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Dallas Fire Rescue Sued for Copyright Infringement
An EMS trainer is suing Dallas Fire Rescue and two individuals alleging copyright infringement for copying and sharing his training materials. Jon Puryear EMS CE, LLC filed suit in US District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The suit names Dallas Fire-Rescue, Joseph Piper – who is identified as...
Dallas man kills woman, then himself in apparent murder-suicide
DALLAS, Texas — A man and woman were found dead in a Dallas apartment in what authorities are calling an apparent murder-suicide. On July 15, 2024, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Dallas Fire and Rescue responded to a call for a health and welfare check in the 3400 block of Mahanna Street. The preliminary investigation determined that DFR forced entry into the apartment and found 26-year-old Solmaira Vazquez Castillo in the bathroom with stab wounds.
Dallas Biotech Secures $50M Series D Funding To Combat Rare Hidden Killer in Joint Replacements
Joint replacements have given millions of people a new lease on life. But for a small percentage of them, a dangerous complication can arise. A Dallas biotech company is tackling a rare but serious infection that can have devastating consequences. And now it has raised $50 million in Series D funding to bring its lead drug and device combo to market.
Dallas ISD principals told to continue their current focus going into next school year
Walking on newly shined tile floors, there were cheers and high fives. The welcome-backs weren't for students but for Dallas ISD principals. Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde spearheads these welcome backs often revealing new curriculum, data, and big plans. She sat on the sidelines this time with no voice, but her staff told teachers the big plan is to just keep at it.
Texas Instruments Launches New Magnetic Packaging Tech for Power Modules, Doubling Power Density
Dallas-based semiconductor giant Texas Instruments has introduced six new power modules designed to improve power density, enhance efficiency, and reduce electromagnetic interference. “Designers turn to power modules to save on time, complexity, size and component count, but these benefits have required a compromise on performance—until now,” Jeff Morroni, director of...
Dallas’ Ehvert Mission Critical Merges with California Company To Meet Hyperscale Data Center Demand
Dallas-based Ehvert Mission Critical has merged with California based, employee-owned engineering and engineering services firm Salas O’Brien in a deal that seeks to meet the rising need for hyperscale data centers. Since 1988, Ehvert has been a global provider of engineering, construction, and operation services for complex mission-critical facilities...
Frisco Police and Firefighters Compete to Save Lives in Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
The vibrant community of Frisco, Texas, is inviting residents to roll up their sleeves for a noble cause this week, as the annual Battle of the Badges blood drive takes place on Friday and Saturday. Hosted by Carter BloodCare, this event pits local law enforcement against firefighters in a friendly competition to see who can bring in the most blood donations.
Dallas home sales decline in June
Home sales in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex declined 11.6% year over year in June, according to the most recent report from the MetroTex Association of REALTORS®. Active listings increased by 44.7% amid decreased home sales, with 27,901 properties on the market last month. Months of inventory reached 3.8, much higher than the 2.5-month supply seen in June 2023.
10 bold SEC football predictions that would shake up the 2024 season
DALLAS — After seeing its national championship reign atop college football end last season, the newly-expanded SEC promises to headline the College Football Playoff in 2024 with several title contenders. After making the rounds around the Omni Hotel this week and chatting with various experts across conference markets, the takeaways gathered are insightful, and have led to 10 bold predictions that would shake up the approaching season.
PGA of America Unveils State-of-the-Art Multimedia Studio
The PGA of America has completed an expansion of PGA of America Studios, an innovative production facility with plug-and-play production services for all audio and video content needs. Located inside the Association’s home office in Frisco, Texas, the studio is turnkey for live shows and sets for national and local broadcast productions, streaming, commercials, photo shoots and remi-style coverage spanning the 660-acre PGA Frisco campus and beyond.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with free Dippin’ Dots in Dallas
Dippin' Dots, the beloved original beaded ice cream, invites you to a sweet celebration of National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21, with a free mini cup of Dippin’ Dots at 120 hotspots across America. And guess what? Dallas is on the list!
Part of I-45 in North Texas reduced to one lane after truck carrying yogurt caught fire, officials say
FERRIS, Texas — Traffic is reduced to one lane on part of I-45 just north of Ferris after an 18-wheeler carrying yogurt caught fire Tuesday, officials say. The truck caught fire in the northbound lanes of I-45 because of mechanical problems with the trailer, according to the Wilmer Fire Department.
Advertising Champions with Paul Flowers of CIRCA 46
On Advertising Champions, our host, Tony Stanol, interviews bright and engaging members of the digital advertising and media community. On this segment, Tony speaks with Paul Flowers of CIRCA 46. CIRCA 46 is a Dallas-based advertising agency that focuses solely on marketing products and services to older adults. CIRCA 46...
Spine surgeon's $11M verdict reversed
An $11 million jury award in favor of Stephen Courtney, MD, was reversed, opening up the possibility of a new trial, The Dallas Morning News reported July 15. In 2021, Jonathan Rute was ordered to help pay nearly $11 million to Dr. Courtney after a jury found Mr. Rute gave information to help a local TV station air stories in 2017 comparing the surgeon to Christopher Duntsch, MD, also known as "Dr. Death."
Man in critical condition after crash in North Dallas, officials say
DALLAS — A driver was hospitalized in critical condition after a crash on Miller Road at the LBJ Freeway early Tuesday morning, officials say. Dallas Fire-Rescue was called to the one-vehicle crash shortly before 3 a.m. and say the driver of a black Toyota Camry had been ejected. Crews...
Frisco police respond to reports of assault and other incidents from July 10-14
The Frisco Police Department responded to several reports of assault and other incidents from July 10-14 according to the department's crime map. On July 10, at 2:30 a.m., a burglary was reported on the block of 9200 Preston Rd (Commercial), with no arrest made. On July 10, at 9:50 a.m.,...
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