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Voters reject $817.5 million bond package for fast-growing Collin County

Collin County voters rejected all four proposals in an $817.5 million bond package Tuesday night, denying county officials authorization to borrow money for roads, jail facilities, parks and a new building for the elections department. The largest measures would have provided $475 million for roads and $296.5 million for courts...

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Mother-son duo running elected offices in North Texas

Texas State Rep. Rhetta Bowers and her son, Rowlett Deputy Mayor Pro Tem John P. Bowers III, are both serving their communities in elected office — one at the state Capitol and the other in the city they have called home for decades. The two spoke with FOX 26 Executive Producer Matt Horn for "Isiah Factor Uncensored: Primetime Live."

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Over 3,000 Jobs Up For Grabs At Allen Career Fair

J ob seekers will have access to more than 3,000 openings in Allen this month as Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas brings its annual Hiring Red, White & You! career fair to Collin County. The free event takes place Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center, 777 Watters Creek Blvd. Based on employer registrations as of Oct. 28, organizers expect 110 employers offering 3,197 job openings. While Hiring Red, White & You! is designed to connect veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses with employers that value their experience, the career fair is open to all job seekers. Thousands Of Jobs Across Industries Positions range from entry-level work to professional careers paying six figures, with employers representing government, manufacturing, health care, education, finance, technology and other industries. Public safety opportunities include positions with law enforcement agencies, sheriff's offices, emergency communications departments and fire departments. Job seekers interested in skilled trades and manufacturing will find openings for welders, electricians, HVAC technicians, machine operators, CDL drivers and maintenance technicians. Participating employers include Texas Instruments, Peterbilt Motors and other North Texas manufacturers. Health care and social service organizations are recruiting nurses, caregivers

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Wylie defeats Cooper in Southtown Showdown, secures home playoff game

ABILENE, Texas — The Wylie Bulldogs defeated the Cooper Cougars 49-32 on senior night in the Southtown Showdown, extending their winning streak over their crosstown rivals to five games. The matchup had more than just bragging rights on the line. The winner would secure the No. 2 seed in...

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Sprouts Farmers Market Plants $4.9 Million Store on Anna's Booming U.S. 75 Strip

A new Sprouts Farmers Market is headed for the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and Rosamond Drive in Anna, with construction on the $4.94 million grocery project slated to begin December 7. The store is expected to cover more than 23,000 square feet once finished, part of a wave of retail development reshaping the fast-growing Collin County city.

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North Texas voters turn Republican stronghold counties blue in historic election

The largest urban county in which Republicans held a stronghold flipped Tuesday night in what Democrats are hailing as a “blue wave.”. Voters in Tarrant County resoundingly threw their support behind Democrats James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa and Alisa Simmons, according to the AP and county voting returns. The county,...

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