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Education
This is Dena Dutchover, Dallas ISD educator that champions risk management excellence and helps students
Dallas, Texas – In her tenure of nearly a decade with the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD), Dena Dutchover has ascended to a pivotal role as a coordinator within the Risk Management Department, a specialized unit operating under the aegis of Financial Services. Her remit encompasses the astute identification…
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Texas News
Prosper’s 35-acre Pradera development to redefine urban living, the project expected to be finished by 2043
Prosper, Texas – In a seminal decision, the Prosper Town Council has sanctioned the zoning prerequisites for an ambitious 35-acre development project, christened “Pradera.” This expansive venture will not merely incorporate multifamily residential space, but will also pave the way for a variety of commercial enterprises, as well as upscale…
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Education
Dallas parents and teachers speak up for equity
Dallas, Texas – In an ostensibly routine gathering characterized by the perusal of district reports and the bestowal of commendations upon educators and pupils alike, the DISD Board of Trustees found themselves navigating a landscape of both triumph and challenge. Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde assuaged public concerns by affirming that despite…
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Community
Fort Worth’s Waterwheels initiative gains green momentum
Fort Worth, Texas – In a concerted effort to bolster environmental sustainability and advance waste management in waterways, Fort Worth’s Trinity River Waterwheels Initiative is gaining remarkable momentum. Financial backing is an amalgam of contributions from the City’s coffers, public stakeholders, and philanthropic donations from the private sector. Waterwheels are…
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Texas News
Texas DPS driver license division closed for major update, operations will resume on Tuesday
Texas – In an unexpected but critical move to modernize and upgrade its infrastructure, the Texas Department of Public Safety‘s Driver License Division has announced a comprehensive cessation of operations statewide this coming Friday, September 1, 2023. This abrupt interlude in service is precipitated by essential system updates aimed at…
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Fort Worth Local News
Brain-eating amoeba forces Arlington to shut pools and splash pads
Arlington, Texas – In a sweeping move dictated by an overabundance of caution, the City of Arlington has indefeasibly suspended the operations of all municipal swimming pools and splash pads until an unspecified future date, following the tentative identification of the virulent Naegleria fowleri amoeba in a water sample procured…
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Dallas Local News
Three people arrested in connection to Dallas veteran officer shooting
Dallas, Texas – According to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by Dallas Metro News, Dallas police have successfully apprehended three individuals implicated in the August 9th shooting and carjacking of a veteran Dallas police officer, Nathaniel Chapman. Nathaniel Chapman was part of Dallas Police Department since 1999 Chapman, who has…
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Fort Worth Local News
Labor Day in Fort Worth: What’s working and what is not
Fort Worth, Texas – In observance of the upcoming Labor Day holiday on September 5th, a multitude of municipal establishments, inclusive of City Hall, will cease operations for the duration of the day. It should be duly noted that emergency services will remain unaffected by this temporal hiatus, persisting in…
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Texas News
The Owl Bar and Boards: The hottest spot for drinks and artisan pizzas in Frisco
Frisco, Texas – In a remarkable revelation that may defy initial assumptions, aficionados of alcoholic beverages will find the most expansive repository of spirits and liquors not in the heart of Dallas, but rather in its suburban fringes. The Owl Bar & Boards, situated just north of Dallas proper, distinguishes…
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Texas News
Twin Peaks unveils spectacular sports bar haven in Plano, 11th location in Dallas-Fort Worth area
Plano, Texas – In a highly anticipated move that underscores the company’s enduring commitment to expanding its footprint, Twin Peaks ceremoniously unveiled its latest establishment on August 21, situated at 3312 N. Central Expressway in the city of Plano. This momentous occasion was confirmed via an official announcement issued by…
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Dallas Local News
From California to Texas, Thermomix moves headquarters in Dallas
