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The Dallas Morning News
Voters on Tuesday approved tax ratification elections
“Voters on Tuesday approved tax ratification elections intended to raise more money for schools in Dallas, Richardson and Frisco ISDs … Richardson will use its additional $24.5 million for teacher and staff raises and to hire more special education teachers, school resource officers and security staff.”
Carrollton Leader
C-FB ISD bond passes
“The $350 million bond for Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD passed. About 65 percent (20,134 votes) voted in favor and about 34 percent (10,653 votes) voted against. This is the first bond election the district has had in 15 years.”
Rockwall Herald Banner
RCISD voters approve bond, new middle school in Fate
“Voters in Royse City approved a $60 million bond proposal for the school district on Saturday, making possible a project to build a new middle school in the district … ‘We are so excited for our students and thankful to the community for their support. With the thousands of new students who will join us in the coming years, this new middle school and all of the bond components will prepare us to meet their needs,’ Superintendent Kevin Worthy wrote …”
The Dallas Morning News
$1 billion Rangers stadium win came down to huge ground game and plucky consultants
“Brian Mayes, a veteran of the advertising and public relations industries, was the message guy.”
The Dallas Morning News
Dallas Police Association set up relief funds set up for victims of Dallas shooting
“The president of the Dallas Police Association, Ron Pinkston, said officers are grateful for the love and supportive messages they received throughout the day. "We've had an outpouring from all around the world," he said.”
Chicago Business Journal
Southwest Airlines mechanics take to radio to discredit CEO Gary Kelly
“The radio spot introduces one Southwest mechanic with a 40-year tenure who talks about how he helped build Southwest into one of the nation's safest airlines under founder and former CEO Herb Kelleher, whose leadership the mechanic prefers to that of Kelly. The mechanic goes on to say Kelly's outsourcing plan could threaten mechanics' jobs and the safety of the airline, and he ends by encouraging listeners to write Kelly.”
NBC 5 News
Fort Worth Mayor Price Wins Fourth Term
“Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price won a fourth two-year term on Saturday, beating her first challenger since she became the city’s leader in 2011.”
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Williams ready to lead as Arlington’s new mayor
“It was 1951 when Tom Vandergriff, at 25, knocked off incumbent B.C. Barnes to become Arlington’s “boy mayor” … No one pulled off such an electoral feat in Arlington again until Saturday night when Williams —at 55, not yet born in 1951 — defeated Mayor Robert Cluck, 76, who was seeking a seventh two-year term.”
Times Record Chronicle
Do we ask too much of police?
“Throughout Texas, police officers have become a fallback solution for cities cutting back on budgets. Stray dog in a neighborhood? Let the cops handle it. Citizens with mental health issues wandering the streets? Let the cops handle it. Racial tension dividing the city? Let the cops handle it. Homeless people setting up camps? Let the cops handle it. Kids skipping school? Let the cops handle it.”
Kevin Lawrence, Executive Director of the Texas Municipal Police Association.
The Dallas Morning News
Stan Pickett wins. Mesquite voters decisively turned their longtime mayor out of office.
“Former Mesquite City Council member Stan Pickett was elected mayor Saturday, not only defeating incumbent John Monaco, but doing so by a comfortable margin.”
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
As DFW swelters, water conservation is the hot topic
“It’s a record-breaking summer in Texas. As North Texas rolls closer to 40 rainless days in a row, local and state officials say there’s only one thing for residents to do: conserve water.”
CBS News
Celebrations This Weekend For North Texas American Idol Finalist
“Since Rapattoni is now an “Idol” finalist, that means a hometown visit. The show is helping the town leaders set up for a whirlwind afternoon celebration tomorrow.”
Cross Timbers Gazette
Lewisville ISD voters approve bond proposition
“Lewisville ISD (LISD) voters on Saturday approved the district’s $737 million bond package referendum, with nearly 63 percent of voters in favor of the bond.”
Fox News
Dallas Police Association VP honors fallen officers
“Michael Mata remembers the veterans, husbands and fathers who were killed protecting protesters.”
WFAA News
Voters OK Cleburne Station development
“The turnout was the highest the town has seen for a city election … more than 70% of people ended up voting yes.”
NBC News
North Texans Supply Up for School
“On the other side of the Metroplex city leaders in Fort Worth helped make sure some of their most under served communities got a hand before the start of school.”