Carrollton hosts soccer complex grand opening Aug. 23
The McInnish Soccer Complex is a new 23-acre facility comprised of five youth soccer fields with supporting concessions, parking, shade structures and picnic pavilion.
Friday, Aug. 15, 2008
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Carrollton receives storm ready city designation
StormReady communities are better prepared to save lives from the onslaught of severe weather through better planning, education, and awareness.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Plano City Council candidate doesn’t blame controversy for defeat
Justin Nichols lost his bid for the Place 1 seat on the Plano City Council on May 10.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Doubts cast on Carrollton mayor’s professional, family history
Current Mayor Becky Miller has made seemingly-dubious claims about her vocal career and family's military service.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Carrollton residents are asked to conserve water due to power outages
The City is asking residents to use water only for essential needs at this time.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Carrollton makes changes relative to downtown light rail station
This change will increase the amount of fees paid to Jacobs Carter Burgess by $99,930 to a total amount of $662,822, which are eligible for reimbursement by a Federal Transit Authority grant.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Carrollton mayor faces anti-gay challenger
Becky Miller says she believes Ron Branson is only running against her out of personal dislike.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Carrollton Mayor Becky Miller elected president of state association
Recently elected president of the Association of Mayors, Councilmembers and Commissioners (AMCC) in Texas, Mayor Miller, along with other, will strive to keep up-to-date on emerging municipal issues.
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008
Carrollton school board and city council hold first joint meeting
City wants to offer students internships
District students will benefit from internships with the city
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
City of Carrollton to hold job fair Dec. 18
Attendees should come prepared to talk to hiring managers and supervisors.
Monday, Dec. 10, 2007
UPDATED: Dallas County election results
The Nos have it: Trinity Tollway wins with 53% of the vote
Dallas votes against Angela Hunt's referendum by a six point margin.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
Denton County election results
Live updates on school bonds and other ballot measures.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
‘Bigot’ gets on Carrollton board
City Council appoints anti-gay activist to advisory and appeals board over objections of gay-friendly mayor who rode in Pride parade.
Friday, Oct. 19, 2007
UPDATED: Carrollton passes seven-part bond election
Funds will support street and drainage improvements, public safety, parks, an animal shelter, central services, and economic development.
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007
Carrollton City Hall evacuated because of suspicious briefcase
The Dallas Police Department Explosive Unit was requested to respond to the scene.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Carrollton one of first mid-sized Texas cities with Renewable Energy Credits
To level the playing field and encourage broader participation in the REC market, the Cities Aggregation Power Project (CAPP) developed a program enabling small and mid-sized communities to mitigate their carbon footprint.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
Carrollton holds bond election Nov. 6
There will be no tax increase. If Carrollton voters approve the seven propositions, general obligation bonds will be sold.
Monday, Aug. 20, 2007
Transit-Oriented Development Realtor Open House August 23
City representatives will discuss the exciting development opportunities around DART’s three new light rail transit stations and the positive influences on Carrollton’s housing market.
Friday, Aug. 10, 2007
Carrollton Police Department increases speed and DWI enforcement
To reduce speed related traffic crashes, Carrollton Police Department is continuing its participation in the STEP Comprehensive and IDM 163 grants with the Texas Department of Transportation.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Carrollton wins award for NOTICE program
Neighborhood revitalization tool wins national prize.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
The City of Carrollton makes plans to update area parks and tennis courts
Apparently the residents of Carrollton want tennis courts in "playable condition". Those greedy Carrollton residents.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Carrollton LGBT group in fight over mayor’s appearance at gay pride parade
A show of support for Carrollton Mayor Becky Miller and other City Council members who have advocated for diversity is planned for Tuesday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Carrollton City Hall.
Friday, April 13, 2007
Carrollton Mayor Becky Miller signs Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
Mayor Miller joins 425 others, 14 in Texas, in stressing importance of combating global warming by suggesting ways to do that.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Carrollton Fire Chief John Murphy puts firefighters first
"The firefighters make me look good, and I couldn't do it without them."
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Carrollton considers Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) aid
ICE targets illegal immigrants: the people, money and materials that support terrorism and other criminal activities.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Carrollton Government Academy applications due March 14
Initiated by City Council to strengthen the relationship between citizens and local government, participants are selected through a random drawing.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
Carrollton to dedicate historic marker honoring American Legion Post 597 founders
Event will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 17. Post 597 has been located one block north of the Carrollton Square since it was chartered in 1947.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
Carrollton buys approximately 7.75 acres near new DART downtown station
City still remains active in purchasing land for DART expansion.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
City manager helping lead Carrollton from a suburb to an urban center
The long-term continuity of Carrollton depends especially on the success of three planned DART rail stations, says Leonard Martin.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
Carrollton’s first female mayor has faced many tests in her life
But they've forged Becky Miller into the leader she is today, and the National League of Cities recently recognized her as one of the best in America.
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007
Hebron in a stranglehold at the hands of Carrollton
"And perhaps no one – not even Hebron leaders – holds more control over Hebron's future than the Carrollton City Council."
Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006
Neighborhood Integrity Program booklets available for Carrollton
Don't be a jerk neighbor - find out what kind of crap will get you and your yard in big fat trouble.
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006
Carrollton special election for at-large council seat is December 5
Early voting ends December 1.
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006
Carrollton City Employee Awards
Five exemplary city employees were honored at a recent City Council meeting when City Manager Leonard Martin presented the annual city of Carrollton PRIDE awards.
Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006
Holiday trash pickup
Allied Waste Services will not collect residential trash, brush or recyclables in Carrollton on Thanksgiving.
Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006
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