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Man dies in brush fire

- Wednesday, May 23, 2012 5:44 PM CDT

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History in the making: Ex-councilmember bids for District 6 as first-ever Latina congresswoman to represent state

Brianna Hinojosa-Flores is a familiar face in the city of Coppell. She served on the city council for seven years and was instrumental in the development of the Coppell 2030 Plan and its initiative to build partnerships with businesses, organizations, schools and individuals in order to promote living a healthy lifestyle. But, there's something Hinojosa-Flores feels she has yet to accomplish -- representing the state of Texas in the United States House of Representatives.

Hinojosa-Flores is the daughter of an immigrant; her mother came from Mexico as a migrant worker. She became a U.S. Citizen then received her bachelors in nursing, her certification as a nurse practitioner, and her master's in women's health.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012 5:19 PM CDT

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Dust bowl: Construction in Old Town Coppell leaves residents in the dirt

While the Old Coppell Historic District is getting a fresh new look, residents are seeing clouds of construction dust. The finish line is on the horizon, however, as construction crews are working ahead of schedule to complete what will be a revitalization of the city's past.

- Wednesday, May 23, 2012 5:16 PM CDT

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Fire Reports

The Coppell Fire Department was involved in the following incidents from March 12 – March 18

- Thursday, March 22, 2012 2:32 PM CDT

Sports

Hockey: A Hard Day's Knights: Willms takes home national title, commits to Stony Brook

When the puck hit the ice and the buzzer went off, Atlanta Knights goalie Derek Willms, a 2010 Coppell graduate, felt the relief of having blocked a last-second shot and the joy of being part of the Tier III Junior National Champions.

- Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:34 PM CDT

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Old songs you love to hate

Every now and then you hear a song on the radio that makes you cringe. You're embarrassed that you know every word, and you think to yourself, "How did a song like this ever become popular?"

- Wednesday, May 23, 2012 2:52 PM CDT

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