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Coppell City Council to host final budget workshop
The Coppell City Council will hold its third and final budget workshop at 6 p.m. July 29 at the city council chambers. In preparation for the 2024-25 fiscal year, the council has hosted workshops for residents and business owners to participate and provide feedback. Council will hear from staff and discuss the city’s general operating fund on July 29.
Coppell watering schedule restricted to twice per week
Mandatory Stage 1 water restrictions are in effect, limiting irrigation to two days per week. Residential customers with even-numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays and Saturdays, while odd-numbered addresses are allowed on Wednesdays and Sundays. Businesses, schools and city facilities can water on Fridays and Mondays. Automatic irrigation systems are...
Coppell Chamber to host leadership seminar for students
The Coppell Chamber of Commerce will host a presentation on leadership and social skills for students from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 29 at 275 S. Denton Tap Road. Motivational speaker Lori Vann, who has appeared on ESPN, NBC, ABC, Fox News and in The Dallas Morning News, will provide real-world tips for students on becoming effective leaders, community members and friends.
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Dallas County
Breaking News: First Human Case of West Nile Virus Hits Dallas County, Health Officials Warn. Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus for the year. This alarming news has prompted officials to urge residents to take necessary precautions to protect...
Missing 60-Year-Old Rogelio Diaz Hernandez Found Safe in DFW Area, Lewisville Police Express Gratitude to Community
A day of tension and concern was ameliorated with relief as the Lewisville Police Department confirmed the safe location of Rogelio Diaz Hernandez, a 60-year-old man reported missing on Wednesday. According to the Lewisville Police Department, Mr. Hernandez had medical conditions that necessitated medication and specialized care, intensifying the urgency of finding him promptly after he was last seen in the vicinity of the 1200 block of Granada Street.
Mary Kay Hits the Sweet Spot on Speed for Mascara Packaging Line
Cosmetics institution Mary Kay’s Lewisville, Texas facility contains 20 packaging lines that serve the company's whole gamut of cosmetics products, from creams and lotions to colognes and lipsticks. Industry equipment veteran George Bode, now manager of corporate engineering, joined the company in 2016 with more than two decades of...
Lewisville ISD preps students with back-to-school fair
Lewisville ISD will host its annual back-to-school fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 3 at Lewisville High School. The event is designed to provide more than 6,000 students with free supplies, backpacks and other resources for the 2024-25 school year.
Carrollton Police Department Celebrates Staff at Q2 Awards Ceremony, Emphasizes Community and Teamwork
There's a buzz of appreciation in the air for the team at Carrollton Police Department after their Q2 Awards Ceremony. Recognizing the seemingly tireless efforts of their staff, the department took to social media to express their pride. "We are incredibly grateful and proud to have so many kind, dedicated, and hardworking people work for our department!" the Carrollton Police Department shared in a gleeful post.
The Colony police officer recalls life-saving moment he pulled man from burning car
THE COLONY, Texas - A police officer in The Colony is being credited with saving a man trapped in a burning car. Officer Edwardo Hernandez has only been on the job at The Colony Police Department for 19 months, but his eight and a half year career in law enforcement prepared him for the moment.
Divers off Texas coast lost at sea for 36 hours, rescued by Coast Guard
MATAGORDA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two divers were rescued after being lost at sea for over 36 hours off the Texas coast. On Wednesday afternoon, Sector Corpus Christi watch standers received word that the two divers were last seen on the surface of “unfavorable weather conditions,” the Coast Guard announced. The divers were not seen again […]
FEMA provides aid to those looking for generators amid shortage after Beryl
If you are considering getting a generator so your family never sits in the dark again, here is a warning: you may not get one anytime soon.From small to large, finding a generator right now can be a challenge, so be prepared to wait weeks, if not longer.Hurricane Beryl knocked out so many power lines that it took weeks to restore power to southeast Texas.As you can imagine, the prolonged outage has led people to look for generators, to avoid a repeat of the power crisis.If you are looking for a whole-home standby generator, it could take weeks for a...
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...
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