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NTMWD to temporarily change disinfectant

NTMWD to temporarily change disinfectant

Your tap water may taste a little different next month, but the North Texas Municipal Water District says it’s all part of the annual treatment to keep drinking water safe. From Sunday, March 1, through Monday, March 30, NTMWD will temporarily change the disinfectant...

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Conservation request effective today, Aug 25.

Conservation request effective today, Aug 25.

Austin, Texas – Continued low wind-power generation and high demand for electricity will result in anticipated low operating reserves for the Texas power grid this afternoon and into the evening.  The Public Utility Commission (PUCT) is echoing a call...

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Food for thought

Food for thought

They were called, “Victory Gardens.” And they were one of the weapons US citizens used to help win World War II. With the bad guys throwing everything at us that they could, in return, we were throwing everything at them that we could. By John Moore To Login to read...

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Town hall meeting will address budget questions

Town hall meeting will address budget questions

A town hall meeting has been scheduled to give residents an opportunity to learn more about the city’s budget process and ask questions. The 7 p.m. Aug. 29 meeting will be held in council chambers and will be live-streamed and recorded. To Login to read the full story...

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Baskin in the past

Baskin in the past

When our parents would take my sister and me from Ashdown, Arkansas to Texarkana, often they’d succumb to our begging and stop for ice cream. The only destination considered was Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors. By John Moore To Login to read the full story or to subscribe,...

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New law mandates school security

New law mandates school security

Many school districts were scrambling to comply with a new state law requiring at least one security officer with a gun at every campus during regular school hours. The measure was a direct response to the worst school massacre in Texas history, the May 2022 fatal...

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Tax relief plan signed; voters to cast ballots Nov. 7

Tax relief plan signed; voters to cast ballots Nov. 7

Texas voters will decide in November whether to accept $18 billion in tax relief proposed in a constitutional amendment. If approved by a simple majority of voters, Proposition 4 (Prop. 4) on the Nov. 7 ballot would implement Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) sponsored by Sen....

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Preliminary budget discussed at special city meeting

Preliminary budget discussed at special city meeting

The condition of the city of Sachse’s finances was the highlight of a recent city council meeting, which focused on the current financials and upcoming budget for 2023-2024. City council members got a first look at the preliminary city budget during a workshop session...

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School starts this weeks

School starts this weeks

After a summer full of administration changes and preparation, staff at Garland and Wylie ISD are ready to welcome students. The first day of the new school year for GISD students is Tuesday, Aug. 8 and Thursday, Aug. 10 for WISD students. Students, parents and staff...

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