Derek Fleming

Nov 15, 2024 | dallasexpress.com | Derek Fleming

A major mixed-use project in Frisco that includes plans for a $400 million Vegas-style hotel in the 80-acre development is now selling tracts priced between $1.2 to $2.6 million per acre. The Frisco Railhead project, located just off the Dallas North Tollway, will include multifamily housing, retail and office space, restaurants, and entertainment. Infrastructure for the project, such as roads, sewers, electrical connections, and water mains, has recently been completed.

Nov 11, 2024 | dallasexpress.com | Derek Fleming

P.A.W.S. for Patriots is a program by the Fort Worth Animal Care and Control Department that aims to connect veterans with shelter dogs to help them thrive together. “Many veterans face significant challenges during their transition back to civilian life, including stress, anxiety and depression,” FWACC wrote in a statement announcing the project.

Nov 6, 2024 | dallasexpress.com | Derek Fleming

Dallas County Health and Human Services has released a report on the costs of homelessness in Dallas County and Collin County, showing how practical solutions can reduce costs and improve outcomes. The report, released on November 5, shows that the total annual cost to taxpayers in the two counties totals nearly $194 million. A $70 million investment in supportive housing and services enacted in 2022 has helped to reduce the costs and the number of people experiencing homelessness by nearly half.

Nov 5, 2024 | dallasexpress.com | Derek Fleming

The Texas Education Agency has introduced a new toolkit for educators to provide guidance on disciplining homeless students, and will host a webinar to fully explain how the toolkit can be put to use. The McKinney-Vento Discipline Toolkit is intended to give educators help responding to homeless students by providing practices and procedures relating to discipline. TEA will host a webinar on Nov.

Nov 3, 2024 | dallasexpress.com | Derek Fleming

The City of Wilmer in Dallas County was recently recognized for planning excellence by the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association for its comprehensive plan, ‘Picture Wilmer 2040 Vision Plan.’The plan outlines priorities and goals for the city’s development, including roads and infrastructure, businesses, schools, and parks.