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3 men plead guilty to one case in a string of mail carrier robberies, authorities offer $150k for any info
Authorities are offering a $150,000 reward for information about who is robbing mail carriers across North Texas. At least three mail carriers in the area have been robbed in recent weeks.
Legends at Chase Oaks Apartments owners to add 70 units
The owner of the Legends at Chase Oaks apartment complex, StarPoint Properties, plans to add two dog parks, 2,000 square feet to a clubhouse and 70 new units. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) A plan for additional units and upgrades in the Legends at Chase Oaks apartment complex in Plano is set...
Plano teen receives Red Cross award for helping save woman's life
PLANO, Texas - A Plano teen was recognized for his quick action to save someone's life. 17-year-old Adrian Ponce was given the American Red Cross certificate of merit by Plano's mayor. Ponce was volunteering at the City House Gala last September when he rushed to help Marcia Hansen after she...
Wylie Police Issue Alert as Unlocked Cars Lead to Spike in Burglaries, Extra Patrols To Be Deployed
As the city gears up for warmer days, a spike in car burglaries has the Wylie Police Department urging locals to double-check their vehicle locks. According to a recent post on the department's Facebook page, every car involved in the recent burglary spree was left unlocked. "We have recently had a significant uptick in car burglaries where every car burglarized was left unlocked," the Wylie Police Department stated, highlighting an avoidable risk taken by many vehicle owners.
iCode Signs 100th Franchise Location In Allen, Texas
iCode, a coding and STEM learning program for kids, has signed its 100th franchise agreement, furthering its national footprint and reinforcing its commitment to advancing STEM education across the United States. The newest location will open in Allen, Texas. This 100th iCode location will be owned and operated by tech sector veteran Saleema Syed, who brings more than 25 years of industry experience to her new franchise. “We were drawn to iCode because it doesn’t just focus on technical skills; it also addresses the soft skills often overlooked in the tech community,” said the Syed. “After researching other educational models, we recognized that iCode offers a...
Hollabaugh Recreation Center Opens in West Garland, Offering a New Hub for Fitness and Community Life
West Garland residents have a new reason to get out and get fit with the grand opening of the Hollabaugh Recreation Center. Boasting 14,000 square feet of renovated space, the center features an array of amenities designed to serve the community's diverse interests and wellness needs. The newly minted facility includes two multipurpose rooms, a warming kitchen for event catering, a Body Shops fitness room for those looking to tone up, a single-court gymnasium coupled with an indoor walking track for year-round exercise, and an outdoor pavilion for social gatherings in the fresh air.
Deadline to protest property taxes in North Texas is fast approaching
DALLAS — Some North Texas residents are shocked and surprised to find out their property values and property taxes have sky-rocketed in 2024 compared to 2023."I almost cried. I was like, this is crazy," says Dallas County homeowner, Sandra Avalos.Avalos lives in South Oak Cliff and says her home's value increased by nearly $40,000 and she is now looking to pay $1,000 more in property taxes compared to last year. "I'm not going to be able to afford this. I still have a kid that has all these needs. So, this is not feasible," Avalos said.Property values are going up in...
Farmers Branch police looking for driver who hit pedestrian, fled scene
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas - Farmers Branch police are looking for a suspect who hit a pedestrian with their car and drove off. A 67-year-old woman was crossing Valley View Lane near I-35 on Friday night when she was hit by a dark SUV in the right-hand lane. The woman was...
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