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Dallas shooting: Man found dead inside car in East Oak Cliff
DALLAS - Dallas police are looking for the person responsible for killing a man who was found dead inside his car in East Oak Cliff. Around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, police were called to a car that was parked on Fernwood Avenue. When they arrived, they found a man dead...
Dallas Office of Arts and Culture Seeks Volunteer Panelists to Influence Arts Funding
In a move that's part community engagement, and part quality assurance, the Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) is on the hunt for volunteer panelists to help steer the direction of arts funding. This is not your typical rubber-stamp committee. These volunteers will have a significant say in which artists and organizations get a slice of the taxpayer pie. And we are not just talking pocket change; panel reviews impact a hefty 70 points out of a possible 100 that an applicant can score.
TAMUC Alum to Join Arlington ISD as Deputy Superintendent
The Arlington Independent School District (AISD) recently named Dr. Jennifer Collins, an A&M-Commerce alum, its new deputy superintendent. Collins has an extensive background in education. She taught sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students in Sunnyvale, Forth Worth and Marshall. She served as assistant superintendent for education services at Highland Park ISD and director of student services at Northwest ISD.
'Young Man's Dinner' at Dallas restaurant serves as mentorship program
DALLAS — If there is a recipe for success, Dallas restaurateur Bob Sambol hopes it is one he can share again and again with Dallas youth who might otherwise think their own prosperity is as out of reach as a proverbial silver spoon. That's why, along with Mark Jones...
156/Silence Reveal "Better Written Villain" [Single Review]
The Pittsburgh-based band 156/Silence is at it again with their new single: "Better Written Villain". This new release might arguably be the best thing 156/Silence has ever released. Following similar vibes to "Unreasonable Doubt", which was released in April of this year, and sounding similar to Varials (hailing from Philadelphia so it must be something in that Pennsylvania water), the track is a certified banger from start to finish.
More Restrictions on Smoke Shops Are Coming to Grand Prairie, Allen
Grand Prairie has passed additional regulations for smoke shops, and the city of Allen is gearing up to do the same. In Grand Prairie, the establishments will have to get a specific use permit if they want to set up shop in the city. There will also be new distance requirements for smoke shops to address a concentration of such businesses in certain areas of the city.
City of Allen promotes WaterSmart tool for water management
Allen officials are encouraging residents to use WaterSmart, an online tool that monitors water usage in near real time. The program offers leak alerts, water use threshold settings and bill forecasts to help users avoid unexpected costs. Sign up today to begin saving time, money, and water. For more information visit CityofAllen.org/WaterSmart.
Mesquite to host 18th Annual Doggie Splash Day
Dogs and their owners are invited to swim together at the city’s annual Doggie Splash Day. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 3, at Vanston Pool, located at 2913 Oates Drive. Dogs can compete for prizes in the swimsuit contest, diving contest, dog...
McKinney parks department maps out trail day festivities
McKinney Parks and Recreation will hold a National Trails Day event July 27 from 8-11 a.m. In 2023, Wilson Creek received a national recognition as a U.S. designated trail. It runs Towne Lake to Bonnie Wenk Park.
Ransomware Has Outsized Impact on Gas, Energy & Utility Firms
When ransomware targeted the city of Dallas, Texas last year, it took down city services, the municipal water utility's ability to bill and read meters, and emergency services. The city required more than a month to bring all its systems back online. Dallas is not alone. In 2023, two-thirds of...
Plano Police groups award scholarships to officers’ children
The Plano Police Department announced scholarship recipients for children of its officers, funded by two local organizations. The Plano Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (PCPAAA) and the Plano Police Association (PPA) provided scholarships to high-achieving students from police families.
Singer Sudie Returns to Dallas To Debut Her First Full-Length Album
LadyLove, the popular bar in Bishop Arts (it made our Top 100 Bars list on Wednesday) was packed for the debut of former Dallasite Sudie’s new album, Doldrum’s End. The bar was packed, and it was clear who the star of the night was. This album was recorded...
Police search for suspect who shot and killed a man at apartment complex in Old East Dallas
A shooting has rattled people who live at an apartment complex in Old East Dallas - and some of them are talking about moving. 23-year-old Charles Dennis III was shot and killed Wednesday night at the complex on Munger Avenue.
Below-average temperatures Friday before rain chances this weekend
Below-average temperatures and above-average precipitation, those are our weather stories over the next 7 days! It’s a quiet morning across North Texas as temperatures have fallen into the 70s with a few clouds overhead.
Message to Black consumers in the wake of major procedural changes looming in real estate transactions
(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – In the near future, the home buying process will undergo significant change, particularly in the dynamics between homebuyers, sellers and the real estate agents facilitating the transactions. These changes, stemming from a potential court case settlement, will redefine how home sellers compensate agents for the buyers of their home. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers wants to assure Black families and individuals that our realtists, who often represent buyers, will continue to offer exceptional advice and service. These changes could potentially affect the affordability and accessibility of homeownership for Black families, and NAREB is committed to mitigating these impacts.
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