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Community activists sound the alarm on Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center: "House of horrors"
DALLAS — Members of the Dallas Black Clergy and other supporters called for change Sunday afternoon after allegations of unsanitary and inhumane conditions inside the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center."It's time to change the system," said community activist Rev. Dr. George Mason. "It's time to protect our kids. We aren't asking for the Henry Wade to be turned over to the Ritz Carlton hotels. We are simply asking for an end to the neglect, squalor and callousness that the current conditions reflect."Dallas clergy members are demanding change after repeated claims of mistreatment inside the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center.Allegations...
Dallas Teens Get a Free Ride to Summer Fun with No-Cost Teen All Access Passes
July, famously pegged as Park and Recreation Month, is about to get extra lively for Dallas teens. Dallas Park and Recreation Department just rolled out the welcome mat again with their no-cost Teen All Access Pass. Chalking up its fourth year, the program offers Dallas teens and their buddies a summer to remember – and seriously, at zero cost, according to the City of Dallas.
Arlington’s massive July 4 parade, No. 58.5, is ready to roll again
Arlington’s population had just passed the 50,000 population mark in 1965 when Dortheda “Dottie” Lynn and a few members of Church Women United decided Arlington needed a little Independence Day spirit. Maybe a parade. Sort of. They organized a little loop-the-loop around the paths of Randol Mill...
North Texan Annette Addo-Yobo crowned Miss Texas 2024
DALLAS — A North Texas native was crowned Miss Texas 2024. Saturday, Ghanan-born Annette Addo-Yobo earned the Miss Texas title. The North Texan competed as Miss Southlake, but in 2023, she was also crowned Miss Dallas. Addo-Yobo was born in Ghana, but grew up in the U.S. and Canada....
A former Dallas city councilwoman just died. Almost no one knew she was Jewish.
It was only after her Jewish funeral Sunday that many in Dallas learned that Rose Renfroe, an upstart in Democratic city politics, was Jewish. “Rose was forgotten as a Jew for the majority of her life,” said Hannah Lebovits, a member of the Dallas burial society who organized the minyan for the funeral. Renfroe — or...
Plan Your Spectacular Fourth of July Celebration in Arlington
Arlington Independence Day Parade is a great family-friendly event featuring local Arlington businesses and clubs. The parade starts at 9 AM in Downtown Arlington on W. Mitchell and travels to W. Abram. View the entire route here. Plan your ultimate Arlington Fourth of July celebration with our curated guide of...
The Military Launched Chaff Over DFW Metroplex and it Was Picked Up on Radar
There have always been conspiracy theories of the military doing stuff over the skies of Texas. It's not that I don't believe the military is conducting various drills or missions over us, it's that I don't believe there is something nefarious going on because there's a weird cloud in the sky after a plane flies overhead. A few months ago, a weird "rain cloud" was captured on radar over the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex but it wasn't raining. So what was it?
Arlington Boosts National Night Out Festivities with Block Party Trailer Giveaway
The City of Arlington is upping the ante for this fall's National Night Out by offering a little extra block party flair. In a bid to further community connections, the Office of Strategic Initiatives is launching a lucky draw, handing the keys to a fully-stocked Block Party Trailer to one winning neighborhood. This contest pushes the envelope on social engagement, representing a tangible commitment to fostering bonds among residents in what is dubbed 'The American Dream City'.
Arlington gets ready for 60th annual Independence Day Parade
Arlington will host its annual Independence Day Parade Thursday morning. This marks the parade’s 60th year. “As I go up and down the route every year, I see people who have sat in the same spot 20, 30, 40 years, for generations.”
Is it Illegal to Block a Private Driveway in Texas… Or Just Rude?
Here's some important info for everyone in Dallas, TX, and throughout The Lone Star State, have you ever wondered if it's Illegal to Block a Private Driveway in Texas? The very simple answer is:. YES. The subject came up after a tenant recently sent me pictures of a work truck...
City of Grapevine urging people to avoid the lake on the 4th, Fireworks Extravaganza relocated
GRAPEVINE — North Texans still looking to make plans for the Fourth of July should avoid Grapevine Lake. That's the message city officials are spreading ahead of the holiday."This is just a dangerous place," said Mona Quintanilla with the City of Grapevine. "We don't advise people to come out and swim or do anything as such."The water is more than 15 feet above normal right now, after heavy rains in May and early June. Multiple lakefront parks and boat ramps remain closed."We passed by some light posts and some gazebos, you could just see the roofs of them," said Dan...
Most Hispanic, Asian and Black residents moved to Texas last year
AUSTIN, Texas: The Lone Star State has had more new Hispanic, Asian and Black residents joining the state's population in 2023. Population estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau stated that Houston added the most Hispanic residents among U.S. metro areas and Dallas the most Asian and Black residents.
Baseball history will be made in Arlington
Baseball history will be made in Arlington this month. When considering baseball history it is somewhat mind-boggling after all “modern day” baseball started 149 years ago. The National League formed in 1875. The American League came along in 1901 which is why it is called the “junior circuit” to this day.
City of Dallas continues cleaning up debris 1 month after windstorm
DALLAS - More than a month after the storm at the end of May caused widespread damage across DFW, the cleanup continues. The city of Dallas says it is more than halfway done. But the sight of dried-up brush piles still litters many areas of the city. Nearby cities also...
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