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Celina City Council renames CR 58 segment
A portion of CR 58 in Celina will soon be known as North Celina Parkway. (Community Impact staff) A portion of CR 58 in Celina will soon be known as North Celina Parkway. Celina City Council members approved renaming an approximately 1-mile portion of North CR 58 during a May 14 meeting.
Several Texoma baseball stars earn all-state honors
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Following a great high school baseball season, several area athlete have been named to the all-state team by the coaches. Gunter standout Cade Dodson named to the all-state elite team, which is the top recognition by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association. Dodson was tremendous for the Tigers this season. His teammate, Brooks Griggs-Bell, was named 1st team all-state pitcher. Carter Layton was named 2nd team all-state as a catcher. Tigers outfielder Jarrett Waggoner was named 2nd team as well.
ICYMI: Celina leaders release storm recovery plans and 4 more city updates
Open space, playgrounds, walking trails and more are planned for Wilson Creek Park. (Rendering courtesy city of Celina) Catch up with five of the latest stories coming out of the city of Celina. A tornado touched down in northeast Celina on May 25. The tornado is being referred to as...
University of North Texas names Harrison Keller sole finalist for system president
Harrison Keller has been announced as the next president of the University of North Texas. (Courtesy Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board) Harrison Keller has been announced as the next president of the University of North Texas, according to a university news release. Keller succeeds Neal Smatresk, who led the university...
Emergency siren tests important in busy storm season
When a deadly tornado hit Valley View in Cooke County last month a malfunction prevented firefighters from activating emergency sirens. Cities across North Texas usually have a routine of when and how to regularly check outdoor emergency sirens. It has already been a destructive and deadly spring storm season in...
HCA Texas hospital taps new CFO
Andy Kelly has been tapped as CFO of Medical City Frisco (Texas), part Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare's Medical City Healthcare in Dallas. In his new role, Mr. Kelly will report all financial departments at the hospital, including patient access, finance, case management, health information management, revenue integrity, IT&S and supply chain, according to a June 6 Medical City Healthcare news release.
Gunter man jailed after fatal stabbing at Durant casino
DURANT, Okla. (KTEN) — A Gunter, Texas, man is in the Bryan County Jail following a fatal stabbing at the Sky Tower parking garage at Choctaw Casino and Resort Sunday night. Choctaw Lighthorse Police said 20-year-old Antonio Anthony Latham is behind bars on a charge of first degree murder in connection with the death of Phillip Wingfield, 51, of Atoka, Oklahoma.
Frisco Police Warn of Rising Porch Pirate Incidents as Summer Approaches
As we gear into the summer months, the inconvenient truth of "porch pirates" is hitting home for residents across our neighborhoods. The Frisco Police Department recently issued a warning on this very issue, cautioning the public via social media about the rise of these package thieves as the temperature rises.
From the June 7th, “Friday Staff Reports to City Council” Government
Your browser does not support the audio element. The Friday Staff Report to City Council provides weekly updates between staff and Council. The report highlights several key updates: yard waste and brush collection services will start earlier to protect staff from the summer heat, the City received strong ‘AA+’ credit ratings for bond sales, and Denton Municipal Electric was recognized for mutual aid during tornado recovery. A public workshop on the Denton Enterprise Airport Master Plan will be held on June 26, and paving work at IOOF Cemetery is scheduled for June 12-14. Additionally, mosquito monitoring for West Nile Virus has begun. In response to Council Member requests, a pothole on Hobson Lane was temporarily filled and scheduled for a permanent fix, and concerns about smart irrigation systems and water conservation were addressed.
Bobcats to remember: Saying goodbye to five of Celina's top male seniors
One of the more entertaining aspects of covering high school sports in the Metroplex are the interactions – both personal and as a spectator – with athletes. During my time I have had the opportunity to profile and follow the career paths of some worthy athletes in Celina and surrounding areas, and it’s time to look at a handful of students who have been downright impressive over the years.
Four BoomerJack's Locations Are Rebranding
On Deck Concepts, the restaurant group behind BoomerJack’s Grill, Sidecar Social, and Bedford Icehouse, announced this week that it had initiated a rebranding of its four original BoomerJack’s stores as District 21 Sports Kitchen. The first store opened this week in Murphy, a town in Collin County. When...
Top of the class: District champion Memorial leads the way on 10-5A all-district team
Memorial has been trending upward in recent years, coming off back-to-back playoff appearances, the first two in program history. This spring, the Warriors raised the bar once again, as they captured the 10-5A championship for the first time ever.
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