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    • Dallas Local NewsLux Ice, a company that redefines the art of crystal-clear craft ice, moves HQ to Dallas Dallas, Texas - In a noteworthy business development in North Texas, a company named Lux Ice, celebrated for its premium craft ice production, has officially transitioned its corporate headquarters and core manufacturing center to Dallas’ Flower Mound.
      September 21, 2023

      Lux Ice, a company that redefines the art of crystal-clear craft ice, moves HQ to Dallas

      Dallas, Texas – In a noteworthy business development in North Texas, a company named Lux Ice, celebrated for its premium craft ice production, has officially transitioned its corporate headquarters and core manufacturing center to Dallas’ Flower Mound. Lux Ice new HQ is a 45,000-square-foot facility in Dallas’ Flower Mound This…

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    • EducationTCU campus addresses housing shortage with new residence halls and dining complex Fort Worth, Texas - In an ambitious expansion stride, Texas Christian University (TCU), situated in Fort Worth, ceremoniously initiated the construction of two avant-garde residence halls, a sophisticated dining area, and an inclusive common space, all slated to redefine the student living experience.
      September 21, 2023

      TCU campus addresses housing shortage with new residence halls and dining complex

      Fort Worth, Texas – In an ambitious expansion stride, Texas Christian University (TCU), situated in Fort Worth, ceremoniously initiated the construction of two avant-garde residence halls, a sophisticated dining area, and an inclusive common space, all slated to redefine the student living experience. Poised strategically at the juncture of Lubbock…

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    • Fort Worth Local NewsFort Worth allocates $4.2 million lifeline to MedStar ambulance service in 2024 budget Fort Worth, Texas — In a pivotal decision on Tuesday, the Fort Worth City Council greenlighted its 2024 fiscal budget, earmarking a notable sum of $4.2 million for MedStar's transitional funding. This allocation, drawn directly from Fort Worth’s financial reserves, is yet under scrutiny as the city manager, David Cooke, shared that dialogues persist with neighboring cities falling under MedStar's coverage, regarding their financial participation.
      September 21, 2023

      Fort Worth allocates $4.2 million lifeline to MedStar ambulance service in 2024 budget

      Fort Worth, Texas — In a pivotal decision on Tuesday, the Fort Worth City Council greenlighted its 2024 fiscal budget, earmarking a notable sum of $4.2 million for MedStar’s transitional funding. This allocation, drawn directly from Fort Worth’s financial reserves, is yet under scrutiny as the city manager, David Cooke,…

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    • Fort Worth Local Newsvalues soar Fort Worth, Texas - In a pivotal move on Tuesday, the Fort Worth city council, in a decisive 8-3 ballot, ratified the city's tax rate for 2024, pegging it at 67.25 cents for every $100 of assessed value. This substantial decrease represents the most dramatic slash in the city's tax rate since records dating back to 1990.
      September 21, 2023

      Fort Worth City Council votes for major tax rate cut in 2024, but owners will still pay more as property values soar

      Fort Worth, Texas – In a pivotal move on Tuesday, the Fort Worth city council, in a decisive 8-3 ballot, ratified the city’s tax rate for 2024, pegging it at 67.25 cents for every $100 of assessed value. This substantial decrease represents the most dramatic slash in the city’s tax…

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    • Fort Worth Local NewsOak Grove Community Park: A beacon of hope for Fort Worth's far south neighborhoods Fort Worth, Texas - In the burgeoning precinct of Fort Worth's southernmost reaches, the span of 67 acres that has lain dormant for nearly a decade is poised for a renaissance. This tract, known as Oak Grove Community Park, awaits its metamorphosis after a long period of inactivity that stretches back eight years.
      September 21, 2023

      Oak Grove Community Park: A beacon of hope for Fort Worth’s far south neighborhoods

      Fort Worth, Texas – In the burgeoning precinct of Fort Worth’s southernmost reaches, the span of 67 acres that has lain dormant for nearly a decade is poised for a renaissance. This tract, known as Oak Grove Community Park, awaits its metamorphosis after a long period of inactivity that stretches…

