Kara Sewell

3 weeks ago | wfaa.com | Kara Sewell

FORNEY, Texas — Forney is taking a major step forward with plans for its first-ever standalone public library. While many details are still being finalized, grassroots advocates say this long-awaited dream is finally within reach. Flower Escamilla, the Executive Director of Citizens for a Forney Area Library, has been leading the charge for more than five years. Her mission? To give Forney an accredited public library it can finally call its own.

1 month ago | tspantx.com | Kara Sewell

The expansion will transform the highway from four lanes to ten, with six main travel lanes and four frontage road lanes. FORNEY, Texas — If you’ve been wondering when relief is coming on the U.S. Highway 80 expansion project in Forney, you’ll want to read this. We spoke to Forney’s Assistant City Manager, Karl Zook, who says crews are on schedule and they’re doubling down on their plans to ease traffic.

Feb 21, 2025 | bizjournals.com | Kara Sewell

New CEO Sabina Carr has big plans for the Dallas Arboretum. She's rebuilt its leadership team and wants to make this iconic outdoor hangout an even better place to work and visit. This story is available as part of a content partnership with WFAA-TV. For more of the latest local news, visit WFAA.com. Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum kicks off Feb. 22 but it’s not just the flowers making big changes.

Feb 19, 2025 | tspantx.com | Kara Sewell

The Dallas Arboretum plans a five-year strategy to enhance visitor experiences under new CEO Sabina Carr. DALLAS — Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum kicks off Feb. 22 but it’s not just the flowers making big changes. Under new leadership, the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens has a bold five-year plan to elevate visitors’ experience, ushered in by new President and CEO Sabina Carr, who shared her ambitious vision to make this beloved destination more unforgettable than ever.

Jan 31, 2025 | tspantx.com | Kara Sewell

Cities must pass a rigorous application process, meet performance benchmarks, and show long-term commitment to the Main Street Approach. ROYSE CITY, Texas — Royse City is part of an exclusive group of Texas cities, including Denton, Waxahachie, and Grapevine, with the distinction of being an accredited “Texas Main Street” city. Gaining this status is no easy task. Cities must pass a rigorous application process, meet performance benchmarks and show long-term commitment to the Main Street Approach.