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Waco man marks 50 years working at Oakwood Cemetery
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Joe Cervantez has worked at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco for 50 years. For half a century, he has helped make sure everything is ready when families arrive to say their final goodbyes. “This is something I’ve always loved to do and something I’ve always done,” Cervantez...
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TxDOT seeks public input on proposed roundabout at US 84, Business 77 in Waco
WACO, Texas — A major Waco interchange could be redesigned to include a two-lane roundabout, with improvements being considered by the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to the US 84 and Business 77 intersection, commonly known as the Potts Interchange, in McLennan County.
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Veterans One Stop hosts Thanksgiving luncheon for veterans and families
Veterans One Stop is inviting veterans and their families to share a meal at its annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Nov. 19 at the Lee Lockwood Library and Museum. Melinda Bonds and Dawn Olsen join us to discuss the event and the organization’s resources for Waco veterans.
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Frisco ISD Eyes Demolition of Staley Middle School
Frisco ISD officials are recommending the demolition of Staley Middle School, which is scheduled to close at the end of the 2025-26 school year but still costs the district roughly $300,000 a year just to keep running. The recommendation came out of a board sustainability workshop on Monday, where staff laid out three options for the school's future: renovating and repurposing it, selling it, or tearing it down.
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Texas football powerhouse out of playoffs after court ruling
Just a few days ago, Argyle Liberty Christian (TX) announced that it would be seeking legal action against the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) decision to ban the Warriors from postseason play . On Tuesday, a Denton County Courthouse denied the school's request for a temporary restraining order. Charles Baggarly of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that the decision was announced after several hours of deliberation. The ruling keeps Liberty Christian out of the TAPPS Division I postseason. According to Baggarly, 362nd Judicial District Court Judge Bruce McFarling ruled that TAPPS did not do anything illegal or against public policy. The ruling from McFarling came down to proper due process, not whether the athlete was coached by Griffin or if the athlete was ineligible. More: Texas high school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10, Week 13 The first round of the postseason was moved back a week to allow for changes to be made to the eight-team bracket. Liberty Christian, led by five-star Oklahoma linebacker commit Cooper Witten, was viewed by many as the favorite to win the state championship in the division. TAPPS' original decision was based on findings that found the program broke the
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Nobody Is Shocked That This Texas City Was Just Named One Of The Happiest In America
Somewhere between the perfectly maintained parks and the smell of something incredible coming from a food hall the size of a small country, Plano, Texas quietly became one of the happiest cities in America. And honestly, once you spend a little time here, the only surprising thing is that it...
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‘Rent’s Still Due, But the Intersection Will be Fabulous’: Texas Democrats Under Fire as Dallas Wants Gov.-elect Hinojosa to Put Rainbows Back Into Streets
The Dallas City Council has recently contacted Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa to reinstate LGBTQ+ Pride and Black Lives Matter crosswalks in the city. The move sparked mixed reactions from Texas residents, many of whom believed this was not a major priority for a new government. According to Advocate, the council...
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Volunteers pack 30,000 meals for North Texas families
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AT&T reveals first look at massive new Plano headquarters as construction begins
A single blue balloon floating above a massive construction site in North Texas is offering a glimpse of what's to come as AT&T prepares to transform 54 acres into its new corporate headquarters. The balloon, visible along Legacy Drive in Plano, marks the future location of a 250-foot cell tower...