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Cedar Hill City Manager Retires After 37 Years, Having Held Nearly Every Role in Municipal Service
CEDAR HILL – Cedar Hill’s City Manager Greg Porter will retire next month. His official last day will be July 31, 2024. Porter skyrocketed over his 37-year Cedar Hill career from intern to City Manager at a city he said has seen a lot of change since he began working there in January 1987.
SMU TO CELEBRATE FIRST DAY OF ACC MEMBERSHIP JULY 1 WITH MASCOTS, BRIGHT LIGHTS AND A BIG PARTY
DALLAS (SMU) – SMU will celebrate in a big way on Monday, July 1, as the University becomes an official member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. All 18 costumed mascots from ACC member teams will join the revelry, punctuated by a big public party from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at The Happiest Hour, 2616 Olive St. in the Harwood District, followed by the lighting up of the downtown Dallas skyline in SMU colors at 7:30 p.m.
City of Ferris Showcases Continuous Improvements at Malcolm Baldrige Quality Texas Foundation Regional Program Conference
Ferris, TX – City Manager Brooks Williams recently captivated a standing-room-only audience at the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Texas Foundation Regional Program Conference with an inspiring and dynamic presentation on “Continuous Improvement in Ferris.”. Williams’ presentation highlighted the significant transformation the City of Ferris has undergone from 2019 to...
Sen. Cruz Leads Colleagues in Unveiling Landmark Bill to Protect Victims of Deepfake Revenge Porn
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act to protect and empower victims of non-consensual intimate image abuse—also known as “revenge pornography.” The bill would criminalize the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including AI-generated NCII (or “deepfake pornography”), and require social media and similar websites to have in place procedures to remove such content upon notification from a victim. The legislation is co-sponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Martin Heinrich (N. Mex.).
No. 1 on Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List Arrested
AUSTIN – Just more than a week after Governor Greg Abbott launched Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has captured the No. 1 most wanted fugitive from that list. Victor Hugo Chox Gonzalez, 38, who was wanted for aggravated...
New Experiences, Including the All-New DreamWorks Land, are Now Open at Universal Orlando Resort
ORLANDO, Fla. (June 14, 2024) – Summer just got more exciting with today’s official debut of several all-new, must-see experiences at Universal Orlando Resort. Guests of all ages can now enjoy DreamWorks Land – the expansive, vibrant themed environment inspired by beloved characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda; CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular – a riveting new nighttime lagoon show; and Hogwarts Always – an all-new castle projection show in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade.
RIDE: A Gritty New Drama Chronicles Three Generations of Texan Rodeo Performers and Bull Riders, Premiering June 14 in North Texa
RIDE, a gritty new drama follows three generations of Texans, all of them rodeo performers and bull riders from the small town of Stephenville, Texas. The film opens in select North Texas venues, including the Angelika Film Center Dallas, June 14. It’s written by native Texan Jake Allyn along with Josh Plasse, and directed by Allyn (who also stars as ex-con and former champion bull rider Peter Hawkins). Plasse is also featured in the film as Pete’s younger brother Noah Hawkins.
TEA Releases Results for 2024 STAAR 3-8 Assessments
AUSTIN, Texas – June 14, 2024 —The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today released the spring 2024 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) results for students in Grades 3-8. The results include assessments in mathematics and reading-language arts (RLA) in grades 3-8, 5th and 8th grade science and 8th grade social studies.
Show Dad Your Appreciation on Father’s Day June 16
Show Dad your appreciation on June 16. Many North Texas restaurants and venues are offering a variety of ways to shower him with attention. We’ve rounded up a few of those ideas in this article, but you’d better make those reservations soon!. Ocean Prime Dallas offers its Father’s...
Hilton San Antonio Hill Country Unveils Renovation
San Antonio, TX – June 13, 2024 – Hilton San Antonio Hill Country proudly announces the completion of an extensive renovation project, marking a new era of hospitality and comfort for its guests. The newly updated 227-room hotel features over 12,500 square feet of flexible meeting space, an...
