GLENN HEIGHTS – The City of Glenn Heights received a generous $510,000 check for Community Project Funding on Wednesday morning from District 30’s Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. The funds secured by Congresswoman Crockett came from a FY…
More than 13,000 residents from the Best Southwest Cities of DeSoto and Lancaster gathered together on an extremely hot July the 4th at DeSoto’s Grimes Park for a joint Independence Day celebration that both cities have been hosting on a…
H-E-B continues expanding its DFW footprint with the June 27 grand opening of its Mansfield store. Keeping the beloved Texas brand’s promise to “deliver unsurpassed freshness and quality at everyday low prices,” the Mansfield location…
Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery announced today that long-time fugitive Jennifer Samantha Puente (30) of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, pled guilty to Murder and Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair a…
TYLER – Biologists from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) have completed an innovative study that tracked the movement and behaviors of largemouth bass at Toledo Bend Reservoir and Lake Fork. The goal of the multi-year…
Crazy for You, the Gershwin song and dance spectacular, opens July 19 at the Garland Summer Musicals. Patty Granville is the Producer and J. Alan Hanna is the Director, with Scott A. Eckert Music Director /Conductor. Choreographers for the…
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is announcing the capture of a dozen wanted criminal illegal immigrants of interest across the state – just some of the thousands of identified fugitives who have entered the United…
DUNCANVILLE, TX—The City of Duncanville is pleased to announce Portia Hogg’s appointment to Information Technology Director. “I and the executive leadership team are thrilled to have someone with Portia’s background, skills and talent…
DALLAS, Texas (July 3, 2024) – This week, Walmart began accepting applications for its 11th annual Open Call event, inviting small business owners and entrepreneurs across the U.S. to apply for the opportunity to pitch their products to be…
It seems I’m several decades late to the Lazy Dog restaurant scene. When we received an invitation to try the new menu at Garland’s recently opened Lazy Dog, I thought it was a brand new concept. Imagine my surprise to learn there are 48…
RED OAK – Red Oak Police are still looking for additional suspects in a one-year-old murder that happened on August 22, 2023, around 11 p.m. in the 200 block of Troy Lane in Red Oak. Police were dispatched to a shooting on the evening of…
Two American icons embark on an exclusive collection, road trip and a once-in-a-lifetime vineyard vines custom Jeep® Gladiator giveaway As an avid fan of both Vineyard Vines and Jeep, I couldn’t be more thrilled about their upcoming…
It’s time to gear up for a celebration filled with fireworks, barbecues, and patriotic festivities. What better way to elevate your Independence Day gathering than with a selection of festive and refreshing cocktails? Whether you’re…
Glenn Heights, TX – On July 2, 2024, the Glenn Heights Police Department responded to the report of a body found in a pond in the 1600 block of Waters Edge Drive. The deceased was a local resident reported missing by family members the day…
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces a Texas 10 Most Wanted sex offender is back in custody following his recent arrest. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Ramiro Dominguez on June 27 in…
CITY OF DESOTO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of DeSoto is designated as an Entitlement City and participates in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Grant (CDBG) Program. As a participant in…
The Marriott Puerto Vallarta holds a special place in my heart as it was the first place I visited in Mexico. Even more to the point, this property is right down to the hotel where I stayed when I was there the first time years ago. While…
A non-stop flight from Dallas to Puerto Vallarta will take you to a 14-acre paradise in Jalisco, Mexico. The resort features swaying palm trees and a 410-foot private beach on the Pacific Ocean. Just five minutes from Licenciado Gustavo…
It would not be a stop in Malta without a trip to Gozo – at least not for me. I have been to Malta and the neighboring Maltese Island of Gozo several times. With each visit, I promised to return to the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz someday.…
MIDLOTHIAN – The first order of business at last week’s Midlothian City Council meeting was to canvas the votes from the runoff election from June 15 for the Place 6 seat. Wayne Shuffield received 975 votes to incumbent Hud Hartson’s 453…
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL ZONING FILE #2024-14 A public hearing will be held before the City Council on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 203 E. Wheatland Rd, Duncanville,…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT MEETING FOR CONSIDERATION OF A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN ELLIS COUNTY, TEXAS The Commissioner’s Court of Ellis County, Texas (the “County”), with said property being located in a…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT MEETING FOR CONSIDERATION OF A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN ELLIS COUNTY, TEXAS The Commissioner’s Court of Ellis County, Texas (the “County”), with said property being located in a…
ORDINANCE 2024-27 An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Midlothian, Texas, amending the City of Midlothian Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, as amended, by amending the use and development regulations of Planned Development…
CITY OF DESOTO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Case Number B24-01 The City of DeSoto Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct a Public Hearing to consider variance requests from Section 38.6.7 Parking Requirement Based on Use to allow for fewer…
CITY OF DESOTO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Case Number B24-02 The City of DeSoto Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct a Public Hearing to consider variance requests from Section 13.4. A3 Area Regulations; Minimum Lot Depth to allow for a…
CITY OF CEDAR HILL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE is hereby given to all interested persons that the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for the City of Cedar Hill, Texas will hold public hearings and consider the following…
CITY OF DESOTO REQUEST FOR BID (RFB) SOLICITATION NUMBER: DEA-2404 DUE DATE: July 17, 2024 @ 2:00 P.M. Central Time BID TITLE: S. Hampton Rd. Mill and Overlay Project The City of DeSoto, Texas is accepting sealed bids for the S. Hampton Rd…
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan and Representative Giovanni Capriglione today touted the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act taking effect as a historic consumer data privacy and digital transparency measure. The Act…
GLENN HEIGHTS – Recently, city officials, employees and state dignitary office representatives welcomed the National League of Cities’ (NCL) representatives to Glenn Heights. The National League of Cities’ (NCL) representatives are…