Mesquite
Mesquite, TX · Municipal
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The Bushes have picked a side in their church's high-stakes UMC fight
The affluent church recently rejected the national denomination's authority.
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North Texas family fights Rowlett’s eminent domain effort to acquire six-decade-old property
ROWLETT, Texas — A Rowlett family is fighting the city’s effort to acquire their property through eminent domain for a road improvement project, saying the city’s offer does not adequately compensate them for a home that has been in their family for over six decades. Brothers Tim...
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Thousands in Dallas receive holiday meals as Texas leads nation in food insecurity
DALLAS - The seventh annual Center Table Fall Harvest food drive is distributing 1,000 meal boxes to Dallas families Tuesday morning to combat rising food insecurity ahead of Thanksgiving. Center Table Fall Harvest. What we know:. A holiday tradition returns to Dallas Tuesday morning to help feed thousands of North...
secretdallas.com
Packed with a massive new winter ice rink and spectacular rooftop skyline views, downtown Dallas’ iconic Klyde Warren Park is officially launching an incredible $44.6 million expansion
One of Dallas’ most distinctive green spaces is getting bigger—and the plans include a new spot to take in the skyline. Klyde Warren Park’s Phase 2.0 expansion will extend the park westward toward Field Street, adding a glass-and-steel pavilion, a rooftop terrace and an outdoor lawn that will transform into an ice-skating rink during winter. The project will grow the park from 5.4 to 7.1 acres by covering another section of Woodall Rodgers Freeway.
dallasexaminer.com
North Texas schools put kindness into their lesson plans
Eight school districts and three private schools serving 213,390 students will take part in North Texas Kindness Week presented by Thanks-Giving Foundation, Nov. 7-14. The foundation operates Thanks-Giving Square, an interfaith space in downtown Dallas that hosts gatherings, civic conversations and educational programs built around respect, civility, kindness and gratitude. The week asks people across the region to bring kindness into their classrooms, workplaces, congregations and neighborhoods.
Alternet
GOP still hasn’t paid the city of Dallas. The council just ordered an audit
A group of Dallas City Council members is demanding answers about who approved an $800,000 Republican midterm convention in September without requiring an upfront deposit. Now, the city says it is stuck with the bill and is requesting an audit, KERA reports. Council members are also seeking clarification on who is responsible for collecting reimbursement from the Republican National Committee. “The city has yet to receive reimbursement from the RNC for additional public safety costs incurred during the convention, leaving Dallas taxpayers to cover expenses that should have been repaid,” states...
NBC Dallas-Fort Worth
Where to find Veterans Day 2026 deals and discounts in North Texas
Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, and restaurants and businesses across North Texas are recognizing military service members with free meals, discounted food, and other special offers. From complimentary burgers and barbecue to coffee, desserts, and steak dinners, dozens of businesses are offering promotions to veterans and active-duty military...
Yahoo!
Nation's tallest indoor Christmas tree goes up at Galleria Dallas
DALLAS - "Santa's elves" put together the nation's tallest indoor Christmas tree in North Texas. Crews began constructing the 95-foot tree at Galleria Dallas earlier this month. The tree was placed in the center of the mall's iconic skating rink. It features more than 215,000 lights and 15,000 ornaments. The...
fox4news.com
'Puck no': Plano residents discuss Dallas Stars arena tax rejection at city council meeting
Plano voters rejected Proposition A on election day, which would have implemented a venue tax to help fund a Dallas Stars arena and entertainment district. On Monday, Plano residents spoke at a city council meeting to continue voicing their opposition to the stadium, although the arena did get some support from speakers.
texasview.org
New Year’s Eve in Texas: 10 Places and Access Checks
Planning New Year’s Eve in Texas with a wheelchair, walker or other mobility needs starts with checking the actual event layout. A venue’s everyday access does not guarantee step-free routes, reserved seating, accessible restrooms or an unobstructed fireworks view during a crowded celebration. The ten places below are...