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Registration now open for Dallas Startup Week 2024 in Frisco
Dallas Startup Week 2024, a five-day celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation, is set to take place Aug. 12-14 at the Embassy Suites Frisco Hotel & Convention Center. The event, organized by The DEC Network and sponsored by Capital One, will begin with an official kickoff party titled "From the Ground Up" on from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. Speakers will include Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney, Frisco EDC Director of Innovation Jeremiah Anderson, and Peter Burns, program manager from Frisco Young Entrepreneur Academy.
Public hearing over controversial ordinance slated for Thursday
The Dallas City Plan Commission is slated to discuss a controversial code amendment that could limit the ability of citizens to use a legal process to close polluting industries in their neighborhoods. Dallas residents seeking to close an industrial facility in their neighborhood have been able to initiate a process...
Eataly’s Market is Turning Into an Adult Playground
DALLAS (KDAF) — Celebrate the end of summer by saying “arrivederci” at Eataly After Hours on Aug. 2 from 8 p.m. – midnight. For someone who may be curious what Eataly’s Italian market will look like if the entire store is turned into an adult playground, then attending the “Eataly After Hours,” will answer this thought.
Superb Woman: Sharon Holland Modabberi Cornell
Sharon Holland Modabberi Cornell hails from Dallas I.S.D. schools graduating with a concentration in dance from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (BTWHSPVA). After high school she graduated from the University of Texas, Arlington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Communications. The Magnet Coordinator/Public Relations Specialist at BTWHSPVA, Sharon is a member of many community and arts boards in the Dallas area. A wife and mother, in 2019, she was awarded the Revolutionary Award from the Arts Magnet Advisory Board for outstanding contributions to the arts.
Travelers share how new Dallas flight service will impact them
With Contour Airlines adding flights to Dallas-Fort Worth, travelers shared how it will impact them. Contour Airlines to begin offering flights to Dallas-Fort Worth. Contour Airlines is expanding its service to one of the busiest airports in the United States.
A Century of History Eradicated: Texas Megachurch Destroyed in Fire
The red brick walls of First Baptist Dallas Church's historic sanctuary are soot-singed and intact, but only devastation and ashes are found within. At 6:05 pm, the Dallas Fire-Rescue received a call for 1717 San Jacinto street in the heart of downtown Dallas. A second alarm was requested at 6:20 pm. The fire was contained until 7:35 pm when the roof partially collapsed and a third alarm was called. Finally, a fourth alarm was called at 8:14 pm, according to CBS5 News.
Oak Lawn residents battle mail theft, homeless encampments: "I can't trust the mail anymore"
DALLAS – Ryan Aiken says mail theft is so bad in his neighborhood that he has important items sent to his office."I can't trust the mail anymore. It's insane," Aiken said. "I've lived all over the United States, and I've never lived in a place where I can't trust that mail will be delivered to me."Tuesday morning, it was back to the future for Aiken, who had been out of town for a month. Someone raided mailboxes at N. Hall and Throckmorton streets. Aiken thought he was safe after pausing his mail for a month."I went to the post office this...
Strutters at American Dance Drill Team camp
The Bridge City Strutters are ready for day 1 of American Dance/Drill Team line camp in Dallas where they will participate for 3 long and eventful days. They are excited to learn some new football season routines, show-off their home routine, try out for All-American kick company and All-American dancer.
Several stolen cars found at Northwest Dallas residence, police say
Dallas detectives uncovered a northwest Dallas property with several stolen vehicles. People living along the 2100 block of Mail Avenue said they never suspected a thing. A woman named Destiny told NBC 5 her car was stolen in Dallas. She chose not to share her last name or show her face for fear of the thieves responsible.
Global Investment Firm D2 Launches Out of Dallas With Over $1B in Assets Under Management
Dallas-based D2 Asset Management has launched as a global investment firm specializing in credit, hybrid, and special situation investments. It begins operations with more than $1 billion in assets under management, the firm said. D2 was founded by Ben Doramus and Luke Doramus, whose decades of experience include partnerships at...
Texas gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.02 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.11 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 2 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.46 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as high as $3.45...
Texas committee suggests legislation to ban foreign land owners will return next session
State lawmakers are trying to harden Texas against threats from foreign adversaries. Securing the southern border may be top of mind for many Texans, but experts who testified on Wednesday are especially concerned about foreign threats from North Korea, Russia, Iran and China. On Wednesday morning, members of the Select...
Running rainfall totals across South Central Texas as rain chances continue this week
Multiple rounds of rain and scattered downpours have already proven to be beneficial this last full week of July. These recent rains have already helped the Edwards Aquifer, increased river streamflow, and dropped multi-inch totals over the most drought-stricken parts of our area. Rainfall Totals. Here’s a look at running...
Baby bull sharks thriving in warmer Texas waters, Texas A&M researchers say
GALVESTON, Texas — A study by Texas A&M researchers showed a dramatic increase in the baby bull shark population in several brackish Texas waterways that have a combination of freshwater and seawater. While most sharks spend their entire lives in the ocean, bull sharks are one of the few...
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