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On any given night in Millbrook, 147 people have no permanent address. That number has tripled in five years. A three-month investigation into who they are, how they got here, and why a small city’s safety net is unraveling.
Local News

City Council Approves $47M Downtown Revitalization Plan in Heated 4-3 Vote

After five hours of debate, council votes to fund streetscape improvements, parking structures, and a new public plaza in the city’s commercial core.
Business

Riverwalk Mixed-Use Project Breaks Ground, Promises 200 Jobs

The $92 million Riverwalk at Millbrook will bring apartments, retail, a boutique hotel, and a public trail to a former industrial site along the Cedar River.
Sports

Panthers Rally in Fourth Quarter to Upset Top-Ranked Eagles, 28-24

Quarterback Jaylen Carter throws two fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Panthers stun the top-ranked Eagles at homecoming.

South Dallas

Homeless

On any given night in Millbrook, 147 people have no permanent address. That number has tripled in five years. A three-month investigation into who they are, how they got here, and why a small city’s safety net is unraveling.
City Council Approves $47M Downtown Revitalization Plan in Heated 4-3 Vote

After five hours of debate, council votes to fund streetscape improvements, parking structures, and a new public plaza in the city’s commercial core.
Riverwalk Mixed-Use Project Breaks Ground, Promises 200 Jobs

The $92 million Riverwalk at Millbrook will bring apartments, retail, a boutique hotel, and a public trail to a former industrial site along the Cedar River.

Homeless

On any given night in Millbrook, 147 people have no permanent address. That number has tripled in five years. A three-month investigation into who they are, how they got here, and why a small city’s safety net is unraveling.
Panthers Rally in Fourth Quarter to Upset Top-Ranked Eagles, 28-24

Quarterback Jaylen Carter throws two fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Panthers stun the top-ranked Eagles at homecoming.
After 30 Years, Cornerstone Cafe Changes Hands — But Not Its Recipe

New owner Anh Nguyen takes over the beloved Elm Street diner with a simple promise: keep the coffee, keep the character.
Saturday Market Sets Attendance Record as Fall Season Opens

An estimated 3,200 visitors packed Courthouse Square for the fall opening, boosted by new vendors and live music.

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