Rowlett looks for more ways to use community development grants

25 July 2008, 11:46 am

The city of Rowlett is seeking more ways to use its Community Development Block grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development .... read more

Study: Farmers Branch has lowest city charges among North Texas cities

25 July 2008, 2:32 am

Farmers Branch residents enjoy the lowest combination of city property taxes and utility bills among 19 North Texas cities, according to a new survey.... read more

Latest on Bigfoot Body

24 July 2008, 6:14 pm

Apparently, the guys at, or an associate named "David A. Claerr" of Garland, Texas, on behalf of, the Georgia Bigfoot trackers are now putting out a press release.... read more

New pastor welcomed to Mount Zion

23 July 2008, 2:34 pm

Mount Zion Baptist Church welcomed its new senior pastor Sunday to lead the 118-year-old institution known for its African-American community ties, social outreach and activism.... read more

In economic slump, more flocking to North Texas libraries

21 July 2008, 2:09 pm

Katrissa Taylor used a computer to search for work last week at the South Garland Branch Library.... read more

Garland Notebook: Residents will soon pay more for trash pickup

20 July 2008, 1:51 pm

It may be just trash, but Garland residents will soon pay more to have it hauled away.... read more