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Sam Reed has been elected FY2020-2021 Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce (Chamber). Reed will assume...

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Mesquite teacher honored as 2020 International Educator of the Year Award

NDG Staff - March 3, 2020 0

Greg Hill, a teacher at Mesquite ISD’s Dr. John D. Horn High School since 2001, has been named 2020 International Educator of the Year...

Billy Skinner Named MacArthur Athletic Coordinator/Head Football Coach

Latest News NDG Staff - February 24, 2020 0

Billy Skinner, who has coached for more than a decade, has been named athletic coordinator and head football coach at MacArthur High School. He...

Amazon pledges to hire 1,000 jobs in Irving

Latest News NDG Staff - February 17, 2020 0

The online giant Amazon is going to hire 1,000 workers for their new large distribution center in Irving. The facility is reportedly a 1...

Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce is launching a Bridging the Talent Gap for Dallas County

Latest News NDG Staff - February 13, 2020 0

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported unemployment is at a record low and in the North Texas market, there are more job...

Empoy seeks to expand the vision of Irving youth

Latest News NDG Staff - January 29, 2020 0

By Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor Some people talk about making a difference; others roll up their sleeves and take action. Parents and members of the...

St. Mark’s students spruce up Shelton’s Bear Creek Cemetery for MLK Day Service Project

Latest News NDG Staff - January 20, 2020 0

By: Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle set an example of celebrating MLK Day by spending the day volunteering...

Charles Jones transitioned from the TCU football field to the pulpit

Latest News NDG Staff - January 15, 2020 0

By: Andre T. Johnson FORT WORTH, Texas — There’s nothing like a praying mother. If anyone can greatly attest to this notion, it’s Charles Jones. Consider, for...

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VA North Texas Health Care System Officially Acquires Former Garland-Baylor, Scott & White Facility

NDG Staff - April 7, 2020 1

The VA North Texas Health Care System has officially taken possession of the former Garland-Baylor, Scott & White Health hospital located at 2300 Marie...

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Garland, Richardson and Plano applaud PUC decision to review water rates

NDG Staff - February 27, 2020 0

The Cities of Garland, Mesquite, Richardson, and Plano applaud the Public Utility Commission (PUC) for its decision to conduct a review of water rates...

Garland ISD celebrates the 2020 Spelling Bee English and Spanish winners

Latest News NDG Staff - February 6, 2020 0

By Caren Rodriguez, Garland ISD This year’s Garland ISD Spelling Bee featured fierce competitors, proud parents, and four first-place winners. The number of winners isn’t...

Garland ISD high school students selected as Dell Scholar semifinalists

Latest News NDG Staff - January 30, 2020 0

Thirteen Garland ISD AVID students are vying for a chance to receive $20,000, a laptop, textbook credits, and ongoing educational support. The high schoolers...

Massive Rotaract club inaugurated in Garland

Latest News NDG Staff - January 23, 2020 0

International Leadership of Texas Garland High School inaugurated the first Interact Rotaract Club on Jan. 22. This inauguration is believed to be one of...

Garland NAACP 31st Annual Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and events weekend announced

Latest News NDG Staff - January 8, 2020 0

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Garland, Texas Unit will host its 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. parade...

Garland selects new Animal Services Director

Latest News NDG Staff - December 20, 2019 0

Art Munoz will officially join the City as the Animal Services Director on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Art has spent the last 15 years...

Garland High School closed due to gas leak

Latest News NDG Staff - November 12, 2019 0

Garland ISD has issued a notice that Garland High School is closed today due to a gas leak. ATMOS is working on...

PLANO
North Dallas Gazette

New Walmart COVID-19 testing site in McKinney

A COVID-19 drive-thru testing site is opening May 4 and will be available for...

Minnie’s Food Pantry robbed during Easter weekend

Upon returning to the office on Monday morning to resume services after the Easter...

Latest News NDG Staff - April 13, 2020 1

Texas National Guard helping the North Texas Food Bank feed those in need locally

Heroes on the Front Lines to Fight Hunger Members of the Texas National Guard arrived...

Garland, Richardson and Plano applaud PUC decision to review water rates

The Cities of Garland, Mesquite, Richardson, and Plano applaud the Public Utility Commission (PUC)...

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City of Carrollton Receives ‘AAA’ Long-Term Ratings on Bonds

NDG Staff - May 4, 2020 0

S&P Global Ratings (S&P) and Fitch Ratings, Inc. independently assigned a “AAA” long-term rating to the City of Carrollton for a $24 million ($20.94...

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Carrollton approves new centerpiece office at the new DART Trinity Mills station

NDG Staff - April 9, 2020 1

Carrollton City Council unanimously approved an agreement for a 125,000-square foot, six-story Class A office structure to serve as the marquee building within the...

RICHARDSON
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Richardson reopens library with limited services

Richardson to Temporarily Suspend Recycling

City of Richardson announce closures and service changes due to COVID-19

Latest News NDG Staff - March 16, 2020 3

In an effort to continue to provide mission-critical services, while also responding to the needs to limit public exposure to COVID-19, the City of...

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DeSoto ISD Launches April Town Hall Series

PHOTO: DeSoto resident gaining culinary experience serving in the U.S. Navy

Latest News NDG Staff - January 29, 2020 0

ARABIAN SEA - Culinary Specialist Seaman Jason Roque, from DeSoto, pours vegetables into serving pans in the aft galley aboard the aircraft carrier USS...

DeSoto City Councilwoman announce she has no plans to resign

NDG Area Politics NDG Staff - January 23, 2020 0

By Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor Candice Quarles held a brief press conference at the offices of her attorney and made it very clear she is...

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North Texas Food Bank, Fair Park First and others hosting free food giveaway on Thursday

NDG Staff - May 11, 2020 2

The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), in conjunction with the Texas National Guard, Fair Park First, Spectra, and In the City for Good, is...

Southern Dallas

South Dallas Club will host its 57th V. Alyce Foster Trailblazer Awards Luncheon

NDG Staff - April 28, 2020 1

By Gwendolyn H. Daniels The historic South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club is set to host its 57th Annual V. Alyce Foster Trailblazer Awards...