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Dallas Local News
Dallas residents of four neighborhoods can apply for up to $100,000 per household American Rescue Plan Act funds
Dallas, Texas – Federal grant funds of up to $100,000 per household are now available for several underserved neighborhoods in Dallas, specifically, Joppa, Five Mile, Tenth Street Historic District, and The Bottom. These regions have suffered the most due to the severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as indicated by…
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Community
The city of Plano is celebrating its 150th birthday on June 3
Plano, Texas – As Plano approaches its 150th anniversary, residents from all walks of life are warmly invited to partake in the festivities. The commemorative event will take place at Haggard Park on Saturday, June 3, between 4 and 8 p.m. The park will be adorned with Plano-themed decorations to…
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Dallas Local News
Harwood Hospitality Group’s new 134-room Dallas property slated to open June 15
Dallas, Texas – The highly anticipated Hôtel Swexan, the newest addition to the Harwood Hospitality Group portfolio, is set to welcome guests from June 15th. Named in homage to the owners’ Swiss lineage and their Texan residency, this 134-room Dallas hotel has much to offer, particularly in the realm of…
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Texas News
Dallas developer Cawley Partners has broken ground on a Plano office building
Plano, Texas – Cawley Partners, a reputable Dallas developer, has initiated the construction of an office structure in Plano, prominently placed along the Dallas North Tollway. This venture is one of the few to launch this year in the area. The construction of Parkwood II is taking place to the…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas developer plans to purchase and redevelop the historically notable Cabana Hotel into budget-friendly apartments
Dallas, Texas – Local developer Zachary Krochtengel has revealed plans to purchase and redevelop the historically notable Cabana Hotel into budget-friendly apartments. This news follows his recent bid to construct a mixed-income housing project, Cypress Creek at Forest Lane, in the Lake Highlands area. Despite encountering resistance due to existing…
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Education
Two Arlington students, Yessenia Martin and Kruz Hernandez, earned The Gates Scholarship each
Arlington, Texas – In the distinguished Arlington Independent School District (AISD), Yessenia Martin and Kruz Hernandez have unquestionably become paragons of scholastic success. Their achievement, however, far surpasses the now ubiquitous attainment of associate degrees by high school graduates, a feat now considered customary at both Arlington Collegiate High School…
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Texas News
The initial phase of the expansive 500-acre project Sloan Corners in Collin County is in final stages
Allen, Texas – Billingsley Co., a prominent developer, is on the brink of setting into motion the inaugural phase of an expansive 500-acre development project in Collin County, which is projected to command a cumulative value exceeding $3 billion upon culmination. The real estate giant is currently in collaboration with…
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Community
A fast-growing North Texas video game developer opens office in Plano
Plano, Texas – Stray Kite Studios LLC, a dynamic North Texas video game developer known for collaborations with industry giants such as Gearbox Software, Epic Games, and Robot Entertainment, is on an upward trajectory. The developer, founded in 2018, is making strides with a significant expansion, relocating its headquarters to…
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Community
City of Arlington warns about potential risks as splash pads and pools are opening this weekend
Arlington, Texas – Marking the official commencement of summer, the various aquatics centers, splash pads, and pools across North Texas have ceremoniously opened their doors for the Memorial Day weekend. In Arlington, municipal authorities are going above and beyond to ensure water quality and reassure parents, particularly following a tragic…
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Politics
Frisco City Manager hired two more people citing more work due to Frisco’s fast-growing community
Frisco’s administrative team is set to welcome two fresh faces this summer: Rob Millar and E.A. Hoppe, as they step into the role of Assistant City Managers. Their selection was made by City Manager, Wes Pierson, who cherry-picked the duo from a list of eight potential candidates, featuring three contenders…
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Dallas Local News
Non-profit feeding Dallas ISD students robbed of copper and equipment by thieves.
