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Growth spurt: development continues in far North Carrollton; transit...
Far North Carrollton is where much of the city's development is now taking place, according to city officials.
The population in Lewisville ISD continues to grow, and the district has appointed one of its own to oversee some future campuses designed to accommodate the growth.
175,000 N. Texans without power after storms
“There was no warning. The only thing I heard was my grandson calling 'papa.'"”
By KIMBERLY DURNAN and JEFFREY WEISS / The Dallas Morning News Thursday morning's storm left 175,000 homes and businesses without power in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. via KVUE
The First Baptist Church of Hebron is one of the last remnants of one of Denton County's earliest settlements. via Denton Record-Chronicle
Board members postpone calling bond election
“We've done a good job at finding the needs of the district and getting them on the bond”
Facing a bond package that is considerably more than the one in 2005, Lewisville ISD trustees voted Monday to postpone calling a bond election until they can discuss it further. via Lewisville Leader
“But, the police get involved when it's an assault.”
The Carrollton Police Department arrested Hebron High School student Bryant Purvis following an incident Wednesday in which he was accused of assaulting another student. via McKinney Courier-Gazette
Bryant R. Purvis, one of the black students in the center of the Jena 6 controversy, was arrested on an assault causing bodily injury charge. via Booker Rising
Jena 6 Teen Faces Texas Assault Charge
A teenager who was charged in the Jena 6 case was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a fellow student in Carrollton on Wednesday morning. via NBC5i.com
In our top story tonight a member of the Jena 6 has been arrested in Texas for assaulting a fellow student. via KALB-TV Alexandria
Carrollton Council OKs annexation of Air Park-Dallas land, despite protests
Despite the protests of dozens of residents and pilots in public hearings in recent weeks, the Carrollton City Council on Tuesday approved the annexation of about 28 acres of Air Park-Dallas, at the southwest ... via Dallas Morning News
“There are just diminishing numbers in Region I”
By CARLOS MENDEZ The UIL on Friday created a 10-team West Texas football district in Class 5A, grouped Abilene with Fort Worth-area schools and dropped Mansfield Timberview to 4A.Among other changes, Southlake ... via Star-telegram.com
What's going on in Carrollton?
School musicals * R.L. Turner Fine Arts presents Annie Get Your Gun at 7:30 p.m. at R.L. Turner High School, 1600 Josey Lane, Carrollton. via Dallas Morning News
LEHS addresses students cutting class
“Some of them would prefer to work and provide for their families versus going to school. Some are just lazy and don't want to go.”
Little Elm ISD school officials are drawing up plans to expand Little Elm High School because of the growing student body, but at the same time they are facing hallways and classrooms that are emptier than ... via Lewisville Leader
The Carrollton Police Department was involved in the following activities Dec. 31-Jan. 13: Dec. via McKinney Courier-Gazette
Wilson loses fight with cancer
“It's a sad day for the Lewisville ISD. He had a strong passion for kids and coaches. He wanted to make a difference.”
Lewisville ISD athletics director Neal Wilson died Saturday morning at Medical City-Dallas, according to Hebron athletic coordinator Brian Brazil. via Plano Star Courier
Drunk illegal alien kills Hebron student
On Wednesday, friends and classmates will remember Trevor Schor, a Hebron High School junior who was killed Friday night in a hit-and-run accident. via The Voice
Man Charged After Fatal Hit-And-Run Kills Teen
Police said a man was arrested after a hit-and-run killed a Hebron High School student Saturday night. via NBC5i.com
Hebron High student killed in hit-and-run
A 16-year-old Hebron High School junior was killed in a hit-and-run crash with what authorities believe was a drunken driver Saturday. via Dallas Morning News
13 residents oppose rezoning of property at P&Z meeting
“Dropping and picking up our kids from the school will be more difficult and I don't believe the road will be able to handle all of this increased traffic”
While 13 Carrollton residents spoke in opposition of a request by a developer for the rezoning of a 36.1-acre property at a recent Planning and Zoning meeting, the P&Z Commission unanimously voted to recommend ... via Plano Star Courier
“But that's OK. We're used to it. And we're pretty good too.”
Talk about it in the Message Boards Abilene showed its upset of 3-time defending state champion Southlake Carroll wasn't a fluke. via Texas PrepXtra