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Dallas County child welfare leaders 'optimistic' after receiving comprehensive report, promise of 'brighter days' from EMPOWER
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — The child welfare board for the county with the most children in foster care in North Texas received a long-awaited report at its July meeting which was held this week. EMPOWER, a private non-profit collaborative that's been contracted by the Texas Department of Family and...
Data from 200,000+ people exposed in Dallas County ransomware attack last year, officials say
DALLAS — More than 200,000 people had their personal information, such as Social Security numbers, medical information, health insurance information, and other information exposed in a Dallas County ransomware attack in October, county officials confirmed this week. According to a notice published Wednesday on the Texas Attorney General’s website,...
The Family Place Names Longtime Leader as Its New CEO
Tiffany Tate (McDaniel) has been announced as the new CEO of Dallas-based The Family Place, Texas’ largest family violence service agency, now in its 46th year. The agency said that Tate brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the agency. She takes on the new role a decade after joining The Family Place as vice president of non-residential services in 2014. Most recently, she was chief operating officer and interim CEO.
Dallas police seek information in fatal hit-and-run on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
DALLAS, Texas — A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run early on July 4, 2024, on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, according to Dallas police. The preliminary investigation determined that 35-year-old Lydie Zebaze Metsindon was walking on the Cedar Crest bridge when an unknown vehicle traveling northbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard struck her. The driver fled the scene without stopping to assist Zebaze Metsindon, who died at the scene.
Ventra Health Appoints Noted Physician as Strategic Adviser for Emergency Medicine
Dallas-based Ventra Health, a business solutions provider for facility-based physicians, has appointed James L. Shoemaker Jr., MD FACEP, as a strategic adviser for emergency medicine, focused on reimbursement advocacy. Shoemaker joins a team led by Darshan Patel, a respected revenue cycle management executive. “I’m delighted to welcome Dr. Shoemaker to...
New Aggie head coach takes the stand at SEC Media Day
DALLAS, Texas (KLTV) - The new coach in Aggieland took the stand at SEC Media Days in Dallas on Thursday. Mike Elko was hired last November after the controversial firing of former head coach Jimbo Fisher. “We had to have some real honest conversations when I took over, about where...
Ex-Workday Director Joins Dallas’ Three Link Solutions as VP of Activation
Bryan Bacon has been named vice president of activation by Dallas-based Three Link Solutions, a leader in unlocking the full value and productivity from its customers’ Workday investment. Bacon, who lives in Utah, previously was director of strategy and enablement for Workday, an HR solutions company. “I’ve known the...
Dallas-Based Yooz Announces 2 C‑Suite Appointments
Dallas-based software company Yooz, a provider of AP automation and payment solutions, has appointed John Gronen as chief financial officer, and Jay Deubler as chief revenue officer. The company said these strategic hires reinforce its ongoing momentum, integrating new leadership and diverse experience to further the company’s growth. Gronen...
Dallas Software Company Arcade Names Industry Veteran as New Head of Sales
Dallas-based software company Arcade, which helps companies boost sales performance and productivity through gamification, has named Mark Clare as head of sales. Clare brings more than three decades of sales leadership experience to Arcade, which said he will help the company continue to increase its penetration in the wireless retail sector and eventual entry into the specialty retail market.
FBI Seeks Public's Help to Apprehend "Derby Desperado" Following North Texas Bank Robberies
North Texas banks are on high alert following two robberies attributed to an individual dubbed the "Derby Desperado" by the FBI. According to FBI Dallas, the unidentified suspect remains at large, and local authorities are seeking assistance from the public to apprehend the culprit responsible for the recent spike in bank heists.
DFW Weather: Rain and cooler weather in July? Can it be?
DALLAS — Be sure to download the WFAA app to track the latest forecast and get alerts from our team. Versión en Español: ¡Prepárese para un clima más seco y cálido durante la semana y el fin de semana!. Quick Notes:. Rain chances...
Experts Envision Dallas as ‘Where Brain Science Meets Climate Action’
As Dallas’ climate plan nears its five-year mark, two innovative experts see a “golden opportunity” to break new ground. Their vision merges brain science with environmental strategy, uniting sectors like health, education, workforce development, technology, finance, and urban planning. Their work could pioneer a new interdisciplinary model...
Frontiers of Flight Museum To Celebrate ‘Moon Day’ on Saturday, 55 Years After 1st Walk on the Moon
The Frontiers of Flight Museum will celebrate the 55th Anniversary of National Moon Day—the day that Neil Armstrong first set foot on the Moon—on Saturday, July 20. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum, located at 6911 Lemmon Avenue at Dallas Love Field. Many space exploration activities will be available for the entire family.
Heads of central Arkansas methamphetamine organization sentenced to 400 months
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Two leaders of a large-scale methamphetamine organization in central Arkansas have been sentenced to a combined 400 months in federal prison. Little Rock native Brian I. Wilson, 37, and Dallas native Adan Mendoza, 36, each received 200-month prison sentences (16 years and 8 months), said the Office of the United States Attorney Eastern District of Arkansas in a release.
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