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Burleson police and firefighters to play charity football game for children

This is the ninth year that the two public safety departments will square off.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Carrollton police chief David James will retire after 15 years

He's also spent more than 36 years experience in law enforcement, including 21 years with the Dallas Police Department.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Fort Worth police sanctions in Rainbow Lounge case called “absolutely inadequate”

LGBT group renews push for independent investigation after department suspends three officers for a total of five days.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

City of Arlington will use Cowboys Stadium for world-record CPR training attempt

Oslo, you're going down!

An official Guinness adjudicator will be on hand to verify the simultaneous training of 4,500 local eighth-graders.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Denton to replace city animal shelter

The city council said it hopes to begin the groundbreaking by 2010, and the estimated cost is about $760,000.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

State approves funding for Mesquite Metro Airport

The funds will be used for fencing improvements.

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

Arlington council member to chair Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition

Kathryn Wilemon has been a member of the TRTC since its inception in 2003.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

New Lochwood Branch Library to open November 7

Plenty of parking, lotsa computers, and a Black Box Theater.

Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009

Capital campaign for new Denton animal shelter announced

Denton has a critical need for a new animal shelter to replace the existing 30-year old City of Denton shelter.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

Dallas city leaders plan to help homeless

The Dallas City Council plans to create 700 additional units of permanent supportive housing within the next five years.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

Soccer championship InterLiga returns to Frisco’s Pizza Hut Park in 2010

InterLiga determines two berths for Mexican clubs to the prestigious Copa Libertadores. Pizza Hut Park in Frisco has hosted InterLiga four times.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

Lake Dallas hosting Halloween celebration on October 30

Event is free and includes refreshments, games, prizes, candy, bounce house, and more Halloween festivities.

Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009

Richardson Coucil member runs Marine Corps Marathon for charity, mother, hospital

Richardson City Councilman Amir Omar will run the United States Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C.

Friday, Oct. 23, 2009

News of Fort Worth sewer overflow reported by Arlington officials

Don't worry, though: The discharge "does not pose a risk to public drinking water supplies."

Friday, Oct. 23, 2009

New Huffhines Recreation Center opens in Richardson

The ribbon cutting featured twisted orange and red ribbons, symbolizing Texas and OU, who were playing their rival game that day with yet another connection to sports and recreation.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009

UPDATED: Residents of Sycamore Heights in Fort Worth blast city about planned natural gas pipeline

As Chesapeake Energy prepares to run a pipeline underneath the homes on Carter Ave. in east Fort Worth, some residents of this low income neighborhood are livid.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

Photos from Coppell Oak Fest 2009

Now that Oak Fest is over, get ready for the Holiday Parade and Celebration.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009

UPDATE: Rowlett Police Department reports missing person found

Ronald Williams was reported missing by relatives on Friday after he did not return home from Richland College.

Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

Highland Village bans smoking in city parks and recreation areas

The ordinance will go into effect after a second read at the next regular city council meeting.

Friday, Oct. 16, 2009

Richard Miles is sixth Dallas man released from prison in last two years

With eyewitnesses contradicting each other, it's almost hard to believe Miles was convicted to begin with.

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009

Alleged University Park prostitute arrested again

I don’t think anyone would say anything to Martinez if she kept her business calls out of the house and her life on the DL like good University Park hookers do.

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009

Leaders to break ground on new runway at Collin County Regional Airport

The new runway will support larger aircraft, largest GA project in state history.

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009

Inspiration springs from Regina Smith, wife of slain Dallas officer

She is trying to collect $3,000 to guy a gang unit ballistic shield.

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009

McKinney amends ordinance to decrease response time to false alarms

Enabling the police department to spend more time responding to actual crimes in McKinney.

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009

Rowlett hosts meeting about progress of Bush Turnpike Eastern Extension

Presentations from NTTA and Rowlett Public Works.

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009

Denton City Council approves gas drilling near residential areas

During the proceedings, there were occasional outbursts from the crowd.

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009

City of Denton to host Neighborhood Empowerment Summit

The Neighborhood Empowerment Summit is the first step in bringing training to the community’s doorstep.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009

Dallas City Council member Ron Natinsky announces regional center

Will provide a huge boost for economic development.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009

Keep Lake Dallas Beautiful seeking volunteers for cleanup event on October 24

Great way for people to come together, have fun, and help their environment.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009

Dallas iMedia to suspend operations of public access TV

Community-produced youth, religious, public affairs television programming to cease; hope expressed that funding can be found to continue operations.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009

Duncanville to officially announce Bob Knight’s Fieldhouse

City Manager Kent Cagle said representatives from the fieldhouse approached them about a possible conversion of the facility.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009

Former Mayor Pro Tem Don Hill and his wife are convicted in City Hall corruption trial

A U.S. attorney said Hill and his associates used his power to "line their own pockets at the expense of the public."

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009

Suspect still at large after robbing Compass Bank in Plano

The suspect is described as a black male in his 20s or 30s, approximately 5’ 7”, of medium build, and approximately 150 pounds.

Friday, Oct. 2, 2009

Former prosecutor Jeff Bray seeks Collin County district attorney seat

He officially turns in his candidacy at noon Oct. 1.

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009

McKinney Arts Commission recommendations accepted by city council

They gave out $205,000 in grants to 19 area arts groups.

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009

Colleyville tree enthusiast takes on city and a major corporation — and wins, for now

A historical oak tree was threatened by the construction of a McDonald's, but an arborist will now evaluate the site before any further construction takes place.

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009

Dallas renters pay just as much in taxes as homeowners

Picture where your city budget would be without renters, then maybe you'll reconsider your attitude about our contribution.

Monday, Sept. 28, 2009

Duncanville makes right decision on StarCenter

Through their own actions (or inactions, to be blunt) the Stars organization brought this upon themselves.

Monday, Sept. 28, 2009

City of Coppell offers Master Composter training and certification

If you're interested in organic gardening and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty, then this two-part seminar is for you.

Monday, Sept. 28, 2009

Duncanville’s StarCenter officially switches to Bob Knight Fieldhouse

The building will be converted, with the addition of security cameras.

Monday, Sept. 28, 2009


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