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Community Impact Newspaper • 11th July 2022

Area real estate sees high demand, increase in new homes for sale

Realtor Kim Assaad recently bid $70,000 over the list price on a home for her clients in Colleyville.

Community Impact Newspaper • 24th June 2022

MP Materials set to open Alliance magnetics facility

MP Materials Corp. broke ground this spring on its first rare earth metal, alloy and magnet manufacturing facility in the AllianceTexas development that is expected to bring jobs and economic development to the Fort Worth area.

Community Impact Newspaper • 8th June 2022

Meow Wolf to team up with artists on immersive exhibit in Grapevine

In October 1997 when Grapevine Mills first opened, a young Matt King watched it happen firsthand.

Community Impact Newspaper • 21st April 2022

Northwest ISD moves forward with new superintendent

A new superintendent will take over Northwest ISD in the coming months as the district continues its trajectory as the fastest-growing school district in North Texas, according to the school district.

Community Impact Newspaper • 7th February 2022

Colleyville uses several programs to foster booming business environment

Years ago, it was a running joke that “businesses came to die in Colleyville,” according to Bobby Lindamood, Colleyville mayor pro tem and Place 2 City Council member. But not anymore, he said.

Community Impact Newspaper • 24th March 2022

Northeast Fort Worth-area retailers and restaurants expected to continue 'tech and mortar' balance in 2022

During the pandemic, Mark Murphy, co-owner of Bear Creek Running Co., said his business did everything it could to stay alive.

Community Impact Newspaper • 28th January 2022

Memories N’ Treasures Antique Mall owner finds purpose with business after his wife's death

When Terry Thomas, owner of Memories N’ Treasures Antique Mall, and his wife, Sherrylynn, first walked into the building on Pecan Street in Keller, they saw a day care that had been vacant for two years.

Community Impact Newspaper • 19th December 2021

Ketos Creative provides unique combination of all things creative in Northeast Fort Worth

To Allen Joanis, owner of Ketos Creative in Fort Worth, there’s much more to the phrase, “Jack of all trades, master of none.” In fact, according to Joanis, there are nine words more.

Community Impact Newspaper • 22nd December 2021

Colleyville City Council denies permit for new CBD store

The Colleyville City Council denied granting a special use permit to a CBD store looking to open in the city at its Dec. 21 meeting.

Community Impact Newspaper • 22nd November 2021

Despite unique name, Fort Worth seafood restaurant Shuck Me is fishing- and family-centric

When a mutual friend of soon-to-be Shuck Me Seafood owners Roger and Monica Haverkamp first called Bill Curci years ago to help the Haverkamps with their restaurants, Curci said his first question was, “What’s it called?”

Community Impact Newspaper • 29th September 2021

Resident sues Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, board president over alleged free speech violation

A resident is suing Grapevine-Colleyville ISD and board of trustees President Jorge Rodriguez over allegations that his right to free speech was violated.At the GCISD board of trustees meeting Aug. 23, Mitchell Ryan claims Rodriguez infringed on his free speech when Ryan spoke du

Local Profile • 15th June 2021

For Pride Month, Burch Law Founder And Attorney Discusses LGBTQ+ Journey In The Business World

Lorie Burch had two identities — “Lorie the lawyer” and “Lorie the gay lawyer.” Each fit into two separate worlds. “Lorie the lawyer” went to events and meetings for the Plano Chamber of Commerce and the American Business Women’s Association. But “Lorie the gay lawyer” went to events and meetings for the North Texas GLBT Chamber of Commerce, the DFW Human Rights Campaign and Lambda Legal.

Local Profile • 16th June 2021

Plano Police Sting Nabs Five From Shops At Legacy Restaurants, Seeking To Curb Drunk Driving

Those from all over Collin County flock to the Shops at Legacy in Plano on the weekends, looking for good drinks and a good time. But unbeknownst to those looking to let loose on Saturday, April 18, Plano Police Department officers were visiting area bars undercover as part of a sting operation.

Local Profile • 22nd March 2021

After The Death of Frisco Black Man at Collin County Jail, His Family Demands Answers

At 9 p.m., the green grassy hill looked almost black, and the sky above filled with stars as Lachay Scott, sister of Marvin Scott III, gathered with about 50 protesters in a circle behind the Collin County Jail. Wrapped in blankets, they held signs that read, “We demand justice for Marvin Scott III now” and “Black Lives Matter.”

Local Profile • 23rd March 2021

North Texas 2-Year-Old’s Battle with Aggressive, Rare Lymphoma

Samantha Gerber said the day her 2-year-old son, Christian, was diagnosed with the rarest and most aggressive form of lymphoma, Burkitt’s lymphoma, was “one of those things you just don’t forget.”

Malheur Enterprise • 24th June 2020

Rodriguez, Ontario city councilor embroiled in restraining orders, has prior domestic violence history

WATCHDOG: More complaints emerge accusing Freddy Rodriguez of threatening behavior as the Ontario city councilor seeks his own protection through the courts. Rodriguez didn't address questions from the Enterprise about Idaho court records showing previous domestic violence cases.

Malheur Enterprise • 17th July 2020

White House recommends tighter Covid restrictions for places like Malheur County

A White House Coronavirus Task Force document obtained by the Center for Public Integrity revealed Malheur County and Ontario as in the "red zone" for high amounts of new Covid cases and rates of positive test results.

OU Daily • 5th December 2019

Addiction to advocacy: Dustin Huckabe's fight to bring a collegiate recovery program to OU

Dustin Huckabe had a “moment of clarity” while pouring his fix into his veins through a needle one night.

OU Daily • 23rd September 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders discusses climate change, free college at Norman rally

They came from Norman, the surrounding area and even other states to gather at Reaves Park. They all chanted the same word: "Bernie."

State of Emergency | News21 • 13th August 2019

Without federal aid, states help themselves

BONDURANT, Wyo. – Marlene “Lanie” Beebe stood in a pair of slippers, surrounded by scorched trees. A long gravel road led to rubble: shards of pottery, doll heads and a blackened metal chair. That’s where her neighbor, Nikki Cowley, said she found Beebe one day, among the remnants of 20 years in her home.