Dallas, Texas – In a strategic pivot emblematic of shifting corporate landscapes, Thermomix, a vanguard in the manufacturing of Wi-Fi-enabled kitchen appliances, disclosed plans last Friday to translocate its global headquarters from Thousand Oaks, California, to an unspecified location in Dallas, Texas. Company’s relocation decision was announced in Austin last…
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Community
Federal judge clears path for Dallas to tackle panhandling problem with new ordinance
Dallas, Texas – In a recent legal decision, a U.S. Federal Judge has issued a ruling that paves the way for the City of Dallas to implement a contentious ordinance designed to curtail panhandling within municipal boundaries. The law prohibits individuals from either walking or standing on the majority of…
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Texas News
Plano City Council approved the development agreement for a $70 million apartment project in Plano
Plano, Texas – In an intricate interplay of public and private sectors, the architects behind The Link—a colossal, $1 billion mixed-use endeavor situated adjacent to the PGA of America Headquarters in Frisco—have unveiled intricate plans for a forthcoming residential community in West Plano. The project is called Haggard Farms The…
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Politics
Failure to show ID to police after pull over now a misdemeanor in Texas, law goes into effect September 1
Texas – In a legislative move set to take effect on September 1, the State of Texas has enacted Senate Bill 1551, amplifying the legal ramifications for individuals who fail to accurately identify themselves to law enforcement officials during a vehicular stop. Senate Bill 1551 will require drivers in Texas…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas drives into the future as Cruise self-driving cars set to hit streets in 2024
Dallas, Texas – In a paradigm-shifting announcement poised to redefine urban transportation in Dallas, Cruise, a cutting-edge ridesharing enterprise headquartered in California, has confirmed plans to introduce its fleet of autonomous vehicles to the city’s roads by the first quarter of 2024. A subsidiary of General Motors, Cruise has already…
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Community
Raising Cane’s aims for $100,000 in 24-hour charity push for Kidd’s Kidds donation, to take place August 30
Fort Worth, Texas – In a remarkable demonstration of corporate philanthropy converging with culinary passions, Raising Cane’s— an illustrious fast-food chain known for its exponential growth and delectable Chicken Finger meals— has redoubled its long-standing commitment to community engagement. For over a dozen years, the brand has ardently backed Kidd’s…
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Education
Cooling crisis averted, Plano West students set to return to class Tuesday after A/C debacle
Plano, Texas – After an unplanned hiatus owing to the malfunction of its air conditioning system, Plano West Senior High School, an educational institution serving over 2,700 upperclassmen, is set to recommence its academic operations on Tuesday. The school was closed on Friday last week and Monday this week due…
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Dallas Local News
From Shingle Mountain to clean slate: City of Dallas digs deep to erase hazardous legacy
Dallas, Texas – In a significant environmental remediation effort, the City of Dallas has initiated an elaborate operation to excavate an estimated 40,000 cubic yards of soil tainted with lead from a site in Southern Dallas, colloquially recognized as “Shingle Mountain.” City of Dallas will pay $1.5 million in addition…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas County wrong-way crash on Saturday fatal for Houston and Richardson men
Dallas County, Texas – In a harrowing incident that transpired in the early morning hours of Saturday, a fatal collision claimed the lives of two individuals on the Dallas North Tollway, according to official documentation. The incident occurred shortly after 4:30 a.m., when Connor Steyer, a 27-year-old resident of Richardson,…
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Texas News
Three companies from Texas, Illinois and New Mexico have violated import regulations, FDA says
Texas – In an intricate web of regulatory oversight, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) routinely exercises its jurisdictional purview by dispatching warning letters to entities that it believes are in violation of federal standards. Often obscured from the public eye for several weeks to months post-dispatch, these cautionary missives…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas County reports alarming rise in heat-related deaths as extreme heat continues in the Dallas region
Dallas, Texas – In an escalating public health crisis exacerbated by soaring summer temperatures, Dallas County has witnessed a minimum of nine fatalities attributed to heat-related illnesses this season, according to a recent announcement by Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS). On Friday, the county’s medical examiner’s office verified…
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