLAS - All eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 30 through downtown Dallas are shut down for the weekend as part of the ongoing $888 million I-30 Canyon corridor improvement project. I-30 closed through downtown Dallas. The full closure began at 10 p.m. Saturday and will remain in place until...
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Texas' One-Bite Rule: What Arlington and Irving Families Should Know
Dogs are beloved members of many families in Arlington and Irving, and the neighborhoods, parks, and trails of the Dallas Fort Worth area are full of them. Most dogs never hurt anyone. When one does, the consequences can be painful and frightening, especially when a child is involved. Texas law handles dog bites in a way that surprises many people, because owners are not automatically responsible every time their dog bites someone. A concept known as the one-bite rule often shapes the outcome.
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Former McKinney Mayor Warns Religious Freedom Is “Fragile” After Mosque Fight Turns Ugly
Southern Methodist University — Summit Panel Discussion Venue. The McKinney City Council’s approval of a proposed mosque campus became more than a land-use dispute: the decision prompted a recall effort and sharpened debate over how local officials treat religious institutions. Former Mayor George Fuller later pointed to the conflict as a warning about the gap between religious liberty as a principle and its practice in public life.