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    • Dallas Local NewsDallas Mayor Eric Johnson fails to substantial cut tax rate as city council votes budget for fiscal year 2023-24 Dallas, Texas - In a notable setback for Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, the city council rejected his fervent appeal for a substantial property tax rate cut on Wednesday. Instead, they endorsed City Manager T.C. Broadnax's budget proposal, which contained a more modest tax rate reduction, by a decisive vote of 10 to 5.
      September 21, 2023

      Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson fails to substantial cut tax rate as city council votes budget for fiscal year 2023-24

      Dallas, Texas – In a notable setback for Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, the city council rejected his fervent appeal for a substantial property tax rate cut on Wednesday. Instead, they endorsed City Manager T.C. Broadnax’s budget proposal, which contained a more modest tax rate reduction, by a decisive vote of…

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    • Education
      September 20, 2023

      Texas Education Agency (TEA) served as the keynote speaker of the Dallas Regional Chamber’s 2023 State of Public Education conference

      In an escalating demonstration of opposition, numerous school districts in North Texas have fortified the burgeoning statewide movement to contest the modified assessment criteria promulgated by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Both the Fort Worth Independent School District and Plano ISD substantively augmented the ever-expanding compendium of dissenting educational bodies,…

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    • Dallas Local NewsPoor air quality in Dallas, a problem that bothers everyone Dallas, Texas - In a metropolis perpetually ensnared in hazardous air quality advisories, accompanied by an extensive chronicle of environmental inequities, residents of Dallas are pressing for transparency regarding the city's strategies for implementing informed ecological policies.
      September 20, 2023

      Poor air quality in Dallas, a problem that bothers everyone

      Dallas, Texas – In a metropolis perpetually ensnared in hazardous air quality advisories, accompanied by an extensive chronicle of environmental inequities, residents of Dallas are pressing for transparency regarding the city’s strategies for implementing informed ecological policies. Dallas air quality improvement starts with air quality data One focal point of…

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    • Dallas Local NewsReinstated rental scooter program in Dallas continues to be a problem for local residents Dallas, Texas - In an attempt to remediate a burgeoning set of grievances, the Dallas Transportation and Infrastructure Committee convened on Monday for a comprehensive evaluation of the city's reinitiated shared scooter and e-bike program.
      September 20, 2023

      Reinstated rental scooter program in Dallas continues to be a problem for local residents

      Dallas, Texas – In an attempt to remediate a burgeoning set of grievances, the Dallas Transportation and Infrastructure Committee convened on Monday for a comprehensive evaluation of the city’s reinitiated shared scooter and e-bike program. Launched afresh in May 2023, the initiative has subsequently been the subject of manifold complaints,…

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    • Dallas Local NewsAmazon's mega hiring spree, 13,000 new jobs headed to Dallas-Fort Worth with average pay of $20.50 Dallas, Texas - In a significant pre-holiday labor force augmentation, Amazon divulged on Tuesday plans to onboard in excess of 13,000 workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan region.
      September 20, 2023

      Amazon’s mega hiring spree, 13,000 new jobs headed to Dallas-Fort Worth with average pay of $20.50

      Dallas, Texas – In a significant pre-holiday labor force augmentation, Amazon divulged on Tuesday plans to onboard in excess of 13,000 workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan region. This hiring spree constitutes a fraction of the e-commerce behemoth’s overarching strategy to infuse its nationwide operations with a quarter of a…

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    • EducationDallas-Fort Worth universities shine in Texas college rankings Dallas, Texas - In a recent report, the U.S. News and World Report unveiled its comprehensive 2024 Best Colleges in Texas undergraduate rankings, an evaluative compilation that employs a multitude of criteria, ranging from academic rigor and excellence to the daunting levels of graduate indebtedness and student retention rates.
      September 19, 2023

      Dallas-Fort Worth universities shine in Texas college rankings

      Dallas, Texas – In a recent report, the U.S. News and World Report unveiled its comprehensive 2024 Best Colleges in Texas undergraduate rankings, an evaluative compilation that employs a multitude of criteria, ranging from academic rigor and excellence to the daunting levels of graduate indebtedness and student retention rates. This…

