Several parents of New Caney ISD students spoke at the district's Sept. 20 board meetings about recent allegations that a student brought a firearm to Porter High School's Sept. 18 homecoming dance. NCISD Superintendent Matt Calvert stressed that no gunshots were fired at the event, and that the district is investigating the allegations. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI Nation roundup: Round Rock ISD trustees considered for censuring; New Caney ISD addresses allegations of student with gun at campus event and more top stories
Fort Worth City Council lowered the total tax rate to $0.7325 per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2021-22, down from $0.7475 in FY 2020-21. (Ian Pribanic/Community Impact Newspaper)
Fort Worth City Council approves lower tax rate, adds firefighters
McKinney City Council considered design concepts for future wayfinding signs for the city Sept. 21. (Illustration courtesy city of McKinney)
McKinney eyes designs for wayfinding signs; Plano House of Comedy reschedules opening and more DFW-area news
Aaron Rector, director of administrative services for the city of Keller, speaks to the city council about the fiscal year 2021-22 budget and tax rate. (Bailey Lewis/Community Impact Newspaper)
Keller City Council approves ‘single largest tax relief effort’ in city’s history
Redistricting is one of the items on the Texas Legislature's third special session, and the state Senate released proposed maps on Sept. 18. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas Senate releases proposed redistricting maps as special session begins
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Denton County approves property tax rate increase, 5.66% more in spending for upcoming budget year
La Myrrah is now open at The Shops at Highland Village. (Valerie Wigglesworth/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lingerie shop opens in Highland Village; Crepe Delicious coming to Frisco and more DFW news
Suck It Jerky and Pickles owner and curator Scott Spielman sells jerky, pickles and hot sauce made without preservatives or sugar. (Courtesy Scott Spielman)
Suck It Jerky and Pickles officially opens Old Town Keller storefront
Volunteers with signs.
13th annual NTX Giving Day partners with record 3,300-plus nonprofits
New fixtures are being installed at the Cannaday Recreation Area near Clark Middle School. The 4-acre park is being redesigned as an athletic training hub. A budget of $500,000 will bring an obstacle course not unlike something from the “American Ninja Warrior” TV show to the neighborhood. (Courtesy city of Frisco)
Collin County adopts budget and property tax rate; Frisco prioritizes parks and trails development, plus more top news from DFW
Barkman & Smith Physical Therapy's new Fort Worth location will be managed by Dr. Michael Murrell. (Courtesy Barkman & Smith Physical Therapy)
Barkman & Smith Physical Therapy opens third location in Fort Worth
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DATA: How population changed in Texas counties between census counts in 2010, 2020
Tarrant County total tax rate for fiscal year 2022 includes a maintenance and operation rate of $0.213553 per $100 valuation and a debt service rate of $0.015447 per $100 valuation. (Courtesy Pexels)
Tarrant County commissioners approve fiscal year 2021-22 tax rates
Residents are encouraged to stand along roadways and wave U.S. flags as the motorcade for the Congressional Medal of Honor recipients approaches. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Motorcade for Congressional Medal of Honor recipients to include local police, fire departments
Jalisco Restaurante serves authentic Mexican dishes. (Courtesy Jalisco Restaurante)
Jalisco Restaurante relocates in Lewisville; Richardson City Council OKs permit for Salad and Go and more DFW-area news
SLK Skin Klinics’ reception and skin bar area at its now open location in Fort Worth. (Courtesy SLK Skin Klinics)
SLK Skin Klinics medical spa now open in Fort Worth
Kyodai Handroll & Sushi Bar features fatty salmon sashimi. (Courtesy Kyodai Handroll & Sushi Bar)
Kyodai Handroll & Sushi Bar opens in Fort Worth; Plano joins peanut butter drive and more DFW-area news
The Magnolia on Oak Street boutique apartment complex will open by Oct. 1. (Rendering courtesy Magnolia on Oak Street)
Magnolia boutique apartment complex coming to downtown Roanoke by October
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court discussed the possibility of a vaccine incentive program Sept. 14. No decision has been made yet. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Tarrant County Commissioners Court considers vaccine incentive program