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As air conditioners work overtime, residents of the North Texas area struggle to keep up with their electric bills. Some assistance is available.

Texas teacher Sydney McGee was fired from her 28-year long position as an art teacher in Frisco ISD because she took her students to an art museum and one of the students viewed a nude statue. What!?

A consumer's guide to discounted admission to the Texas State Fair 2007

Interesting attractions in Waco, Texas.

As I teed off at the first hole on a beautiful 65 degree Christmas Day, I knew that Stewart Peninsula was a special golf course.

Here is your 2005 Guide of the best permanent shops to buy your holiday tree if you live in Texas:

Of all the history towns in Texas, few is less well known or played a more pivotal role in Texas history than San Augustine, Texas, a former Hasinais tribe settlement on Ayish Bayou in East Texas.

When most people think of Texas, they think of cattle, oil or cotton. The truth is Texas has more ghost than most any state. Her are some places you might find them.

South Texas is one of the bastions of country music. The true honky tonks still are running strong.

Students in many different majors can find internships right here in Collin County, Texas.

Ever since the University of North Texas opened in 1890 in Denton, Texas, it has been one of the top-rated universities in the state of Texas, particularly for students looking to major in its well-developed music program.

No need to travel to south France to enjoy the beauty and benefits of fresh cut lavender. North Texas is the perfect place to experience this sweet and fragrant healing herb. Come out to the farm or shop online and let the experience begin!

North Texas won the Sun Belt Conference tournament championship to earn an automatic bid into the tournament. They'll need a miracle to get out of the first round.

The University of North Texas (UNT) Art Gallery in Denton, TX presents a Rainmakers Workshop through May 3rd.

A feisty one-year-old could be the next reality show star from North Texas, says writer Alan Melson.

In June 2007, the north Texas region comprised of the Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton metropolitan area experienced rainfalls heavier than any other month in the past 25 years, and missed the record June rainfall total set in 1928 by less than half an inch.

The University of North Texas boasts one of the finest music programs in the country, but has other characteristics that make it an attractive school.

Storms in North Texas cause flooding, tornadoes, wind damage, and claim the lives of 11 so far.

A listing of extracurricular options for North Texas youth.

The season has begun for high school hockey players in the North Texas area. The AT&T Metroplex High School Hockey League is comprised of over 70 teams and hundreds of players.

The Dallas and Fort Worth Easter Seals organizations have agreed to a merger that will take effect as early as June 1, 2007. The new organization - Easter Seals North Texas - will have four facilities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Discount wallpaper store locations in North Texas.

Use this comprehensive list of employment resources to find a job in the Wichita Falls / North Texas Area.

Texas offers many exciting activities for children as well as for adults.

Rains over June 18, 2007 rose waters up to 8-feet in Gainesville, Texas. Six are confirmed dead, more are missing, and floods cause more than $28 million in damages.

Grand Prairie, Texas is one of Dallas/Fort Worth fastest growing cities located south of Dallas close to the popular Joe Pool Lake and is home to over 4,900 acres of parks.

It has shown up in many members of the military who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan. This current outbreak is the first time that the infection has appeared in the members of the general public who have not traveled to any of these areas.

This is a profile of entrepreneur, Sharla Bush, owner of Sharla's Bath and Beauty Boutique in McKinney, Tex.

Flooding caused by heavy rains late Tuesday afternoon leave many stranded and a lot of damage.

It is when we stand up to our peers, when we stop tolerating the racial slurs, the stereotypes, and the hateful sentiments, it is then that we will see a greater harmony among races and cultures in America.

The Londoner Restaurant and Pub is a unique and highly successful business in the Historic Downtown McKinney Square. It is well worth the drive from Dallas.

Even though these are not 100% totally organic stores, there is still a wide variety of selections of organic items that you will find here.

The ladies who lunch are envied for their impeccable coifs and nails, perfect arches and poreless skin. That glow doesn't just come from a great glass of Pinot; the talent at local spas helps keep them beautiful inside and out.

