Westlake
Westlake, TX · Municipal
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Denton Picks New Sites for Senior Center and Library, Citing Flood Risk
Denton's 1977-built senior center sits inside a 100-year FEMA floodplain, where major storms could bring three feet of water into the building, according to the city's director of capital projects. That flood risk, combined with cramped space at the South Branch Library, pushed the Denton City Council to unanimously direct staff this week to move forward with brand-new locations for both facilities.
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Dallas opens first pocket park in north Lake Highlands
For years, a city-owned stormwater detention pond in north Lake Highlands was overgrown, poorly maintained and sometimes used as a dumping ground. Now, the Bushmills Road property is becoming a place where neighbors can walk, enjoy nature and get to know one another. The green space is the first project...
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The Cross Timbers Gazette
The Home Brief
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Dallas Horror Stories, in Six Words
Back in 2017, we crafted 20 only-in-Dallas stories to petrify North Texas. And because brevity is the soul of wit horror, we decided to tell each of those spine-tingling yarns in only six words. Once again, we’ve updated our collection with a few timely—and quite ghastly—tales. See if you can...
The Cross Timbers Gazette
Argyle ISD trustee resigns shortly after being appointed president
The Argyle ISD Board of Trustees continues to lose members. The district announced Thursday in an email to families that board President Sam Slaton has resigned. Slaton, a longtime board member, most recently returned to the board in July after being appointed to fill the vacancy left by elected trustee Josh Westrom, who resigned in June.
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This Texas Abbey Has Quiet Grounds and Architecture That Feel Far Removed From City Life
Some of the limestone blocks in this Texas abbey weigh two and a half tons, yet the wooden roof inside seems to float above the walls. Narrow windows filter daylight across rough stone, giving the chapel a striking look without elaborate decoration. The monastery was established by Cistercian monks who...
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fortworthreport.org
Arlington city leaders cast vote for municipal organization leader amid concerns about incumbent
Arlington leaders voted Tuesday evening to name Aubrey City Council member Mike Browning to the Texas Municipal League’s board of directors. The resolution to nominate Browning to the post comes after the Denton City Council last week delayed its vote on the matter, according to the Denton Record-Chronicle. Denton...
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Collin College marks milestone in Wylie construction
Mayor Matthew Porter, center, signs a beam at the Friday, Oct. 24, topping-off ceremony at Collin College. Craig Kelly/City of Wylie. Construction of Collin College’s new Workforce Education Center at its Wylie Campus reached a milestone Friday, Oct. 23, with a topping-out ceremony celebrating progress on the facility, scheduled to open in fall 2027.
Plano Magazine
Plano Pacers host runs of varying distances every month at Plano parks
Plano Pacers Running Club was founded by the City of Plano Parks & Recreation department in 1978, and has operated as a nonprofit running club since then. The club holds two races each month, with practices and competitions of varying distances and event types throughout the year. Every month, hundreds...