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    • Dallas Local NewsPilot program: Dallas gives green light to student-led initiative for free DART rides for the spring semester Dallas, Texas - In a culminating feat of youthful activism, the student-driven initiative helmed by Sunrise Movement Dallas has successfully procured municipal endorsement for complimentary Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) ridership for students spanning kindergarten through 12th grade within the city.
      September 19, 2023

      Pilot program: Dallas gives green light to student-led initiative for free DART rides for the spring semester

      Dallas, Texas – In a culminating feat of youthful activism, the student-driven initiative helmed by Sunrise Movement Dallas has successfully procured municipal endorsement for complimentary Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) ridership for students spanning kindergarten through 12th grade within the city. This pivotal approval was facilitated by the city’s earmarking…

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    • EducationDallas ISD joins other Texas school districts and files lawsuit against TSA Dallas, Texas - In a recent move punctuated by mounting discontent, the Dallas Independent School District has entered into a legal alliance with an expanding cadre of over 20 other Texas educational districts—spanning geographic locales from Kingsville to Crowley, and Frisco to Fort Stockton—in instituting litigation against Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath.
      September 19, 2023

      Dallas ISD joins other Texas school districts and files lawsuit against TSA

      Dallas, Texas – In a recent move punctuated by mounting discontent, the Dallas Independent School District has entered into a legal alliance with an expanding cadre of over 20 other Texas educational districts—spanning geographic locales from Kingsville to Crowley, and Frisco to Fort Stockton—in instituting litigation against Texas Education Commissioner…

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    • Fort Worth Local NewsFort Worth City Council to review the proposed 2023-24 fiscal budget and tax rate during a meeting on Sept. 19 Fort Worth, Texas - In a consequential move that has both fiscal and political ramifications, the City Council of Fort Worth is poised to scrutinize a proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, as well as an adjusted tax rate, during an upcoming meeting scheduled for September 19 at 5 p.m. The Fort Worth budget under consideration is a staggering $2.6 billion, which is slated to undergo a critical assessment by the council members.
      September 19, 2023

      Fort Worth City Council to review the proposed 2023-24 fiscal budget and tax rate during a meeting on Sept. 19

      Fort Worth, Texas – In a consequential move that has both fiscal and political ramifications, the City Council of Fort Worth is poised to scrutinize a proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, as well as an adjusted tax rate, during an upcoming meeting scheduled for September 19 at 5…

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    • Dallas Local NewsFrontier Communications chooses Dallas as new home base, creating thousands of jobs Dallas, Texas - In a meticulously orchestrated announcement this week, Frontier Communications, a telecommunication services behemoth renowned for providing a spectrum of internet, phone, and television solutions to both residential consumers and small-to-medium-sized enterprises across 25 states, officially divulged plans to shift its corporate headquarters from Norwalk, Connecticut, to the burgeoning Uptown district of Dallas, Texas.
      September 18, 2023

      Frontier Communications chooses Dallas as new home base, creating thousands of jobs

      Dallas, Texas – In an announcement last week, Frontier Communications, a telecommunication services behemoth renowned for providing a spectrum of internet, phone, and television solutions to both residential consumers and small-to-medium-sized enterprises across 25 states, officially divulged plans to shift its corporate headquarters from Norwalk, Connecticut, to the burgeoning Uptown…

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    • CommunityAnthem Development's bold project to bring Lofts iThirty at DART's Lake Ray Hubbard station Garland, Texas - In a transformative gambit that defies economic fluctuations and heightens urban renaissance, Dallas-based Anthem Development has inaugurated the preliminary phase of a sprawling, transit-oriented overhaul at Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) Lake Ray Hubbard station, situated in Garland, Texas.
      September 18, 2023

      Anthem Development’s bold project to bring Lofts iThirty at DART’s Lake Ray Hubbard station

      Garland, Texas – In a transformative gambit that defies economic fluctuations and heightens urban renaissance, Dallas-based Anthem Development has inaugurated the preliminary phase of a sprawling, transit-oriented overhaul at Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) Lake Ray Hubbard station, situated in Garland, Texas. Chief among the components of this nascent initiative…

