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George Bush Intercontinental Airport experienced a 3.5 million drop in passengers in April compared to April 2019. Gov. Greg Abbott signed into order some travel restrictions for passengers from specific states, though those orders expired in May. (Courtesy Houston Airport System)
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McKinney officials on June 23 approved a request to open an indoor shooting range. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
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Normally crowded toll roads are experiencing a decline in the number of motorists, according to data from the North Texas Tollway Authority. (Liesbeth Powers/Community Impact Newspaper)
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North Texas traffic saw significant declines in March as government stay-at-home orders went into effect. (Ellen Jackson/Community Impact Newspaper)
North Texas traffic trends downward as data shows regional air conditions, crash rates improve
The installation was two years in the making. (Courtesy Richardson Police Department)
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A company looking to build a high-speed rail line between Houston and Dallas won a key court case May 7. The case has since been appealed to the Texas Supreme Court. (Courtesy Texas Central)
Texas Central wins key ruling in court case over eminent domain; case to be appealed to Texas Supreme Court
Business returned May 8 at Blondie's Salon in Plano. Employees and customers wore masks as the establishment practiced coronavirus safety precautions. (Courtesy Blondie's Salon)
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Traffic crashes are down statewide, but the Texas Department of Transportation is reporting traffic fatalities have remained the same despite fewer drivers on the road. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
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As the coronavirus continues to make its way through the Lone Star State, Texans might have several questions on how the ongoing pandemic is affecting things such as jury duty, driver's license expiration dates, elections and more. (Courtesy Fotolia)
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Texas Central claims the $12 billion construction process would be privately funded, and the train would transport 6 million annual riders by 2029. (Courtesy Texas Central Partners/Community Impact Newspaper)
State legislators request federal officials halt activity on Texas Central's high-speed rail project
Texas Central plans to start construction of the Texas high-speed rail connecting Houston and Dallas by the end of 2020. (Courtesy Texas Central)
Coronavirus causes layoffs for Texas Central’s high-speed rail project
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit will offer free rides on primary election day. (Courtesy Dallas Area Rapid Transit)
DART to offer free rides to primary election voters
Texas Central officials announced interior plans Feb. 17 for the company's proposed high-speed train connecting Houston and Dallas. The Shinkansen trains in Japan will be customized for Texas with no middle seats and additional legroom, company officials announced. (Courtesy Texas Central)
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A new arts center will open in Old Town Coppell in May. (Gavin Pugh/Community Impact Newspaper)
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