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Dallas Local News
Dallas Student Gets Free Car for Perfect Attendance
Faith Family Academy, a charter school in Dallas, collaborated with a used car dealership to present a car to a student of the school, as part of their ongoing partnership. Johanna Castillo, a sophomore student, was randomly picked amongst the five pupils with perfect attendance for the year and awarded…
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Texas News
Mother Accuses Border Patrol of Refusing Hospital Care to Daughter, Resulting in Tragic Death
Border Patrol in Texas is under scrutiny following the death of an 8-year-old girl in custody. The mother of the young girl, who was medically fragile due to a history of heart problems and sickle cell anemia, claims agents ignored her multiple pleas to hospitalize her daughter. Mabel Alvarez Benedicks…
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Dallas Local News
Texas Legislators’ Response to School Safety After Uvalde Incident: A Year Later
As the 88th Texas legislative session draws to a close, lawmakers are fervently advancing their bills at the State Capitol. With the anniversary of the Uvalde mass shooting looming, bills focusing on school safety have come under the spotlight. The creation of a safety and security department at the Texas…
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Community
St. Martin’s Wine Bistro moving to new location in East Dallas
French restaurant St. Martin’s Wine Bistro is set to relocate to Old East Dallas after it closes its doors in Lower Greenville on May 20th. The establishment’s management team has been tight-lipped about the new location’s specifics, however, filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation list the restaurant’s…
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Texas News
Texas’ Most Popular Baby Names of 2022 Unveiled
The Social Security Administration of America has released the official list of the top five baby names in Texas for the year 2022. The agency compiles the baby name list since 1997, with names dating back to as early as 1880. Parents name their children upon applying for their Social…
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Education
Arlington ISD Board Approves Fourth Consecutive Year of 4% Raises
Arlington Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees has approved new salary increases for all eligible employees. The decision was made during a board meeting held on Thursday night, with the aim of recruiting and retaining talented individuals to the district. The board president, Melody Fowler, emphasized that one of…
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Fort Worth Local News
Dallas Awaits Decision on World Cup Finals and Broadcast Center Locations as 2026 Tournament Logo is Unveiled.
FIFA, the International Federation of Association Football, has unveiled the official logos for the 2026 World Cup, including a special one representing Dallas. The logos were released on Wednesday evening and feature the iconic World Cup trophy in front of the number 26. The AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, is…
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Dallas Local News
Security guard shot dead as gunman breaks into cars at Preston Center
Dallas Police Launch Investigation into Deadly Shooting at Preston Center Plaza Police in Dallas have launched an investigation into a shooting incident which occurred at the Preston Center Plaza at Preston Road and Northwest Highway on a busy day. The unfortunate incident claimed the life of a security guard who…
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Fort Worth Local News
Fort Worth Tops Growth Charts with Highest Increase in US Residents, According to Census Data
Fort Worth, Texas has become the fastest-growing city in the United States, according to new Census data released on May 18. The city’s population has surged by 19,170 people between July 1, 2021 and July 1, 2022, bringing the total to 956,709. This figure is expected to reach one million…
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Community
United Pacific Industries to build new facility in McKinney for auto parts production.
United Pacific Industries, a California-based manufacturer of automotive parts and products for both commercial trucks and classic cars, is all set to establish its new operations facility in McKinney, Texas later this year. The company announced this news in a press release as it prepares to occupy a new 280,000-square-foot…
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Education
Dallas ISD Honors Close to 100 Seniors as 2023 Big Tex Scholars
Ninety-seven high school seniors hailing from six Dallas Independent School District (ISD) campuses adjacent to the Fair Park neighborhood convened at the iconic State Fair of Texas to accept the esteemed Juanita Craft Scholarship for their remarkable devotion and diligence throughout their secondary schooling. These gifted students fulfilled the program’s…
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Fort Worth Local News
Fugitives Shot by Federal Agents at Fort Worth Apartment Complex
The city of Fort Worth, Texas found itself in the midst of an intense law enforcement operation after two fugitives were shot by federal agents on Thursday afternoon. The incident took place in an apartment complex located near Randol Mill Road, just south of I-30, and resulted in a massive…
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Dallas Local News
Free Book Fair Hosted by 12-Year-Old in North Texas
Twelve-year-old Orion Jean, a young individual known for his quest to make the world a better place, is continuing his campaign – ‘Race to Kindness’ at the T.R. Hoover Community Development Center on Bexar Street in Dallas, this Saturday, May 20th from 10 am to 1 pm. Leadership and kindness…
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Dallas Local News
Midlothian Man Accuses Police and Teachers of Mistreating Him and His Son at Park
Midlothian Father Accuses Police and School Teachers of Mistreatment in Park A Midlothian father, Broderick Russel, has accused police and school teachers of mistreatment during a trip to a park with his son. Russel claims that he had to start recording a video because he couldn’t believe what was happening…
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Politics
Texas cotton farmers push for increased government insurance coverage
Congress debates the must-pass legislation of the federal Farm Bill every five years, which is a critical component of the agricultural industry in the United States. The Farm Bill is a comprehensive measure that provides billions of dollars in funding for farm subsidies and other programs that support food assistance…
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Fort Worth Local News
Dallas Lawyer Gives 44 Dunbar High School Students Scholarships.
Fort Worth, Texas – Dunbar High School’s graduating seniors received an impressive gift worth $250,000 in scholarships. Dallas lawyer Amy Witherite bestowed the monetary awards to all of the 44 students who applied for her scholarship on Tuesday, leaving no student behind. At the event, Witherite announced, “You get a…
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Dallas Local News
Small plane makes emergency landing in Flower Mound without injuries.
In a surprising turn of events, a small plane had to make an emergency landing just south of Argyle High School, as reported by CBSNewsTexas.com. Although it might have been a harrowing experience for the occupants of the plane, it is fortunate to know that there were no injuries reported.…
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Fort Worth Local News
Tarrant County’s COVID-19 Outcome After Public Health Emergency Ends on May 11
After three years, three months, and twelve days since the United States initially declared COVID-19 a public health emergency, the federal designation was officially terminated on May 11. Over one million Americans have succumbed to the disease in that period, six thousand of whom were residents of Tarrant County. The…
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Community
McKinney to welcome third Salad and Go location with fresh salads and wraps.
Salad and Go, a popular restaurant chain, has announced its plans to expand its business by opening a third McKinney location in the first half of 2024, as revealed by a company representative. The new restaurant will be situated at the southwest corner of US 75 and Virginia Parkway, according…
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Community
New Traditional Cider Maker Newest Addition to Dallas Scene
Pegasus City Brings English Tradition to Dallas with Unfiltered Hard Cider Dallas is well-known for its craft beer scene, but local brewery Pegasus City is quietly making a name for itself in the hard cider market with its “Double Dry” cider. Will Cotten, the brewer at Pegasus City, started experimenting…
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Dallas Local News
DFW Airport and American Airlines to Invest Billions in Terminal F Upgrades and Restart Plans
DFW Airport and American Airlines have announced plans for a sixth terminal as part of nearly $5 billion in planned improvements at the world’s second-busiest passenger airport. The airport and Fort Worth-based airline signed a new 10-year Use and Lease Agreement, which includes pre-approved capital investments, including the construction of…
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