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    • Dallas Local NewsNorth Texas cities sound alarm on water utility fee scam, residents and businesses should be aware Dallas, Texas - In a rapidly escalating series of fraudulent activities afflicting numerous cities throughout North Texas, authorities are issuing heightened alerts to residents and businesses concerning a sophisticated scam centering on spurious assertions about overdue water utility fees. A Lewisville-based hotel recently fell prey to the scam, thereby exacerbating the urgency of the situation. Earlier this year, a sophisticated scam targeted cash-strapped North Texans.
      September 18, 2023

      North Texas cities sound alarm on water utility fee scam, residents and businesses should be aware

      Dallas, Texas – In a rapidly escalating series of fraudulent activities afflicting numerous cities throughout North Texas, authorities are issuing heightened alerts to residents and businesses concerning a sophisticated scam centering on spurious assertions about overdue water utility fees. A Lewisville-based hotel recently fell prey to the scam, thereby exacerbating…

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    • Texas NewsLone Star State shines bright as Texas sets unprecedented employment records Texas - In a jubilant acknowledgment of the Lone Star State's burgeoning economic prowess, Governor Greg Abbott on Friday lauded Texas as a veritable juggernaut in the American job market, following the divulgence of August employment metrics.
      September 18, 2023

      Lone Star State shines bright as Texas sets unprecedented employment records

      Texas – In a jubilant acknowledgment of the Lone Star State’s burgeoning economic prowess, Governor Greg Abbott on Friday lauded Texas as a veritable juggernaut in the American job market, following the divulgence of August employment metrics. These newly released statistics illuminate not merely a transient spike, but a consistent,…

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    • CommunityMesquite Parks and Recreation is hosting a pair of fall family-friendly events in October. Mesquite, Texas - In an endeavor to enliven the autumnal atmosphere with community-driven activities, Mesquite Parks and Recreation has orchestrated a duo of family-oriented events scheduled for the month of October.
      September 14, 2023

      Mesquite Parks and Recreation is hosting a pair of fall family-friendly events in October

      Mesquite, Texas – In an endeavor to enliven the autumnal atmosphere with community-driven activities, Mesquite Parks and Recreation has orchestrated a duo of family-oriented events scheduled for the month of October. Movies in the Park series event set to take place on October 7 in Mesquite Slated for Saturday, October…

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    • Dallas Local NewsDallas-Fort Worth becomes the second apartment construction capital of the U.S. Dallas, Texas - Amid a persistent nationwide housing crisis, the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan region is poised to witness the construction of approximately 24,000 new apartment units in the current year, according to a comprehensive analysis recently published by RentCafe.
      September 14, 2023

      Dallas-Fort Worth becomes the second apartment construction capital of the U.S.

      Dallas, Texas – Amid a persistent nationwide housing crisis, the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan region is poised to witness the construction of approximately 24,000 new apartment units in the current year, according to a comprehensive analysis recently published by RentCafe. Dallas-Fort Worth lags only behind New York City in terms of…

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    • Dallas Local NewsHistoric Forest Theater in Dallas: From iconic past to a bright future Dallas, Texas - In a deeply resonant nod to its illustrious past, an intricate new exhibit at Dallas's NorthPark Center is divulging the multifaceted history of the venerable Forest Theater, an establishment whose revitalization is keenly awaited. Incepted in 1949 under the auspices of Karl Hoblitzelle, the Forest Theater originally joined the ranks of its architectural siblings—Lakewood, Inwood, and Majestic theaters—embodying the cultural zeitgeist of its era.
      September 14, 2023

      Historic Forest Theater in Dallas: From iconic past to a bright future

      Dallas, Texas – In a deeply resonant nod to its illustrious past, an intricate new exhibit at Dallas’s NorthPark Center is divulging the multifaceted history of the venerable Forest Theater, an establishment whose revitalization is keenly awaited. Incepted in 1949 under the auspices of Karl Hoblitzelle, the Forest Theater originally…

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