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Fort Worth Local News
Statewide achievement spotlights how Fort Worth libraries are expanding access strengthening programs and reshaping the role of public learning in everyday community life
Fort Worth, Texas – The Fort Worth Public Library has been formally recognized by city leaders after earning a statewide honor that highlights excellence in community service and innovation. During a recent work session, the City Council acknowledged the library system’s receipt of the 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries…
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Dallas Local News
New climate inventory shows Dallas cutting pollution across neighborhoods and government operations while growth continues to reshape the city’s environmental challenges
Dallas, Texas – Dallas is reporting measurable progress in its long-term effort to curb climate-warming pollution, according to the city’s 2023 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory. The latest findings show community-wide emissions have fallen by about 11 percent since 2015, the baseline year used to track reduction goals under the Comprehensive…
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Texas News
Rockwall Christmas Company runs a giveaway and everyone can join multiple times
Rockwall, Texas — Exciting news: the local Rockwall Christmas Company is giving away a special Christmas box full of holiday decorations! The Fisher family, who has lived in Rockwall for over 20 years, is behind the company and its success. It’s not just a shop but a part of the…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas Fire-Rescue alters response strategy amid city concerns, new policies to tackle non-fire emergencies
Dallas, Texas – In an effort to streamline resource distribution amid a rising tide of emergency calls, Dallas Fire-Rescue is revising its response protocols. A notable slice of the department’s agenda has traditionally been devoted to non-fire emergencies, with false alarms, individuals trapped in elevators, and minor vehicular incidents on…
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Dallas Local News
North Texas Food Bank braces for government shutdown: A beacon of hope amid fiscal uncertainty
Dallas, Texas – Amid the backdrop of a tempestuous political climate, the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) fortifies its operations in anticipation of a possible government shutdown, notwithstanding Congress’ recent maneuver to pass a stopgap funding bill, ensuring governmental operations until mid-November. The ominous cloud of a governmental hiatus looms…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas Gun Buyback program to take place this month, turning firearms into gift cards for a safer future
Dallas, Texas – In a determined effort to address the ongoing issue of gun violence, the city of Dallas has rekindled a gun buyback program, seeing its revival after being inactive for numerous years. The essence of this initiative lies in offering financial rewards to gun owners, encouraging them to…
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Education
Groundbreaking $100M STEM complex takes root at UNT Dallas: A leap toward future healthcare excellence
Dallas, Texas – In a collaborative stride towards transformative education and healthcare advancement, esteemed university heads, medical cognoscenti, elected representatives, and community allies ceremoniously initiated the construction of a pioneering, avant-garde STEM facility at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) on Friday. The symbolic spade into the soil…
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Texas News
Mesquite names Javan Gonzalez new Visit Mesquite Manager, he took over on October 1
Mesquite, Texas – In a significant administrative update, the City of Mesquite has appointed Javan Gonzalez as the new Visit Mesquite Manager, effective from the 1st of October. Known for his exceptional digital marketing acumen, Mr. Gonzalez boasts a solid decade of experience from both public and private sectors. Javan…
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Community
The University of North Texas at Dallas police to host celebration for National Night Out 2023 at UNT Dallas in Southern Dallas
Dallas, Texas – In a spirited effort to enhance community cohesion and promote safety, a lively, free event is set to enchant attendees with a rich blend of musical performances, enjoyable entertainment, exciting games, a variety of culinary treats including snow cones, complimentary grooming services, helpful information booths, and an…
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Politics
Dallas Mayor’s party switch shocks nation, Democrats demand his resignation
Dallas, Texas – In a startling twist of political theater, the Dallas County Democratic Party has emphatically urged Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson to step down following his abrupt decision to shift his political shift from Democrat to Republican. This unexpected maneuver is slated to come under intense scrutiny at today’s…
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Fort Worth Local News
Fort Worth based college is looking to solving the nursing shortage problem in Texas
