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2012 Election Coverage

Redistricting negotiations delay voter registration certificates

Tarrant County officials are warning residents about circulating emails that claim adults must re-register as voters to receive their new voter registration certificates.

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Businesses get thumbs up, down from Grapevine council

The Grapevine City Council on Tuesday night approved proposals for a commercial bakery on historic Main Street and a theatrical center on Northwest Hwy. But it denied plans for an automotive service business on William D. Tate Avenue.

Feb 22, 2012 by in Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

Sam Swan

Texas Department of Transportation

White House honors DFW Connector project team leader

White House officials on Wednesday recognized Sam Swan, project manager of the DFW Connector project, as one of 11 "Champion of Change" leaders for work on innovation in transportation and infrastructure projects.

Feb 16, 2012 by in DFW Metro

Grapevine Police Department looks to upgrade technology, heighten visibility and security

During Tuesday night's Grapevine City Council workshop, Police Chief Eddie Salame discussed future plans to upgrade the department's equipment, modify patrol cars and potentially heighten security downtown.

Feb 22, 2012 by in Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

Texas State Capitol

Courtesy Kumar Appaiah

Chance of an April primary date 'is out,' state party reps say

Failure to reach agreements on all Texas redistricting maps has rendered an April primary virtually impossible, with the next likely date now May 29.

Feb 15, 2012 by in Central Austin

Carroll ISD trustees approve cuts to staff positions

Carroll ISD school board of trustees on Monday night voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution for a general “balance the budget” framework plan as a move to address a projected $5 million budget deficit.

Feb 7, 2012 by in Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

American Airlines Valentine's Day protest

Ben Elsen

American Airlines employees take to the terminal in protest of job cuts

Hundreds of American Airlines employees spent a few hours of their Valentine's Day protesting their employer's recent announcement of jobs cuts, outsourcing, labor cost reductions and pension changes.

Feb 14, 2012 by in DFW Metro

Silver Lake Crossings project gets back in gear with hotel approval

After hitting road blocks in recent years, the developer for Grapevine's second largest piece of undeveloped commercial land received a green light from the city to build a hotel near the intersection of Hwy. 26 and Bass Pro Court.

Jan 27, 2012 by in Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

Federal court rejects state attorney general's proposed maps

The San Antonio federal court rejected interim redistricting maps proposed by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Feb. 6 as the deadline to reach a compromise in time to preserve the April 3 deadline passed.

Feb 7, 2012 by in Central Austin

Titan Operating readies to frack Pleasant Run drill site

Fort Worth-based natural gas company Titan Operating drilled seven wells off Pleasant Run Road last year and plans to begin the new year with fracking the wells.

Jan 27, 2012 by in Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake (2 Comments)

Airline bankruptcy filing hits home

Courtesy American Airlines

Airline bankruptcy filing hits home

American announcement spells turbulence for region

Jan 27, 2012 by in Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

Grapevine OKs plans for new office, retail space near Southlake border

The Grapevine City Council approved a permit for the development of seven office and retail spaces at 1929 W. Northwest Hwy. after a 7-0 vote of confidence from the Planning & Zoning Commission

Jan 19, 2012 by in Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

Liquor stores continue to pop up in Colleyville

Liquor stores continue to pop up in Colleyville

After losing business for the past three years, Atef Henary is bidding adieu to his car wash and Blimpie sandwich shop on Colleyville Boulevard. He is replacing them with a new liquor store, which he hopes will bring in better luck this year.

Jan 27, 2012 by in Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

Grapevine dismisses options to limit campaigning at election site

The Grapevine City Council on Tuesday night decided against alternatives to limiting campaign activity at the Community Activities Center.

Jan 18, 2012 by in Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake

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