Most people think of Texas as endless prairie with herds of grazing cattle, farm land for a variety of vegetables, and rows and rows of cotton, but wine is making a name for itself in the fertile soil of the Lone Star State.

Tornado Season in North Texas

District 9-5A in Collin County, Texas is home to some of the state's best high school football teams, including Allen, Plano East, Plano West, Berkner, and Plano.

So you find yourself in Dallas/Ft. Worth Texas in the summer. What activities can you do?

If you're looking for fun activities on St. Patrick's day, you'll find plenty of them in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Saddle up your horse and mosey on down to North Texas for some mighty Irish entertainment.

Flooding in several north Texas towns kills at least four. Others have been reported missing.

The 2011 Super Bowl is headed for North Texas, Arlington to be exact.

Details the Fine Arts District of Denison, Texas. There have been bi-annual festivals, spring and fall, in recent years that have hosted pieces by Picasso, Matisse, and vibrant local artists. The Fall Tour is the first weekend of November 2005.

If you're looking for romance in Dallas, Texas, you've come to the right place. North Texas features some of the most romantic and luxurious getaways in the United States.

Recently, evidence has been published indicating that large primates may inhabit the woodlands along the shores of lakes in North Texas. Plans are being discussed and developed to document the presence of "Bigfoot" and possibly attempt the capture of a live specimen.

The McKinney North High School cross country teams both won their district meet.

From an outlandish outhouse race to antiquing, Granbury, Texas offers a lot of interesting things to do.

Review of the Nancy lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas.

Valerie Little has been a stabilizing force as head coach of the McKinney North varsity girls basketball team.

Texas is still a fascinating place to visit and live in, though there is a lot of mystery there. Outside of our current President, some of the most influential American people of the past and present in all fields are from there--and there's no let up...

Story of an early-day Texas newspaper hoax involving a reported giant meteorite.

The WOGA gym located in Plano, Texas is where both Nastia Liukin and Carly Patterson were trained. Now they are being swamped with calls by parents wanting to enroll their child.

Whether you are a Nascar Fan or Drag Racing Fan, the Dallas/Ft. Worth area has great fun waiting for you. The most fun you can have in Drag Racing is at the Texas Motorplex.

The Texas Scottish Rite Hospital has many Children benefits from more than 250 special events, which are held each year.

Severe Winter Weather in the North and Midwest and it is not over yet.

Denton, Texas is home to countless college students, who might not always have a huge amount to spend on a romantic outing. How can you have a romantic night out without killing your budget? Here are Denton's top five romantic outings.

Texas State University is a good school going through growing pains at the moment. The positives of new buildings and degree programs are offset by the negatives of high cost of attendance. Overall, Texas State University provides a fairly good education.

Ever seen Rocky Horror Picture Show? At the begining you see a sign that reads; "Welcome to Denton, Home of the Happy." Joyous is what you'll be if you were looking for an alternative nightscene in the Dallas area.

Just because it is cold outside, there are plenty of indoor fun for families out there!

This is the story of Cynthia Ann Parker, daughter of white settlers on the Texas frontier, who became a Comanche and resented her return to white civilization for the remainder of her short life.

Many Texas school districts close due to the worst flu outbreak in years.

Spring is here and the cabin fever has hit Texas in a big way. Cedar Hill State Park is located in the picturesque southern region of Dallas, Texas and offers some of the most fun and enjoyable ways to spend a sunny afternoon.

Everywhere in the county spring means new life, and to a gardener it means adding new and exciting plants to their own piece of the earth. And Texas is no exception to this rule.

A heartwarming family story about humility and generosity. (PLEASE NOTE THIS WAS SUBMITTED TO TYLER TEXAS NEWSPAPER IN 2004 BUT I NEVER HEARD FROM THEM.)

Many scholarships and programs are available for tuition-free higher education opportunities in Texas. Academic performance is not the only qualifier.

Here are some of the best-rated and top-notch Halloween attractions and theme parks near Dallas and Fort Worth. Many are the main fund-raising endeavors for charitable causes and social and cultural organizations. Join in the fun!