Fort Worth, Texas – In a transformative move, the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNT HSC) at Fort Worth, esteemed for its long-standing dedication to shaping experts in osteopathic medicine, physician assistance, and public health, has now integrated degreed nursing into its comprehensive academic offering. This expansion sees…
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Education
Landmark moment beckons for UNT Dallas with inauguration of a cutting-edge $100m STEM facility
This upcoming Friday, September 29th, marks an emblematic juncture for The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas). In a gesture symbolizing not just physical construction but also academic progress, the university’s higher ranks alongside key campus luminaries will initiate the construction of a $100 million STEM facility. This…
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Education
Fort Worth ISD faces serious enrollment crisis and the district wants to change that as soon as now
Fort Worth, Texas – In a significant development, the trustees of Fort Worth ISD convened Tuesday evening and reached a unanimous consensus, calling for an exhaustive study aimed at crafting a comprehensive strategy to address the discerning decline in enrollment figures observed over the past seven years. Fort Worth ISD…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas misses opportunity to create iconic 55-mile urban trail, ‘The Loop,’ as bike lane plan fizzles
Dallas, Texas – In a recent oversight that has left many in the city of Dallas in a state of consternation, a pivotal opportunity was overlooked pertaining to the development of a significant 55-mile circuit trail system. Dallas based nonprofit The Loop has been constantly pushing about the project Spearheaded…
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Education
Dallas ISD Grants surprise vacation days in October
In an effort to revitalize the academic calendar, Dallas Independent School District (DISD) has made the executive decision to integrate a novel fall break into this academic year’s schedule, granting both students and campus staff a respite. Dallas ISD implements fall break for students from October 12 to October 16…
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Community
Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s $2 billion Silver Line project: Lane closures set to disrupt traffic
Dallas, Texas – Amid a multifaceted infrastructural evolution, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is poised to implement lane closures in conjunction with the advancement of its Silver Line project. Closures are planned from September 25 to end of October 2023 As per an official communication dispatched from the agency, beginning…
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Politics
Texas Governor Abbott seeks support in school choice fight in recent Dallas visit
Dallas, Texas – Amid a burgeoning national trend, an increasing number of states are introducing school choice initiatives, providing substantial financial aid to families aspiring to enroll their children in private institutions but hampered by financial constraints. Texas has swiftly become the epicenter of the latest debate on this front.…
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Dallas Local News
Sunday night birthday party in Dallas turned deadly, a child is dead, one adult is seriously injured
Dallas, Texas – In a harrowing turn of events on a Sunday evening, a birthday gathering in Dallas took a tragic twist following a drive-by shooting, leading to the death of a toddler. The incident, which transpired around 9:30 p.m. in a residential area proximate to Fair Park, witnessed bullets…
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Dallas Local News
After more than two years in the works, Dallas is getting ready for Northaven Trail Bridge opening
Dallas, Texas – In a pivotal development for pedestrian mobility in north Dallas, the Northaven Trail Bridge is slated to inaugurate in October, bridging the geographical divide across the North Central Expressway. This strategic initiative aims to seamlessly connect the western expanse of the Northaven Trail to the verdant terrains…
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Fort Worth Local News
About 300 Fort Worth ISD members are moving to the new, $40 million building
Fort Worth, Texas – In a significant turn of events three years post the divestiture of Fort Worth ISD‘s erstwhile administration office, the district’s workforce is ushering in a transition to their contemporary headquarters. The shift, however, hasn’t been without its share of financial complications. New Fort Worth ISD HQ…
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Community
Operation Kindness Expands its paw print: New ‘Lifesaving Partnerships Hub’ coming to Dallas
Dallas, Texas – In a significant move underscoring its unwavering commitment to animal welfare, the renowned Carrollton-based nonprofit, Operation Kindness, recently divulged its impending expansion plans into the western corridors of Dallas. This revelation, made public on September 16, charts out the establishment of a ‘Lifesaving Partnerships Hub’ strategically located…
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