2024 H-E-B Challenge blood drive supports Texas patients June 21 – July 7
WACO, TEXAS (June 13, 2024) – The 21st Annual H-E-B Challenge blood drive takes place June 21 through July 7. In partnership with Carter BloodCare, the multi-city event challenges H-E-B employees and the public to donate blood to help local patients. Employees of participating H-E-B stores compete to recruit...
Harmony Public Schools teachers eligible for $32,000 bonuses as Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designees from Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Harmony also announces new sign-on bonus for TIA teachers joining from other districts. [TEXAS] – The Texas Education Agency has announced that all Harmony Public Schools teachers will be eligible for up to $32,000 in additional compensation in 2024-25 after designating all seven Harmony regional districts as Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designees.
Lancaster’s La Calle Dolce ribbon cutting drew fans from around the Best Southwest
LANCASTER – There was a party on Tuesday night at Lancaster Old Town Square for the ribbon cutting of Lancaster’s own La Calle Dolce. The music, the crowd, and the main draw of the event set the scene. Most locals would agree the recent arrival of the popular...
Midlothian City Council Recap June 11, 2024
MIDLOTHIAN – The one-hour Midlothian City Council meeting Tuesday night saw all items pass except for one public hearing item, which was tabled to return on June 25. Midlothian’s Concert in the Park was a massive success this past weekend, with around 2000 people attending. The concert, funded by the 4B Board and Parks Department, featured the King George Band. Mayor Coffman said, “It was a fantastic event and I’m so glad that the community came out to enjoy it.”
Midlothian Fifth Graders Compete in Destination Imagination’s Global Event
Six McClatchey Elementary School fifth graders recently competed as a team in Destination Imagination’s Global event held in Kansas City. The STEAM program for K-12 and university students was started in Midlothian in 2016 by Kim Moss and Casey Nelson. The fifth-grade team members from McClatchey Elementary are Hazel...
Hotel Contessa Launches Monthly Art Fair: The Sunday Art Fair
[San Antonio, TX – June 11, 2024] – Hotel Contessa, the intimate all-suite hotel overlooking San Antonio’s iconic Riverwalk, is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest cultural offering: The Sunday Art Fair. Taking place every last Sunday of the month, The Sunday Art Fair promises to be a vibrant celebration of local artistic talent against the backdrop of the city’s historic charm.
Summer Blizzard Menu at Texas Dairy Queen Features Six Flavors
BEDFORD, Texas (June 12, 2024) – This summer, DQ restaurants in Texas are turning up the heat with an irresistible summer Blizzard® Treat menu, featuring six yummy flavors designed to delight taste buds and cool down the hottest days. From classic favorites to new creations, DQ fans will savor this season’s lineup with promising bursts of flavor in each bite.
Foster Parenting: A Courageous Choice That Transforms Lives with Love and Compassion
In a world where children often become victims of circumstances they have no control over, it’s nice to know there are people who will come to their rescue. Foster parenting takes courage, fortitude, and, most of all, a giant and loving heart. It’s not easy to do, but for caring folks willing to save a youth from a life of sadness and hardship, participants in the industry will say they have no other choice.
Grapevine Roars Into Summer With Dinosaur Exhibits
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (June 11, 2024) –The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau is thrilled to announce “All Tracks Lead to Grapevine.” The captivating dinosaur experience stomps into Grapevine from June 3rd to July 31st. This exciting Summer program promises to be an unforgettable Prehistoric Adventure for visitors of all ages.
Midlothian Lions installs new officers and recognizes servant leaders in the community
The Midlothian Lions Club recently held its annual awards banquet and installation ceremony on June 6, 2024. Several local community members were recognized for exemplary service over the past year, and new officers were inducted. Founded in 1946 by L.A. Mills, the Midlothian Lions Club has worked to improve the...
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