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Red Oak unites to help storm-ravaged Glenn Heights school

: Written by Frank Bentley Frank Bentley; Category: Local News Local News; Published: 05 January 2016 05 January 2016

Red Oak, TX - Donald T. Shields Elementary is a part of Michael Elrod’s family. His two sons came through here on their way to graduating from Red Oak High School.

Shields Elementary Relief Update and Next Steps

: Written by Adi Bryant Adi Bryant; Category: Local News Local News; Published: 02 January 2016 02 January 2016

Red Oak, TX - Dozens of news stories have circulated regarding the positive outpouring of volunteerism, donations, community and school support in Red Oak ISD

Engineer finds examples of 'horrific' construction in tornado wreckage

: Written by Frank Bentley Frank Bentley; Category: Glenn Heights Glenn Heights; Published: 02 January 2016 02 January 2016

Glenn Heights, TX - An engineer who inspected damage across North Texas after Saturday’s deadly tornadoes says he saw “rampant irresponsibleness” in the way many homes and buildings were constructed.

Lancaster knows what it’s like to lose so much to a tornado

: Written by Frank Bentley Frank Bentley; Category: Local News Local News; Published: 02 January 2016 02 January 2016

Lancaster, TX - On the evening of April 25, 1994, Ellen Clark looked out the window of her Lancaster office and saw the sky had turned to a strange hue of green and gold.

Construction at Glenn Heights school where walls blew down is scrutinized

: Written by Frank Bentley Frank Bentley; Category: Glenn Heights Glenn Heights; Published: 01 January 2016 01 January 2016

Glenn Heights, TX - Officials are looking into the construction methods of a Glenn Heights elementary school after an engineer assessing tornado damage said he found “horrific” problems this week with how it was built.

DeSoto's Storm Clean-up Guidelines

: Written by Frank Bentley Frank Bentley; Category: Local News Local News; Published: 01 January 2016 01 January 2016

Desoto, TX - The destructive winds and rains of the tornado that recently made landfall in our community demolished homes, ripped the roofs off some, uprooted trees and brought down power lines in our hometown.

Donations stream in for hard-hit victims of storm

: Written by Frank Bentley Frank Bentley; Category: Local Local; Published: 31 December 2015 31 December 2015

Dallas Area - Disaster response after Saturday’s tornadoes has shifted to relief efforts in Garland and Rowlett, and community donations are finding their way into the hardest-hit areas.

What Does The New Texas Open Carry Law Mean for DeSoto?

: Written by Frank Bentley Frank Bentley; Category: Local News Local News; Published: 29 December 2015 29 December 2015

DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Police Chief Joe Costa and City Attorney Joe Gorfida discussed the implications of the Texas Open Carry Law at a recent Town Hall Meeting. Here are the main topics discussed:

DeSoto Outdoor Warning Siren Activation

: Written by Frank Bentley Frank Bentley; Category: Local News Local News; Published: 29 December 2015 29 December 2015

DeSoto, TX - In response to questions regarding the activation of warning sirens prior to the storm event on Saturday, December 26, 2015,

Ferris Hotel, Restaurant Development Sought; Land swap considered for project

: Written by Frank Bentley Frank Bentley; Category: Ferris Ferris; Published: 29 December 2015 29 December 2015

Ferris, TX - A combined Saturday special meeting of the Ferris City Council and the Ferris Independent School Board

Dallas restaurateurs providing burgers, barbecue for volunteers clearing storm debris in Red Oak

: Written by Frank Bentley Frank Bentley; Category: Local News Local News; Published: 29 December 2015 29 December 2015

Red Oak, TX - At about 2:30 yesterday afternoon, Jack Perkins was in his truck, assembling his forces in the parking lot of his Maple & Motor eating establishment.