‘Our world has been turned upside down’: Family mourns Dallas woman whose sons were orphaned after slaying
- Written by Dana Branham Dana Branham
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 13 February 2020 13 February 2020
Cedar Hill, TX - When Tammy Kirk wanted to get dressed up, her daughter was her go-to. LaTiffiney Rodgers knew how to do her mother’s hair and doll her up with makeup, even applying her false eyelashes.
Fireworks Prank Prompts Shooting Scare at Duncanville High School
- Written by Frank Heinz Frank Heinz
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 12 February 2020 12 February 2020
Duncanville, TX - Fireworks set off as a prank inside Duncanville High School frightened students and parents Tuesday who believed a gunman had opened fire inside the building.
Duncanville football program, ‘National Coach of the Year’ disciplined for violation
- Written by Brian Gosset Brian Gosset
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 12 February 2020 12 February 2020
Duncanville, TX - Duncanville, which has reached the Class 6A Division I state title game during the past two seasons, was issued one-year probation and a public reprimand Wednesday by the University Interscholastic League.
Duncanville Crews Respond to Sanitary Sewer Overflow Caused by Heavy Rains
- Written by April Reiling April Reiling
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 12 February 2020 12 February 2020
Duncanville, TX - The Duncanville Public Works Department is currently undergoing clean-up, remediation and disinfection of two Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) that occurred as a result of weather conditions and heavy rainfall on February 11 & 12, 2020.
TSTC Precision Machining Technology Graduates Needed in Dallas County
- Written by Daniel Perry Daniel Perry
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 12 February 2020 12 February 2020
Red Oak, TX - Rodie Woodard, president of Maximum Industries in Irving, said finding qualified machinists depends on the timing of market conditions.
Dig DeSoto Event - Saturday, February 22nd
- Written by Urban Dallas Farm Urban Dallas Farm
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 11 February 2020 11 February 2020
DeSoto, TX - We are excited to be partnering with Urban Dallas Farm Peace. Love. & EatzPeace Love & EatzPeace. Love. & EatzFROOT KAVES to give back to the community. VOLUNTEERS young and old are needed.
Fire damages popular Waxahachie eatery
- Written by Bill Spinks Bill Spinks
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 11 February 2020 11 February 2020
Waxahachie, TX - A popular Mexican restaurant in north Waxahachie will be closed for business for some time after a fire on Sunday chased customers and employees alike out of the building.
Life School Holds District-Wide Science Fair
- Written by Maureen Wiegert Maureen Wiegert
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 11 February 2020 11 February 2020
Red Oak, TX - Life School, a leading North Texas public charter school serving over 5,600 students, held its fifth annual Elementary Science Fair at the Life School Red Oak campus Friday, February 7th.
Primary candidates speak at Midlothian forum
- Written by Bill Spinks Bill Spinks
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 08 February 2020 08 February 2020
Midlothian, TX - Five contested races are on the March 3 primary ballot in Ellis County, and all five were represented at the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce’s candidate forum on Monday night.
TxDOT loops Red Oak residents in
- Written by Bill Spinks Bill Spinks
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 07 February 2020 07 February 2020
Red Oak, TX - A proposed major east-west traffic route across northern Ellis County is still several years away. But residents got a glimpse of the Texas Department of Transportation’s plans for the future on Thursday night.
Duncanville City Council Member Johnette Jameson Elected to Women In Municipal Government National Caucus
- Written by April Reiling April Reiling
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 07 February 2020 07 February 2020
Duncanville, TX - Duncanville District 5 City Council Member Johnette Jameson has been elected Board Member of the National League of Cities (NLC) Women in Municipal Government (WIMG).
Meet the Candidates for DeSoto City Manager Finalists - February 11th
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 07 February 2020 07 February 2020
Desoto, TX - The City of DeSoto has narrowed the search for the next City Manager to two exceptionally qualified candidates. The City will conduct meetings with both candidates including interviews with the City Council in Executive Session, a meeting with department directors, a tour of the community, and a time where residents will have the opportunity to ask questions of the finalists.
