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Dallas ISD implements new safety protocol for athletic events
To enhance safety at athletic events, Dallas ISD now requires all students attending district-hosted games without a parent, guardian, or other adult responsible for the student to present a current student badge for entry. The badge must be for the Dallas ISD school that is competing in the athletic event. This requirement also applies to visiting non-Dallas ISD schools.
Dallas City Council questions delay in demolition that led to squatters taking over property
DALLAS - For the second time this summer, the City of Dallas is facing questions about allowing its own property to become a nuisance. The city is in the process of demolishing a Northwest Dallas office building it purchased, but then allowed to be taken over by squatters. It took...
Don't Houston My Dallas: Brochure for next city manager features wrong skyline photo
A widely circulated draft version of a brochure advertising Dallas’ opening for a new city manager features Houston on the cover. It’s one of several issues a city council committee tasked a hired consultancy group to address in the next week as part of its contract to lead a national search for Dallas’ top-paying job.
University of Texas at Dallas president stepping down
RICHARDSON, Texas — The University of Texas at Dallas became the latest university in North Texas to announce a leadership change Monday when university president Dr. Richard Benson announced he’s stepping down. The UT-System Board of Regents will soon launch a search for Benson’s successor, expected to be...
Club Kids HP Takes Classroom Outside
Students will leave their laptops, desks, and chairs behind when they go to this afterschool program. And forget the walls, as well. Veteran teacher Allyson Harrison plans to open Club Kids HP in September at Curtis Park, and she hopes students leave each day with finished homework and improved problem solving and social skills, as well as the occasional dirty clothes.
These are the 6 best food and drink events in Dallas this week
Summer is far from over in Dallas, even though this weekend marks the unofficial end of the season. (The actual summer solstice ends September 21.) Keep those vacay vibes going with a rose brunch pop-up paradise - no plane ticket required. Save room for pizza, a wine dinner, and jarred desserts for a good cause.
Dallas weather: Are we done with triple-digit temperatures in 2024?
DALLAS - August is about to come to an end, and we could be leaving triple-digit temperatures in the past. The weather pattern is changing for the cooler this week. High temperatures will be in the upper 90s early in the week with lower humidity levels. In the coming days,...
Demolition of 112-year-old Highland Park mansion leaves historic preservationists with questions
DALLAS — The demolition last week of the 112-year-old Highland Park mansion formerly owned by the late Edwin L. Cox Sr., for whom SMU’s business school is named has left a local preservation group with questions. The 1912 Italian Renaissance-style home at the corner of Preston Road and...
The Kati Roll Company Opens Second Location In Plano, Texas
Following the successful launch of its first Texas location this spring, The Kati Roll Company (TKRC) announced its continued expansion into North Texas. The New York-based eatery opened its new Plano location on Aug. 24 at 5588 State Hwy 121. Kati rolls, with "kati" meaning skewer in Bengali, are a beloved street food originating from Kolkata, India. These rolls feature skewer-grilled fillings such as meats and vegetables encased in buttery paratha flatbread, garnished with chutneys and spices. The chain utilizes halal meats, marinated fresh daily on-site, to craft its lassis using homemade organic yogurt. The Plano location marks the second in North...
For metro governments, bigger may not be economically better
When big cities gobble up smaller ones nearby, residents often are told a consolidated government is more efficient, providing improved services and other economic benefits. But new research from Texas McCombs questions that bigger-is-better paradigm. By some key economic measures, more fragmented local governments lead to better outcomes for residents, finds John Hatfield, a professor of finance. The paper is published in the journal Public Choice.
Magic Mike (08/26/24 - FULL SHOW
A TCR listener is sick of waiting for her friend to pay her back, Matt reveals what he'd NEVER want his children to find out about him, Tino talks the highs of comedy, Are You Smarter Than Nicasio, and Serina talks the secrets of couples who don't break up... Learn...
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: White Rock Dog Rescue
According to White Rock Dog Rescue volunteer Anne Whitaker,. “Lilia Hollis and her husband, Clay, had just moved into their new home atop Flagpole Hill just a stone’s throw from the eastern shore of White Rock Lake in Dallas. “The plaintive howling was from Blue, a droopy-eared basset hound,...
Posty Fans: See the “F-Trillion” Truck at Dallas Raising Cane’s, Win Concert Tickets
DALLAS (KDAF) — Post Malone fans can see the “F-Trillion” truck at a Dallas area Raising Cane’s — and they can get a chance to win tickets to his upcoming tour!. The iconic blue 1971 F-150 truck featured on the cover art of Post Malone’s album, “F-1 Trillion,” will be on-display at the Post Malone x Dallas Cowboys restaurant in Dallas starting August 26 – 29, before continuing to the Post Malone Restaurant in Midvale, Utah starting on September 1.
Minor league update for 8/25/24
Down East starter Wiliam Bormie went three innings, allowing two runs while stirking out six and walking one. Andrew Susan walked three and struck out one in two shutout innings. Luke Hartl was 1 for 2 with a walk. Jose DeJesus was 2 for 5. Pablo Guerrero had a hit....
AT&T: Interview With Assistant Vice President of Hyper-Automation David C. Williams
David C. Williams is a talented technologist, leader, and senior executive at AT&T whose journey from one of the poorest corners of Dallas, TX, to a leading figure in technology has been remarkable. Williams currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of Hyper-Automation at AT&T, where he has transformed the automation field. Heading the largest Robotics Process Automation program globally, Williams’ efforts have automated over 100 million contacts, resulting in over $1 billion in operating income with an impressive 4,000% ROI. His technical know-how and unique approaches have also delivered significant financial benefits.
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