Police impersonator at large after raping woman in Grand Prairie, police say
- Written by Tom Steele Tom Steele
- Category: Grand Prairie Grand Prairie
- Published: 18 June 2018 18 June 2018
Grand Prairie, TX - A man pretending to be a police officer raped a woman he pulled over in Grand Prairie this weekend, police say. The woman was driving in the 4000 block of East Jefferson Street around 1 a.m. Saturday
Denton and DeSoto get one-year state 7-on-7 bans after postgame altercation
- Written by Callie Caplan Callie Caplan
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 18 June 2018 18 June 2018
Denton, TX - The Denton and DeSoto 7-on-7 football teams have received one-year bans from Texas State 7on7 Organization participation because of a postgame altercation Saturday, Denton coach Billy Miller said on Sunday.
Groundbreaking for New Fire Station 2 and Fire Administration Building
- Written by City-wide Announcements City-wide Announcements
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 18 June 2018 18 June 2018
DeSoto, TX - Construction will begin soon on a new fire station in DeSoto. This new station will replace DeSoto’s current station 2 located on Belt Line Road. Funding for the new station was approved by voters in the 2014 Bond Referendum.
Wherley Makes Transition To Lancaster ISD Chief Of Police
- Written by Rita Cook Rita Cook
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 17 June 2018 17 June 2018
Lancaster, TX - There is a new Lancaster Independent School Police Chief in town and he knows the city well. Chief Cliff Wherley took the oath of office for the new position on May 29 and will begin the job on June 18, 2018.
Families outraged by water quality; Carroll Water Co claims it’s ‘good water’
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 17 June 2018 17 June 2018
Waxahachie, TX - Three years is a long time to wait for a clean glass of water, but that has been the reality for Jacob Moore and his family. With no solution to stabilize the quality of water brought into his Waxahachie house,
'This moment is a dream': Errol Spence Jr. barely breaks a sweat in knockout win in front of Cowboys royalty
- Written by Jon Machota Jon Machota
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 17 June 2018 17 June 2018
Frisco, TX - Errol Spence Jr. only needed one round Saturday night. Fighting in front of a sellout hometown crowd inside the Ford Center at The Star, the IBF welterweight champion retained his belt by knocking out undefeated challenger Carlos Ocampo with one second left in the first round.
Creekside Church sponsors mobile pantry
- Written by Patty Hullett Patty Hullett
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 15 June 2018 15 June 2018
Midlothian, TX - Creekside Church in Midlothian is broadening its local ministry programs to include a once-a-month food service to area citizens needing assistance. The “Mobile Pantry Express” kicked-off its initial successful month of service in May.
Ferris business leaders establish new chamber of commerce to serve local businesses
Ferris, TX - The Ferris Area Business Association recently underwent a rebranding to better serve local businesses. Welcome the newly established Ferris Chamber of Commerce to the Ellis County business community.
Midlothian Lions Club hosts semiannual Pancake Breakfast and blood drive - June 16
Midlothian, TX - The Midlothian Lions Club is serving unlimited pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee to benefit local youth. The semiannual pancake breakfast will be held from 7—10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 16 at the Midlothian Civic Center, located at Main Street and Eleventh Street.
Midlothian nets a $500 million data center from mystery company
- Written by Arren Kimbel-Sannit Arren Kimbel-Sannit
- Category: Business Business
- Published: 13 June 2018 13 June 2018
Midlothian, TX - Midlothian, a city 25 miles southwest of Dallas, is likely to be the home for a mammoth data center that could bring 40 jobs to the area, according to the local city council documents.
Dallas City Council OKs Sending Millions to Red Bird Mall Redevelopment
- Written by Matt Goodman Matt Goodman
- Category: Business Business
- Published: 13 June 2018 13 June 2018
Oak Cliff - The Dallas City Council on Wednesday unanimously rallied around sending $22 million to Red Bird Mall, a mix of dollars from past bond elections and a hefty loan that will pay for infrastructure improvements and construction.
Amazon eyeing another big shipping hub south of Dallas
Wilmer, TX - Digital retail giant Amazon is growing its footprint again in North Texas. The online sales firm is working on a deal to lease more than 1 million square feet of warehouse space on Interstate 45 in Wilmer for a new distribution hub.
