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McKinney recall petition results set to release soon as city review nears completion

McKinney residents could soon know the outcome of a recall petition seeking to oust four City Council members. The city secretary is expected to submit findings of her review and verification of the petition to the council next Tuesday, and the city plans to publish a draft for residents to review on Friday.

Mckinney, TX · 2d

secretdallas.com

Dallas households could receive $1,500 under Hinojosa’s Texas relief plan

Dallas households could receive a one-time $1,500 payment under a proposal backed by Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa—but several hurdles stand between the plan and your bank account. State Sen. Roland Gutierrez has filed legislation to put Hinojosa’s campaign pledge into motion, proposing roughly $17 billion in funding from the...

The Dallas Morning News

At 100, ‘Mama Lopez’ still shows up for Dallas veterans, and they show up for her

After losing her husband, Evelyn “Mama Lopez” Lopez found companionship among veterans. At 100, she is celebrating 27 years of volunteering at the Dallas VA Medical Center.

hoodline.com

East Plano 50-Home Project Clears Key Step Near High School Site

Plano’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved a preliminary replat Nov. 2 that would allow part of a 27-acre parcel once owned by Baptist Meadows Church to be divided into lots for a 50-home development. The project is north of Meadows Baptist Church and directly across the street from Plano East Senior High School.

Plano, TX · 2d

The Dallas Morning News

Highland Park Methodist asks court to block congregation from using Highland Park United name

While it recently voted to leave the United Methodist denomination, Highland Park Methodist Church argued in court documents it owns the right to the Highland Park United name.

Highland Park, TX · 1d

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Denton County Asks to Extend Stadler Car Relief

Denton County Transit Authority has asked the Federal Railroad Administration to extend a waiver so it can keep operating its Stadler diesel multiple-unit cars. The authority says the cars were built to European safety standards for crashworthiness and related safety measures. FRA published the petition on November 10, 2026, and opened it for comment through January 11, 2027. The November 10 paper is the notice and the invitation to comment.

Denton County, TX · 3d

CBS Texas

AT&T breaks ground on $1.3 billion Plano headquarters

AT&T broke ground on its $1.3 billion headquarters in Plano, a 54-acre campus designed to accommodate up to 10,000 workers.

Plano, TX · 14h

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

As Texas child care costs rise, advocates push for bigger changes in 2027

During the previous legislative session, Texas lawmakers made a historic $100 million investment in child care subsidies. But advocates say rising costs largely absorbed that investment, limiting its ability to expand access for families. Now, ahead of the 90th Texas Legislature in 2027, advocates are calling for more sustainable funding...

Texas · 1d

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

Dallas Veterans Day parade ends near site of planned Veterans Village

Dallas is moving forward with plans for a new housing community in South Oak Cliff designed specifically for veterans experiencing homelessness. Veterans Village at Patriots Crossing is planned for seven acres across from the VA hospital. Dallas greenlit the project earlier this year, transferring the land to Veterans Community Project, which plans to construct 50 tiny homes.

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The Cool Down

With little room left to grow, Texas city puts over $7 million into aging roads and sidewalks

"This forward-thinking approach results in less friction with other priorities."

Allen, TX · 3d

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Dallas County reports first child flu death

Dallas County health officials have confirmed the first pediatric flu related death in the area since 2022, prompting renewed calls for residents to take precautions as flu season continues. Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) announced the death Wednesday, Nov. 11, marking the county’s first reported flu related death...

Dallas County, TX · 1d

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

Dallas approves zoning change for $800 million tower at Preston Royal

A long-debated $800 million tower project in North Dallas received approval Tuesday night from Dallas City Council. The 9-6 vote approves a zoning change along the southwest corner of the Preston Road and Royal Lane intersection. A 7-acre parcel of property has sat undeveloped since an October 2019 tornado cut...

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The Cross Timbers Gazette

Traveling veterans memorial coming to Denton in December

A traveling memorial honoring thousands of American service members who died in wars and terrorist attacks will be on display at Golden Triangle Mall in Denton from Dec. 11-13. The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s Voices of Valor HD Tribute, along with the Texas Veterans Hall of Fame’s Pearl Harbor and...

Denton, TX · 1d

KERA

One vote breaks a tie, sending Kris Cox to the Dec. 12 runoff for Denton City Council District 1

The myth that a single person’s vote doesn’t matter was busted on Tuesday when Denton City Council candidate Kris Cox learned he will be moving forward to the District 1 runoff after beating opponent Michael Herron by one vote. Cox received 1,551 votes (20.75% of the vote) to...

Denton, TX · 1d

dallasexaminer.com

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Dallas County delivers record midterm turnout for Democrats

Last night, Texans chose a new direction, and Dallas County led the way. For the first time in more than three decades, Democrats won statewide in Texas, flipping the U.S. Senate seat, the governor's office, lieutenant governor and attorney general. Democrats also picked up seats in Congress and flipped the Texas House. A new generation of Democratic leadership will now serve this state, and every statewide victory ran through Dallas County.

Dallas County, TX · 1d

The Cross Timbers Gazette

Costco-anchored development puts Flower Mound at a crossroads, but passes P&Z

Despite the excitement around the possibility of a Costco, discussions at the latest Flower Mound Planning and Zoning meeting indicate the plan puts the town in a unique position. How does a town balance two major parts of its identity that are the main focus of its mission statement?. “The...

Flower Mound, TX · 3d

The Dallas Morning News

Dallas County to rename juvenile justice center for Tommy Lee Walker 70 years after execution

The county will remove the name of former district attorney Henry Wade, who led the prosecution of Walker for a rape and murder he could not have committed.

Dallas County, TX · 3d

fox4news.com

Dallas could restore decorative crosswalks after Gov.-elect Hinojosa takes office

DALLAS - A new administration in Austin could mean the return of colorful crosswalks in Oak Lawn and Fair Park. Dallas City Councilman Chad West has asked Dallas City Manager Kim Tolbert to contact Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa's office to inquire about restoring decorative crosswalks across the city. West cites "community...

The Dallas Morning News

$100 million condo tower coming to Dallas' Turtle Creek neighborhood

M&A DevCo’s luxury condo development, The Cypress at Turtle Creek, will include 44 units.

Dallas, TX · 2d

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