Best Southwest Regional Economic Development Brunch and Luncheon - March 21
- Written by Amanda Skinner Amanda Skinner
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 16 March 2019 16 March 2019
Duncanville, TX - Thursday, March 21, 2019 is the BSW Regional Economic Development Brunch and Luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn at 800 N. Main St., Duncanville, TX 75116.
7-year-old opens new Midlothian ‘candy shop’
- Written by Samantha Douty Samantha Douty
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 16 March 2019 16 March 2019
Midlothian, TX - It all started with a mermaid tail. All Evelyn Mock wanted was a mermaid tail to swim in and to get it she had to save the money to buy it. Her father, Mark Mock, told her to come up with an idea and he would help make it happen.
Red Oak Chamber names Clint Woodward as new president
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 15 March 2019 15 March 2019
Red Oak, TX - Clint Woodward has been named the president of the Red Oak Chamber of Commerce. Woodward is a Waxahachie resident who has worked with Red Oak ISD
Red Oak’s Thompson named Texas fire chief of the year
- Written by David Dunn David Dunn
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 15 March 2019 15 March 2019
Red Oak, TX - There are over 1,500 fire chiefs in Texas. Red Oak Fire Chief Eric Thompson was recently recognized as chief of the year above all of them.
DeSoto Siren Status Update
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 14 March 2019 14 March 2019
DeSoto, TX - The city of DeSoto continues to work with our allies and our technical experts on internal follow-up actions to the apparant hack of our outdoor warning siren system.....
Red Oak graduate’s ‘American Idol’ audition to air March 18
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 13 March 2019 13 March 2019
Red Oak, TX - Jade Flores was first turned down by producers from “The Voice.” She then was sent home without a callback after performing Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” for talent judges with American Idol on Sept. 3 in Plano.
Facebook, Instagram go down around the world in an apparent outage
- Written by Eli Blumenthal, Eli Blumenthal,
- Category: World World
- Published: 13 March 2019 13 March 2019
Having trouble accessing Facebook or Instagram on Wednesday afternoon? You weren't alone. The massively popular social network went down early afternoon Eastern time with issues popping up across Facebook proper, Facebook Messenger and Instagram around the world.
Flu-Related Deaths In Dallas County Rise To 13
- Written by Fernando Alfonso Fernando Alfonso
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 13 March 2019 13 March 2019
Dallas, TX - Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has reported the 12th and 13th flu-related deaths in Dallas County for the 2018-2019 season. The 12th patient was 84-years-old and a Dallas resident. The 13th patient was 86-years-old and a resident of Desoto, DCHHS said in a news release.
Texas city blames hackers after emergency sirens blare for nearly an hour in middle of night
- Written by KASSIDY VAVRA KASSIDY VAVRA
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 12 March 2019 12 March 2019
DeSoto, Lancaster, TX - Residents in the Texas towns of DeSoto and Lancaster were awakened by blaring emergency sirens early Tuesday — and kept up for nearly an hour — after the system was hacked, officials said.
ELLIS COUNTY HEROES: Dr. Linguist saves children by day; rescues the community at night
- Written by Samantha Douty Samantha Douty
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 12 March 2019 12 March 2019
Waxahachie, TX - Kids love Peggy Linguist. This is no surprise to Leslie Deen, who is the Ellis County Child Advocacy Center executive director. Linguist, a board-certified doctor in pediatrics, remembers every patient’s’ name and personal information about them.
'Malfunction' Sounds Outdoor Warning Sirens in Dallas County Overnight
- Written by Catherine Park Catherine Park
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 12 March 2019 12 March 2019
DeSoto, Lancaster, TX - If you were hearing sirens and you live in the DeSoto and Lancaster areas, don’t worry, there is no severe weather headed your way. According to the DeSoto Police Department non-emergency dispatch line, the sirens are going off due to a malfunction or a glitch.
Cedar Hill superintendent resigns after being placed on leave
- Written by FOX4News FOX4News
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 09 March 2019 09 March 2019
Cedar Hill, TX - Just days after being placed on unpaid leave, the superintendent of Cedar Hill ISD resigned suddenly. Dr. Billy Snow told school district leaders that he is undergoing medical treatment, which he wishes to keep private.
