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Dallas Local News
Short-Term Rentals Future in Texas Uncertain
Short-term rentals have become a popular alternative to traditional hotel stays for many vacationers, with companies like Airbnb and VRBO offering unique accommodation options for stays no longer than 30 days. However, these types of rentals have also become a source of controversy in certain neighborhoods, particularly those with primarily…
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Community
Driver’s Edge offers oil changes and repairs in McKinney.
Driver’s Edge Complete Tire and Auto Service has proudly inaugurated its third McKinney location on March 13th. The grand opening marks yet another significant milestone for the company, as it continues to expand its operations, catering to the automotive repair needs of its valued clients. The state-of-the-art facility is positioned…
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Community
Discover 6 Spring Spa Deals in Dallas You Can’t Ignore
Dallas Spas Offer Spring Deals to Combat Allergy Blues and Stress As we enter the season of new beginnings, some may find themselves weighed down by the pressures and allergies that come with it. Fear not, as many spas in Dallas are offering spring deals that can help alleviate stress…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas weekend events: April 7-9
Dallas-Fort Worth has a lot to offer this upcoming weekend as activities continue to open up with the pandemic in retreat. In this article, we have compiled a list of some enticing events for you to attend. Firstly, the timeless Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks concert have been rescheduled at…
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Dallas Local News
Minority-Owned Business in Fort Worth Receives Capital Boost via CDFI-Friendly Program
Lola’s Cuban Food restaurant, located in the southern part of Fort Worth, is preparing to open its doors to customers. According to owner Liliam Morin, the restaurant has experienced significant growth since starting as a food truck business four years ago. The success of the business was aided by a…
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Dallas Local News
“Fort Worth ISD Elementary School Boosts Security with Parent-Funded Initiative”
Fort Worth Independent School District elementary schools are seeing a new initiative that will address safety issues, a problem that has yet to be remedied. While middle and high schools have officers assisting in the security of the institution, the younger age range of students, which stretches to 80 elementary…
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Community
Texas Baptist Men: The Dallas based organization that provides help to those in need for decades
Dallas, Texas – This past weekend, a team of disaster relief volunteers from Texas Baptist Men started their journey from Dallas to Little Rock to provide aid and comfort after a deadly tornado rampaged through the city. The group’s Director of Disaster Relief, David Wells, expressed that they have been…
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Fort Worth Local News
Fort Worth Area Acquires New Water Supply from Local Source.
Fort Worth-area cities in North Texas have been granted permission to purchase water from a new source without having to build a new reservoir. This marks the first time since 2005 that there has been an opportunity to do so. The Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) can divert and sell…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas Craigslist: A comprehensive guide to finding jobs in the Dallas area
Craigslist is a popular online platform that offers a wide range of job opportunities to job seekers in the Dallas area. It is one of the most widely used job search engines, with over 60 million users per month in the United States alone. With a staggering 50 billion page…
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Fort Worth Local News
Difficulty in finding ADHD drugs in Fort Worth and across the US causes concern for patients.
A Shortage on Name Brand Adderall Plagues Tarrant County and Beyond Reported shortages on name brand Adderall, a medication used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), have left residents of Tarrant County anxiously searching for answers. Since October 2022, countless sufferers have noticed diminished supply and increased difficulty in obtaining their essential…
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Education
Free Pre-K for All 4-Year-Olds: STEM-Focused Registration Open for Pre-K 3 Now.
Arlington ISD, renowned for its commitment to student success, has launched a free universal pre-K 4 program for all 4-year-old children, as they firmly believe in the power of pre-K education. The program has been initiated for the 2021-22 academic year, and all children who turn four by September 1,…
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Fort Worth Local News
Fort Worth parents demand armed security officers in public schools at Capitol
Parents from the Tanglewood Elementary school in Fort Worth have joined forces with City Council member Michael Crain and local law enforcement officials in their bid for armed security officers to be present at every school in Texas. Their lobbying efforts initiated a pilot program consisting of off-duty Fort Worth…
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Politics
Texas House committee approves bills to increase gambling availability.
The Texas House committee has taken a step forward in expanding gambling in the state, with both major proposals advancing on Monday. Although facing long odds in the Senate, the movement marks more progress than the last legislative session, where the proposals had hearings in committee but never made it…
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Texas News
Lotto Texas Jackpot Reaches $61.5 Million, Highest in a Decade
Lotto Texas Jackpot Continues to Rise: Estimated at $61.5 Million for Monday Night Drawing In the most recent Lotto Texas jackpot drawing, which took place last Saturday, April 1st, no one was lucky enough to get the winning combination of six numbers. Consequently, the largest advertised jackpot in the Texas…
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Fort Worth Local News
New Tarrant Businesses: Butcher’s Son Tops List
Exciting news for foodies in Fort Worth! Several new eateries are set to open in the coming weeks and months, offering a variety of cuisines and dining experiences. From sliders and shakes to wood-fired pizza, here’s a rundown of what to expect: Opening on March 20 is Son of a…
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Politics
Texas Lawmakers Clash with Chinese Americans Over Representation
Chinese American Community Expresses Concerns Over Anti-China Policies in Texas As Texas continues to grapple with a surge in its population, which includes a large number of Chinese Americans, members of the community say they are increasingly worried about anti-China policies being adopted by officials in the state. While such…
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Dallas Local News
Texas Baptist Men Provide Disaster Relief to Arkansas After Deadly Tornadoes.
Texas Baptist Men Send Volunteers to Tornado-Ravaged Little Rock On Saturday, a dedicated team of disaster relief volunteers from Texas Baptist Men started their journey from Dallas to Little Rock to provide aid and comfort after a deadly tornado rampaged through the city, leaving a trail of devastation. The group’s…
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Dallas Local News
Mother Charged as Police Search Porch for Missing Everman Boy
Everman Parents Face Child Abandonment Charges in Missing 6-Year-Old Case Everman parents, Cindy Rodriguez-Singh and her husband, are now facing felony child abandonment charges after their 6-year-old son, Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, went missing, and the couple fled to India with their six other children. The police had conducted a welfare check…
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Education
Dallas ISD staff walk for Pre-K program funding.
Dallas ISD Early Learning Team Rolls Out Strategic Recruitment Strategy The Dallas Independent School District (ISD) Early Learning team and volunteers hit the streets last week, encouraging parents to register their children for pre-K programs. Staff and volunteers knocked on the doors of dozens of homes in 30 Dallas neighborhoods,…
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Education
Key Dates and Information for Prospective Pre-K and Kindergarten Parents
Future pre-K and kindergarten parents, mark your calendars! The registration process for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year is set to open on Monday, April 3, and will be available online. The process begins at 9 a.m., so make sure to visit the website to secure your spot. As you prepare…
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Dallas Local News
Four tornadoes hit New Jersey on Saturday, confirms National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service has confirmed that four tornadoes struck New Jersey on Saturday amid a fierce storm that caused significant damage and left many without power. The affected areas were Cinnaminson, Sea Girt, Howell Township and Jackson. The NWS will announce the strength of the tornadoes after evaluating the…
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