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Northside Grill provided free meals to foster families on Tuesday, Aug.

11 at 2710 Central E. Freeway — a back-to-school feast sponsored by 2INgage, Family First, Northside Grill, and Rising Sons Boys Ranch that brought the community together.

A Ghost Bike dedication took place Tuesday, Aug.

11 at the Vitro Plant to honor Kevin and McKaylee Reese, a father and daughter fatally struck on March 25 while training for Hotter'N Hell Hundred. Officials and community members gathered to remember the pair — a solemn local tribute.

A national footwear retailer opened its Skechers store at 3127 Lawrence Road yesterday in a renovated building that formerly housed furniture stores and Powerhouse Gym—operating Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sun 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.—and occupies 11,000 sqft.

MSU Texas is implementing new AI guidelines for students and faculty that use four categories—AI-Prohibited, AI-Critical, AI-Limited, and AI-Exploratory—to balance academic integrity with skill-building.

The initiative includes courses like Writing and AI and a Task Force will review recommendations through March 2027.

Camp Fire North Texas has paused its after-school program for the rest of 2026 due to funding shortages as the nonprofit restructures.

The group said it will join local Art Walks and vendor events to secure future partnerships and grant opportunities.

Taylor Farms recalled 16 jalapeño-based items sold at Target + Walmart + Whole Foods in Texas after salmonella concerns emerged; consumers should discard any recalled products and obtain refunds at their purchase locations.

The Knox City Greyhounds are preparing for the 2026 season after winning only two games last year — all players return along with new talent to compete in a revised 1-A Division II schedule later this fall.

Coach Jeff Hill and the Nocona Indians are working to improve after a 2–8 record last season, with fall camp fueling a renewed effort to win — quarterback Brody Lang says better coaching has put the team on track for a stronger season.