DeSoto Council Sets Feb 2 Special Election to Fill Out Fallen Mayor's Term
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 19 November 2020 19 November 2020
DeSoto, TX - With the sudden passing of the honorable Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan, the DeSoto City Council has called for a special election on February 2, 2021, to fill her unexpired term. The State of Texas Constitution mandates that the special election be set within 120 days of the vacancy.
Lancaster ISD trustees go to court to block $2 million payout to superintendent
- Written by Emily Donaldson Emily Donaldson
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 19 November 2020 19 November 2020
Lancaster, TX - A $2 million payout for the Lancaster schools superintendent remains in limbo as some trustees fight the buyout. Lancaster ISD plans to give former Superintendent Elijah Granger the large severance package after the board agreed to buy out his contract.
More than eight years in, Texas high-speed rail company still lacks permits to build Dallas-to-Houston route
- Written by The Texas Tribune, Juan Pablo Garnham The Texas Tribune, Juan Pablo Garnham
- Category: Texas Texas
- Published: 18 November 2020 18 November 2020
DALLAS — Less than two months before the Texas Legislature begins its next session, the years-long battle over a controversial high-speed rail project is expected to spark more legislative skirmishes.
Cedar Hill Police Chief gives an update on missing Jorian Caldwell
- Written by Cedar Hill Police Chief Reyes Cedar Hill Police Chief Reyes
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 18 November 2020 18 November 2020
Cedar Hill, TX - I am sad to report that after several days of intensive search efforts, we have not been able to locate Jorian Caldwell. I want to thank the Cedar Hill Fire Department as well as many of our regional partners who assisted us in these efforts, we could not have searched this area without your assistance.
Dallas-area police searching for missing man, 22, who left behind shoes, phone
- Written by Jack Howland Jack Howland
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 17 November 2020 17 November 2020
Cedar Hill, TX - A search is underway for a 22-year-old man who went missing in a Dallas suburb Friday morning under unusual circumstances, leaving behind his shoes, phone and backpack, according to police and a friend of the man’s family.
TSTC introduces fast-paced cybersecurity boot camp
- Written by Naissa Lopez Naissa Lopez
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 16 November 2020 16 November 2020
HARLINGEN, Texas - Texas State Technical College will offer a fast-paced Workforce Training boot camp in Cybersecurity. The first cohort will begin in February, and the curriculum will feature eight industry-grade foundational courses that will equip students with the knowledge they need to get their foot into the world of cybersecurity.
Five takeaways from Duncanville's big TXHSFB win vs. Cedar Hill
- Written by GABE BROOKS GABE BROOKS
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 14 November 2020 14 November 2020
Duncanville, TX - In a highly anticipated matchup of Texas high school football Class 6A powers, Duncanville topped Cedar Hill 21-14 in a physical, tightly played game from start to finish. Here is a rundown of post-game reactions based on what we saw in Friday's game.
City of Duncanville Announces City Manager Finalists
- Written by Alex Hamby Alex Hamby
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 13 November 2020 13 November 2020
Duncanville, TX - The City of Duncanville has narrowed the search for the next City Manager to two exceptionally qualified candidates. On Saturday, November 21, 2020, the City will hold a Virtual Community Town Hall Meeting from 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
'It's a sad day financially': Concerns arise as Lancaster ISD trustees vote to end superintendent's contract
- Written by Demond Fernandez Demond Fernandez
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 12 November 2020 12 November 2020
LANCASTER, Texas — Some community members in Lancaster, Texas are asking questions about the board of trustees recent handling of the controversial resignation of Superintendent Dr. Elijah Granger.
Cedar Hill Woman Quits Her Job, Becomes a Teacher and Coach During Pandemic
- Written by CHISD CHISD
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 11 November 2020 11 November 2020
Cedar Hill, TX - Since attending middle school in Cedar Hill ISD, Jennifer Davis has loved playing softball. After college she took a marketing job in Dallas, spending her day behind a desk. "In my marketing manager role I did webinars, teaching best practices and marketing, I loved doing that," Davis said.
Cedar Hill ISD is announcing a plan to shift the district’s early college high school designation from Collegiate High School to Cedar Hill High School
- Written by Cedar Hill ISD Cedar Hill ISD
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 11 November 2020 11 November 2020
Cedar Hill, TX - Cedar Hill ISD is announcing a plan to shift the district’s early college high school designation from Collegiate High School to Cedar Hill High School. Collegiate would then become a magnet school.
One Dallas Developer’s Secret: Bigger Isn’t Always Better
- Written by Jim Schutze Jim Schutze
- Category: Involving Monte Anderson Involving Monte Anderson
- Published: 09 November 2020 09 November 2020
Dallas, TX - Monte Anderson and I bump into each other every once in a while. Today the developer is taking me on a tour of a work in progress. I don’t bring it up, of course, but whenever he and I do run into each other, I can’t help but recall the first time he saw me in the company of my wife,
