Proposed massive mixed-use community might come to Flower Mound

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/3 1:31P Caroline Vandergriff

FLOWER MOUND, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A proposed development in southwest Denton County would turn more than 1,000 acres of ranch land into a massive mixed-use community. The Flower Mound Council will...

Your Thursday Afternoon Headlines, September 29th, 2022

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/29 6:41A CBS Dallas Fort Worth

The White House unveils its plan to end hunger by 2030. Families in Uvalde are determined to continue camping outside of the Uvalde CISD building until changes are made. Calling all witches, you can book a stay at the Sanderson Sisters' cottage...

KERA and Denton Record-Chronicle move towards acquisition

KERA News 9/27 5:02A Lauren Menking

DALLAS/FORT WORTH – The Denton Record-Chronicle, Denton County’s primary local newspaper, and KERA, North Texas’ source for PBS and NPR programming, are moving towards KERA’s acquisition of the Denton Record-Chronicle. The two organizations are...

Dallas FAN FESTIVAL Will Showcase Dallas Community Non-Profits during October Event

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 9/26 9:17A Dana Cobb

Dallas FAN FESTIVAL loves Dallas and is showing that love by hosting several community organizations during the pop culture playgrounds three-day event running from Friday, October 14 through Sunday,...

Lisa Mumford to Receive George Washington Medal of Honor for Her Caring Service at Juliette Fowler

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 9/23 6:57A Elizabeth Lenart

Lisa Mumford, director of children and youth services at Juliette Fowler Communities, will be honored with the George Washington Medal of Honor, a national award presented by The Dallas Area Chapter...

Grapevine-Colleyville Superintendent Robin Ryan announces retirement

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/23 7:04A CBS DFW Staff

GRAPEVINE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) After 38 years in Texas public education, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Superintendent Robin Ryan announced his retirement. Ryan served 13 years as the GCISD superintendent and, pending board approval, will serve his...

Former Dallas ISD police chief says there's a trend on when threats happen

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/22 5:14P Nick Starling

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - A student was arrested Thursday in Keller ISD after carrying a gun and ammunition onto the campus of Timber Creek High School. Everman ISD was hit with another threat on Thursday after authorities saw a shooting threat...

North Texas Community Provides Support for High School Cheerleader After Injury

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/22 3:45P Pat Doney

A North Texas community has provided overwhelming support for a high school cheerleader who suffered a catastrophic injury just a few months ago and whose spirit is inspiring everyone around her. The steps taken by high school senior Megan...

Timber Creek Student Armed With Loaded Gun Arrested, Faces Felony

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/22 9:56A

A 17-year-old Keller Timber Creek High School student was arrested Thursday and is facing a felony and expulsion after being found on the campus with a loaded gun, school and police say. According to...

Keller ISD high school student arrested after allegedly bringing gun onto campus

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/22 8:03A Alex Keller

KELLER, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) A student was arrested at a Keller high school on Thursday after they allegedly brought a gun onto campus. A Keller ISD spokesperson said that on Sept. 22, Timber Creek High School received an anonymous tip about the...

Keller Orders Removal of Public Library's Post Promoting Banned Books Week

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/21 12:54P Lili Zheng

Some Keller residents are expressing concern after city officials asked the public library to remove a social media post highlighting Banned Books Week. Laney Hawes is the mother of four Keller ISD...

Keller Crossing Guard Dresses Up on the Job to Brighten Students' Days

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/21 2:05A Deborah Ferguson

A crossing guard in Keller is going above and beyond getting kids safely to school. She s giving them something good to start their day. Charla Lee is a crossing guard at Willis Lane Elementary School. She saw administrators working the crosswalk...

City of Keller orders Keller Public Library to remove post about Banned Books Week

WFAA.com (Local News) 9/20 5:42P

A spokesperson says council members worried the post looked like the city was causing controversy after recent book debates in Keller ISD.

Merriman Anderson Architects Continues With Growth Of The Firm

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 9/20 7:16A Culver Public Relations

Merriman Anderson Architects (MAA) announces continuous growth as the firm adds twenty professionals to the Dallas office. Architects and Designers who have joined the firm in the last few months...

Texas leads the nation in book bans, a new report says

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/19 4:21P Caroline Vandergriff

TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Throughout the 2021-2022 school year, Texas had more book bans than any other state in the nation, according to a new report by PEN America, a nonprofit group that advocates for...