Thousands of meals intended for students in the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) were stolen last weekend, leaving the non-profit organization tasked with providing them scrambling and considering significant changes. Hunger Busters, which prepares meals for DISD students who rely on the organization to keep them from going hungry, recently…
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Education
Dallas Teachers Receive HeART of Teaching Grants from Education Foundation.
Dallas Education Foundation Announces First-Ever HeART of Teaching Discretionary Grant Awards Cycle The Dallas Education Foundation, the nonprofit philanthropic partner of Dallas ISD, has announced 35 awardees for its inaugural HeART of Teaching Discretionary Grant Awards Cycle, equating to almost $127,000 in funding. Dozens of grant applications were received from…
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Dallas Local News
Ex-SMU student charged with threatening university staff
Dallas – A former graduate student of Southern Methodist University (SMU) has been arrested and charged with making what university authorities have deemed “serious, credible threats” to staff members. Brian Jackel, a 39-year-old former engineering student, was taken into custody at his residence in Duncanville by SMU police officers, who…
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Dallas Local News
Smart Cities Connect has awarded the city of Dallas the top honor of the 2023 Smart 50 Awards
In a remarkable accolade, the city of Dallas has been bestowed with the highest honor at the 2023 Smart 50 Awards by Smart Cities Connect. The prestigious award program acknowledges the top 50 global cities for their innovative strides and influential undertakings in smart city projects and initiatives. Among the…
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Fort Worth Local News
City of Arlington launches pilot program to discourage people from giving money to panhandlers
ARLINGTON, Texas – In response to growing public concern, the City of Arlington has initiated a unique pilot program aimed at curbing the proliferation of panhandling. This move follows a surge in complaints concerning this issue. https://t.co/rMFuh1moRw – Dallas Metro News#DallasMetroNews City of #Arlington launches pilot #program to discourage people…
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Community
HEB announces opening date for their North Texas location
Dallas, Texas – After months of anticipation, it appears HEB is finally ready to begin construction on their next DFW location. The Texas-based grocery store chain recently announced they will break ground on their second Frisco location next month. The store located in eastern Denton County near Little Elm is…
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Community
Pride Frisco reacts to Target pulling Pride merchandise after threats
Target made an announcement just prior to the start of Pride month in June, stating it would reduce some LGBTQ+-related merchandise following recent threats. https://t.co/rMFuh1moRw – Dallas Metro News#DalalsMetroNews#Target pulls some of the #Pride merchandise due to pressure from the public, Pride Frisco, local #LGBTQ group reacts!#DallasNews #Dallas #Frisco #Texas…
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Community
Four hike and bike trails in Frisco that are currently under construction
Frisco’s extensive trail system, which includes 29 planned hiking and biking trails, is currently seeing four of these trails under construction. These trails, as detailed on the city’s capital improvement projects website, are expected to be completed between mid-2023 and late 2024. 1. Dominion Trail The Dominion Trail, an ambitious…
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Dallas Local News
Winnie the Pooh shooting book sent home to Dallas students
Dallas Independent School District (DISD) has issued an apology to concerned parents after a Winnie the Pooh-themed picture book detailing how to respond during an active shooter situation was sent home with young students without adequate warning or explanation. https://t.co/rMFuh1moRw – Dallas Metro News#DallasMetroNews Dallas ISD had to issue an…
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Politics
Texas House impeachment vote to test GOP unity, says Ken Paxton.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing impeachment proceedings, with the Texas House of Representatives reportedly set to vote on the matter soon. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the vote, Paxton alleged that House members were displaying “absolute contempt for the electoral process” and were inflicting lasting damage…
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Education
From Bryan Adams to STEM Scholar: Che’la W Achieves Grad Goals
Che’la W. will soon walk across the graduation stage, holding hands with her twin brother just like they have during many milestones they’ve faced together. But on this particular day, they’ll have to say goodbye to each other as Che’la leaves Dallas to embark on an incredible journey—studying at Texas…
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