CC Future Mobility Oct 2023
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New ammo for fentanyl battle

New ammo for fentanyl battle

Authorities say counterfeit fentanyl is often disguised in an assortment of rainbow colors resembling candy. Courtesy DEA Fentanyl poisoning continues to claim a growing percentage of drug deaths in the state, according to the Texas Health Data dashboard published...

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EVs charging ahead in a green revolution

EVs charging ahead in a green revolution

Public charging station at Murphy Marketplace. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor Collin County ranks fourth statewide in the number of electric vehicles (EV) registered, according to Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities and the North Central Texas Council of Governments...

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Annual rodeo ropes in fun for all ages

Annual rodeo ropes in fun for all ages

The grand entrance is always a highlight each year at the annual rodeo. Tina Lopez/The Wylie News One of the most popular local events of the year — the Wylie Championship Rodeo — attracted large crowds from near and far seeking family friendly entertainment last...

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Fire responders climb, hold 9/11 ceremony

Fire responders climb, hold 9/11 ceremony

A special 9/11 ceremony honoring first responders held Monday, Sept. 11 at Fire Station No. 4. Jeremy Hallock/The Wylie News  Fifteen Wylie Fire-Rescue first responders climbed in Memorial Stair Climbs in Dallas, Oklahoma City and Kansas City last weekend in somber...

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Annual peanut butter drive kicks off in September

Annual peanut butter drive kicks off in September

The North Texas Food Bank is collecting peanut butter throughout the month of September. Annually, the North Texas Food Bank collects unopened jars of peanut butter and distributes it to in-need families across North Texas. Last year, the area nonprofit raised...

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Second chances

Second chances

Two-time heart transplant recipient, Gynovel Henry, withDr. Abigail Souryl at UT Southwestern prior to undergoing surgery in April that also included a kidney transplant. Courtesy photo Gynovel Henry is alive today because some people cared enough to donate the gift...

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County to hold hearings on proposed budget, tax rate

County to hold hearings on proposed budget, tax rate

By John Kanelis Collin County Commissioners Court is set to approve a fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24) budget along with a tax rate that will increase the tax on the average homestead in the county. Commissioners will meet Monday, Sept. 11, to conduct a public hearing on...

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