Duncanville ISD Welcomes Students Back to Class
- Written by Alanna Quillen - NBC 5 dfw Alanna Quillen - NBC 5 dfw
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 02 August 2021 02 August 2021
Duncanville, TX - Monday is a big day for Duncanville ISD. The district is bringing all students back to class fully in-person, with no virtual options this year. “We’ve embraced our theme for this year which is Unstoppable Mindset, Unstoppable Excellence," said Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith.
Nearly 300 Firearms Voluntarily Surrendered to DeSoto Police Through New Initiative
- Written by Lili Zheng - NBCdfw Lili Zheng - NBCdfw
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 01 August 2021 01 August 2021
DeSoto, TX - Hundreds of firearms were surrendered to DeSoto police through an initiative the department began in response to increased gun violence. Drivers lined up along Parks Drive on Saturday to voluntarily surrender unwanted firearms in exchange for $100 gift cards.
All ROISD students to get free meals
- Written by Daily Light report Daily Light report
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 31 July 2021 31 July 2021
Red Oak, TX - Red Oak ISD has announced that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Balch Springs Is The Least Educated City In Texas
- Written by By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. Austin By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. Austin
- Category: Balch Springs Balch Springs
- Published: 30 July 2021 30 July 2021
Balch Springs, TX - College enrollment has declined steadily in the United States in recent years. With rising tuition costs and surging student debt, enrollment rates have fallen at an average of nearly 2% a year since 2010.
Dallas County Health and Human Services program helps qualified residents with emergency air conditioners to protect against heat
- Written by Dallas County Health Dallas County Health
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 30 July 2021 30 July 2021
Dallas County - Summer in North Texas means sweltering temperatures and potentially unsafe conditions. The heat can cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and even death. People 18 to 50 years old are most affected by heat-related illness in Dallas County.
Midlothian Adds New Maps, Bond Project Updates, and Online Parks Reservations to Website
- Written by City of Midlothian City of Midlothian
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 29 July 2021 29 July 2021
Midlothian, TX - A few months ago, we introduced the city’s beautiful new website design. Today we are announcing new content and functionality that improves citizens’ access to city services and information.
TSTC fills state’s need for automotive technicians
Waco, TX - Interstates and highways are busier compared to a year ago, and that means maintenance on vehicles will increase. Texas State Technical College helps automotive shops around the state fill the need for service technicians.
TSTC to debut new Cloud Computing certificate this fall
- Written by Daniel Perry Daniel Perry
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 28 July 2021 28 July 2021
Red Oak, TX - Texas State Technical College will offer a new online Advanced Technical Certificate in Cloud Computing starting this fall. Students earning the online Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Networking and Systems Administration will be able to move into the Cloud Computing program.
Ellis County Cities Feel North Texas Boom
- Written by Ken Kalthoff - NBCdfw news Ken Kalthoff - NBCdfw news
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 24 July 2021 24 July 2021
North Texas has mostly grown to the north of Dallas and Fort Worth for years. But Ellis County to the south is feeling the boom with tremendous growth in Waxahachie and Midlothian, as those cities work to preserve their small-town charm.
Teen charged for fatally shooting man in DeSoto in front of his family
- Written by Fox 4 News Fox 4 News
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 24 July 2021 24 July 2021
DeSOTO, Texas - A man is now charged with capital murder in the death of a man who was killed in front of his family. Police in DeSoto say Evan McMaryion shot Randall Thornhill during a carjacking in May.
DeSoto's Annual Teen Summer Volunteer Program
- Written by DeSoto Public Library DeSoto Public Library
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 24 July 2021 24 July 2021
DeSoto, TX - The annual Teen Summer Volunteer Program has provided teens with confidence-building volunteer experience and practical job skills with customers in a public service environment.
DeSoto city leaders approve renaming Meadow Creek Park as Curtistene S. McCowan Park
- Written by Tyler Carter - Dallas Morning News Tyler Carter - Dallas Morning News
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 24 July 2021 24 July 2021
DeSoto, TX - Mayor Curtistene McCowan has a middle school named after her, and now, Meadow Creek Park in DeSoto has been renamed in her honor. The DeSoto City Council voted unanimously 5-0 Tuesday to rename the park after the late mayor died Oct. 28, 2020 after she was diagnosed with lung cancer several weeks earlier.
