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Grand Prairie Shuts Down Popular Parks Over Safety Concerns, Leaves Community Awaiting Answers
Grand Prairie's favorite green spots are off-limits for now. In what’s an abrupt door-shutting on sunny day plans, Joe Pool Lake's popular hangs – Lynn Creek and Britton Parks have been slapped with a "no entry" order, with an additional day-use timeout for Loyd Park. Officials haven't spilled the tea on the exact why, but the word on the street is safety concerns have prompted the shutdown.
Schools closed for a second day after North Texas storms
GARLAND, Texas - Several North Texas school districts remain closed because of the storm damage and campus power outages. Garland ISD canceled classes again on Wednesday. Thursday is scheduled to be the final day of school in Garland. The district said it will update families as soon as possible about the plans for the final day.
Update: Denton County under Flood Watch through Friday evening
Following Thursday’s showers and storms that moved through North Texas, the National Weather Service has placed much of DFW, including Denton County, under a Flood Watch through 7 p.m. Friday. More storms are expected to bring 1-3 inches of rain through the area early Friday morning. Drivers are urged...
Arlington Rolls Out Smaller Trash Cans in June, Heeding Residents' Calls for Easier Handling
The City of Arlington is rolling out smaller trash cans in June, catering to the clamor of residents wanting to swap the hefty 95-gallon bins currently lining the streets for a more manageable 65-gallon. According to the City of Arlington, Texas, the scaled-down receptacles represent the final step in the municipal trash service's makeover.
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