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Pastors demand answers from Juvenile Detention Board after WFAA report reveals conditions inside the facility
DALLAS — Pastors and Community leaders are demanding answers from the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Facility. ”The building behind us is supposed to be a place of rehabilitation instead it’s a place of trauma,” Dr. Michael W. Waters, Dallas Black Clergy founder. They stood out in the...
Refreshing Staff Who Keep the Southlake Library Fun: Meet Rebecca
Over the past year, you might have noticed some delightful changes at the Southlake Library. From managing our coffee bar and engaging puzzles to a selection of refreshing teas that have become a hit among patrons, Rebecca's touch is everywhere. Her efforts have even streamlined the check-out process, making it easier than ever to find and borrow your next great read.
Dallas Police and Fire Pension Board likely won't agree with City's proposed plan, executive director says
DALLAS - There are now fewer than four months for the Dallas Police and Fire Pension Fund and the city to agree on a plan to make sure the pension remains solvent, but in a one-on-one interview with the executive director of the fund, we've learned the two sides are still far apart on many issues.
Shannon Bearden named principal, managing director of DFW for Tryba Architects
In one of the largest leadership expansions in the firm’s history, Tryba Architects has promoted four new Principals companywide, including Shannon Bearden, Principal, Managing Director of DFW. “This transition marks a major milestone in our interdisciplinary studios as we recognize the exceptionally talented, dedicated individuals that have set our firm on a remarkable trajectory of growth, across the Denver and Dallas-Fort Worth markets, while demonstrating a strong commitment to our clients and to high-quality, innovative design,” said David Tryba, FAIA, the firm’s Founder and Lead Design Principal.
Lewisville City Council declares July Parks and Recreation Month
The Lewisville City Council unanimously approved a proclamation declaring July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month during its regular meeting July 1. The city joins the U. S. House of Representatives and the National Recreation and Park Association in recognizing the importance of parks and recreation in communities.
Dallas man caught smuggling immigrants in McLennan County indicted by grand jury
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Dallas man arrested in April on charges he was smuggling four immigrants from Mexico to Dallas was indicted Tuesday. Guillermo Ramirez Hernandez, 46, was charged by a McLennan County grand jury with four counts of smuggling of persons. Three of the charges are third-degree felonies, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. A fourth count is a second-degree felony, with a penalty up to 20 years, because it alleges Hernandez was trying to smuggle a person younger than 18.
What’s that huge mural under I-35 at Hi Line?
You might have seen or driven by a colorful addition over in the Design District/Victory Park area. The project is the new Hi Line Connector under I-35E, which connects the Design District to the The Katy Trail by way of Victory Park. The Loop Dallas announced the installation of two 180-foot long murals by six of Dallas’ best-known muralists: Mariell Guzman, Mari Pohlman, Alec DeJesus, Sam Lao, Hatziel Flores and queer artist Will Heron of Meow Wolf.
Dallas Love Field Airport adds new technology to avoid close calls on the runway
DALLAS - Out on the terminal ramp, it's another busy day at Dallas Love Field, where some 700 planes move through daily. Air traffic controllers at Love Field now have a new tool to help keep pilots and the traveling public safe called the Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI) system. Javier...
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?
Lewisville ISD Education Foundation empowers students and teachers
Dr. Randy Canivel tries to avoid clichés whenever possible. Yet, even he couldn’t resist leaning on a few of them when asked how the Lewisville ISD Education Foundation stands out year after year amid a sea of valuable Denton County non-profits. “We shape the future,” Canivel said. “It...
MODE Global teams up with Trucker Tools to elevate freight tracking and visibility
DALLAS, Texas — MODE Global, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Trucker Tools, a top-tier provider of freight-tracking solutions. According to MODE, the alliance was created to redefine the standards of efficiency and visibility in Over The Road (OTR) ground freight tracking. “This...
Nixa choir to perform at the 2025 National ACDA Conference
NIXA, Mo. — The Nixa Chamber Singers will be one of just a select number of choirs across the country to perform at the National American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Conference in Dallas, Texas, next year. The ACDA conference is one of the largest and most prestigious national choral conferences in the world. “[It is] […]
Dev Rastogi Appointed as Dallas's Assistant City Manager to Spearhead Sustainability Efforts
Dallas has roped in a veteran from the infrastructure realm to navigate its future sustainability challenges, as Dev Rastogi is set to become the Assistant City Manager overseeing the Sustainable portfolio come mid-July. With a mandate that spans critical departments including Aviation, Dallas Water Utilities, and Public Works, Rastogi's four-decade-spanning resume and long-time Dallas residency are expected to shape the future of the city's environmental quality and sustainability initiatives, according to the City of Dallas.
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