Apple orchards that offer fresh apple picking are hard to find in Texas, but they do exist. It's well worth the drive to come away with a few bushels of apples which are sweet, ripe and fresh off the tree.

Dallas, Texas is renowned for its beautiful spring flowers and gorgeous greenery and spring festivals are increasingly popular this time of year. Here are two of the most fun and festive spring attractions that you should visit in Dallas, Texas.

There is a very beautiful Ganesha temple at Plano, Texas that offers great darshnas of Lord Ganesha along with other gods like Shiva, Balaji, Rama, and Hanuman. The temple has peaceful environment that gives mental peace and solace.

Grab your keys and take your appetite to one or more of these yummy spots to eat.

Was it a Denison-area farmer or a Dallas-area farmer who saw something in the sky one day in 1878 and described it as saucer-sized?

While Dallas, otherwise known as "Big D", has a lot to offer, don't dismiss some of the smaller towns in the surrounding area.

The Robert Muller Center for Living Ethics, located in Fairview, Tex., is a unique learning center focused on nurturing children's love of learning and heart avocations.

Bikes For Tykes of Fort Worth and Benbrook, TX recycles and reconditions discarded and donated bicycles and parts into safe ones for the kids.

Everyone's talking about high electric bills.

Preview of annual Black Tie Dinner in Dallas.

Fort Worth, TX is rich in history and has numerous buildings and homes listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

Higher education used to consist solely of attending a college or university, sitting for hours in class, and using your computer to type out a few term papers. If you could not conform to these standards, obtaining a college education was next to impossible.

From world-class live music to the historical and haunted, Denton is a great place to visit any time of year. There are annual festivals and events, art galleries and antique shops, as well as water parks and camping spots.

The Dragons have been dominating the competition in the high school football ranks for the last five years. This year shouldn't be any different.

Carrollton, when all is said and done, is a great place to live and the best part is, it's in North-East Texas where the winters are short and the summers, tolerable.

If you visit Lockhart, "The Barbecue Capital of Texas," there's no question as to what you will eat. The tough choice is choosing just one of Lockhart's four barbecue restaurants. Read how one Lockhart local ranks the big four.

A weekend-by-weekend guide to help you plan your tour of the towns on the Texas Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighting Trail

A traveler's guide to finding the best Mexican food establishments in Beaumont, Texas.

A guide to holiday events in Lockhart, Texas, including the annual lighted parade, A Dickens Christmas, and Christmas plays at two community theaters

The town of McKinney, Texas is one of the fastest growing towns in the Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex area and has an expansive list of programs and activities to offer senior citizens ages 50 and older.

Texas is a vast land with lots fo different opinions, these are some I have acquired while living here this past 35 years

Recent weather has caused quite a stir in many areas of the country. Among the hardest hit are parts of Texas, to include the central Texas area of Lake Whitney.

Locating a drug/ alcohol abuse center in Austin Texas is not very difficult. Three such centers are the Austin Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program, Austin Recovery, Inc. and La Hacienda Solutions.

There are some amazing hotels in Houston, Texas. The only problem is - there are some amazing hotels. That's why I reviewed the top three of these hotels for potential guests.

There are so many dealerships in Arlington, Texas. How do you pick the right one to purchase your new or used car? It took me alot of time and many disappointing experiences to find some of the best ones in the area.

Texas has miles and miles of beaches some of which are almost totally deserted.

Several towns on the Texas Gulf Coast have Bed and Breakfast Establishments. Here is a review of some to help you make the decision for that romantic weekend getaway you're planning.

When traveling in the Piney Woods of Texas, staying in a Piney Woods Bed and Breakfast Establishments is just as much an experience as the trip the visitor is taking.

A brief history of the nations who've flown their flags over Texas.

Now known as the southern part of Dallas, Texas, Oak Cliff offers upscale historical neighborhoods among rolling hills and scenic views.

Black Gold, railroads, cattle, the stuff of Texas. For some. But for East Texans, Texas is all about trees. The Texas Forestry Museum in Lufkin, TX. tells their story.