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Barron’s Branch construction to cause road closures
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Construction is officially underway at Barron’s Branch, with crews beginning to uncover the long-buried creek as a major first step toward creating a new downtown Waco community space. The city says that starting on Monday, November 9, University Parks Drive will be fully closed between Washington Avenue and Bosque Boulevard […]
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Friendship Villa planned to bring affordable housing, support services to Waco
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A proposed affordable housing development in Waco would combine 65 apartments with support services for residents seeking to live independently. Friendship Villa is planned for an empty lot at 2001 South 18th St., next to the Waco ISD Transportation Center. The project is expected to cost about $20 million.
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Chron.com
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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Frisco Names Three Finalists For Next Fire Chief
Frisco is narrowing its search for the city's next fire chief to three candidates, following a nationwide recruitment process that attracted 43 applicants. The city of Frisco announced the finalists after completing its search in October, with Plano-based Clear Career Professionals leading the recruitment effort. The candidates include two current Texas fire department leaders and one Virginia-based chief. The finalists are Christopher Granger, division chief and EMS chief for Prince William County Fire and Rescue in Virginia; Brent Shanklin, assistant chief of operations for the Arlington Fire Department; and Les Stephens, a retired fire chief who most recently led the San Marcos Fire Department. Meet The Finalists Each candidate brings decades of fire service experience, along with leadership backgrounds overseeing personnel, operations and department growth. Granger has more than 25 years of experience with Prince William County Fire and Rescue, where he leads EMS field operations for 700 career personnel and 250 operational volunteers. He has worked his way through several leadership positions, including training chief and shift commander, as the department grew from 500 to 850 personnel. Outside the fire service, Granger spent 10 years as an elected county board supervisor in Fauquier County, Virginia, including two terms as
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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.
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Texas football powerhouse out of playoffs after court ruling
Just a few days ago, Argyle Liberty Christian (TX) announced that it would be seeking legal action against the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) decision to ban the Warriors from postseason play . On Tuesday, a Denton County Courthouse denied the school's request for a temporary restraining order. Charles Baggarly of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that the decision was announced after several hours of deliberation. The ruling keeps Liberty Christian out of the TAPPS Division I postseason. According to Baggarly, 362nd Judicial District Court Judge Bruce McFarling ruled that TAPPS did not do anything illegal or against public policy. The ruling from McFarling came down to proper due process, not whether the athlete was coached by Griffin or if the athlete was ineligible. More: Texas high school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10, Week 13 The first round of the postseason was moved back a week to allow for changes to be made to the eight-team bracket. Liberty Christian, led by five-star Oklahoma linebacker commit Cooper Witten, was viewed by many as the favorite to win the state championship in the division. TAPPS' original decision was based on findings that found the program broke the
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Viola High School graduate has new elementary school named after her in Texas
Marilyn Hampton recently had a Texas school named after her. Photos credited to Eva D. Coleman / Aubrey ISD. A Viola High School graduate has received a huge honor by having a new elementary school named after her in Texas. The Aubrey, Texas Independent School District is naming their new school the Marilyn Hampton Elementary School in honor of their longtime custodian. Hampton is a 1968 graduate of Viola.
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'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.
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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...
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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...