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Dallas could restore decorative crosswalks after Gov.-elect Hinojosa takes office
DALLAS - A new administration in Austin could mean the return of colorful crosswalks in Oak Lawn and Fair Park. Dallas City Councilman Chad West has asked Dallas City Manager Kim Tolbert to contact Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa's office to inquire about restoring decorative crosswalks across the city. West cites "community...
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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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'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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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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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.