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Texoma county added to FEMA storm disaster list
Central Texas (FOX 44) — Residents of Montague, Denton, and Dallas Counties can join with several other Texas residents in seeking help from FEMA’s Individual Assistance program following storms that ravaged the area. This program provides funding for expenses such as temporary housing, emergency home repairs, uninsured and underinsured personal property losses, disaster legal services, […]
60,000 people expected at the three-day Fan Expo Dallas
NORTH TEXAS – About 60,000 people are expected to attend the three-day Fan Expo Dallas at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. It's the largest gaming, sci-fi, horror, and anime convention in Texas.Fans of comic books, movies, and TV competed in cosplay contests, attended meet and greets with their favorite stars, and took in iconic characters at exhibits.The Rodriguez couple drove five hours from San Antonio for their 4th expo."The vibes are great. It's like big city, small town kind of vibes. We love meeting people who have the same interests as us and people who are crazy big fans...
City of Frisco breaks ground on redevelopment project in historic downtown
The city of Frisco is known for being one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Modern buildings and new development have been the norm in recent years but at the same time, city leaders have their sights set on the past. On Friday morning, they plan to break ground...
Dallas kicks off Summer of Safety with two-day outdoor festival
DALLAS - The City of Dallas kicked off its Summer of Safety with a two-day outdoor festival at Old City Park. "I think it's awesome. We live just a few blocks away. This green space has been underutilized for a while, so I think reviving it will be awesome," said Naima Hill.
Plano News Roundup: New screening walls coming to Stone Lake Estates and other updates
Screening walls will be replaced in Stone Lake Estates. Maintenance and replacement of deteriorating neighborhood screening walls is funded as part of the 2023-2024 Street Improvements Community Investment Program. At a May 28 meeting, the Plano City Council approved repairs totaling $399,829 for the removal and replacement of approximately 3,800 linear feet of brick screening walls.
TwoGether Land Festival Brought The Nostalgic Heat To Dallas
Maybe it was the over-95-degree thick, humid air creating a sweltering utopia under the blaring Dallas sun. Maybe it was the mesquite barbeque pit smoke and the sugary smell of high-caffeine sweet tea swirling together to form a fragrant oasis. It very well could have been a mystical combination of Martell Swift cognac shots, deep-fried catfish nuggets, and Lousiana hot sauce, linking up in my digestive system inducing the undeniable itis. Whatever the case, the inaugural TwoGether Land Festival almost did not seem real, until it was. Latto Gets Religious With Thee Stallion And Flo Milli, Lupe Fiasco Eats, Cash Cobain...
Town of Little Elm announces cancellations, changes to July 4 programming due to flooding concerns
The Town of Little Elm has announced changes to its Fourth of July programming and the cancellation of several activities associated with the July Jubilee event in Little Elm Park due to flooding caused by recent heavy rains. The announcement was made on Thursday, June 6, that due to the...
Dallas Welcomes the Summer Season with the City Park Summer Fun Outdoor Festival This Saturday
Ready for a weekend filled with fun and sun, Dallas Park and Recreation is rolling out the welcome mat for the City Park Summer Fun Outdoor Festival this Saturday, June 8. The family-friendly event, taking place at City Park – better known to locals as Old City Park – promises a full day of activities and entertainment that caters to all ages. According to the City of Dallas, the festival will kick off the summer season in style.
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