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5 Dangerous Layoff-Cities In Texas You Must Know As Soon As
WFCN – Numerous cities in Texas have lately seen large-scale layoffs, which has had an effect on both communities and industries. Both locals and those looking for work would do well to familiarize themselves with these tendencies. A more in-depth examination of five Texas cities now impacted by significant...
Big In Texas: The Largest Mall In The Lone Star State Is Enormous
Have you been to the mall so big you could absolutely get lost in it?. Texas does everything bigger and better and that's why we've been featuring things that are "Big In Texas". Now when it comes to shopping, Texas went beyond big and ventured into enormous territory. Our winner is more than a mall, it's practically a city all by itself.
COVID cases rising in North Texas as FLiRT variant spreads
UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas - The CDC says COVID cases are on the rise across the country with many people in North Texas testing positive. A new variant called FLiRT is spreading in the U.S., particularly in southern states. "It has some of the symptoms that some of the previous variants...
Dallas Democrats, councilmembers react to Mayor Eric Johnson's RNC speech: "One of the biggest disappointments"
DALLAS — Tuesday night, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson addressed Republicans at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. "Today, I'm the proud republican mayor of Dallas, Texas!" he told the crowd, which met him with loud cheers. "The largest city in the United States led by a Republican!" Mayor Johnson,...
Here’s Why You See Green And Blue Porch Lights In Texas So Often
Colored porch lights aren't just for Christmas any longer. Thanks to Bluetooth technology Texas homeowners can change the color of their front porch light to just about any color they want at any time with just the touch of a screen depending upon their mood and the time of the year.
Five North Texas hospitals ranked among the top in the state in 2024
DALLAS — Five of the top 15 hospitals in the state are in North Texas, according to new U.S. News and World Report rankings. Two of the top three hospitals are in Dallas, with UT Southwestern Medical Center ranked second in the state (after the top-ranked Houston Methodist Hospital) and the best in DFW, followed by Baylor University Medical Center, which was ranked third in the state.
FEMA approves Dallas County's request for public assistance after severe spring storms
After a series of storms in late May and early June caused damage across the DFW area, FEMA approved disaster aid for individuals and businesses. Now, the Biden administration has approved Dallas County’s request for public assistance.
AT&T faces class-action lawsuit in massive data breach affecting 'nearly all' customers
DALLAS — Dallas-based AT&T is facing a lawsuit after the company recently announced the data of “nearly all” of its customers was downloaded to a third-party platform in a security breach. It was the company’s second data breach reported this year. The lawsuit, filed Friday in...
2 Texas Suburbs Ranked Among Best in the U.S.
A recent study of U.S. suburbs found two Texas cities to be among the best. For my money, suburban living is the way to go if you work in a major metropolitan area. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of the big city is totally worth the commute. Apparently,...
Farmers Branch council member accused of calling DART riders 'trash'
A city council member in Farmers Branch has come under fire for comments made during a meeting Tuesday in which he appeared to call Dallas Area Rapid Transit riders "trash." The comments from District 4 Councilmember Richard Jackson came during a discussion on safety, as the northwest Dallas suburb’s city council weighed a resolution to cap its one-cent contribution to DART. More than half of the agency’s 13 member cities want to cut funding including Dallas, Plano and Irving.
Dallas-based AT&T faces class action suit over 2022 data breaches that compromised data for millions
Dallas-based telecommunications company AT&T is facing a class-action lawsuit over a security breach that compromised months worth of data from nearly all its customers in 2022. Dina Winger, who’s been an AT&T customer for more than 15 years, filed the suit in North Texas federal court Friday. It was the...
Many of the fastest-growing suburbs are in Texas
Suburban and exurban growth is outpacing that of major cities across the United States, and Texas is no exception. In fact, according to a report from StorageCafe, seven of the top 20 fastest-growing housing markets are located in the Lone Star State. The Houston suburb of Fulshear ranked as the...
Dallas judge's proposed "neutral third party" review of Juvenile Justice Center rejected
DALLAS COUNTY — So who's telling the truth about conditions inside Dallas County's Juvenile Justice Center?It is the question of the moment following new accusations from community activists who claim that the children being held there are subjected to "inhumane" conditions.Now, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is suggesting a new path to transparency, saying "all the information that comes out is negative. And then the juvenile director will have a press conference and say it's all untrue. Get the data to a neutral party so that everybody knows what is actually happening."Jenkins suggests allowing a neutral third party, such as representatives of...
Palladium USA Project OK’d for South Loop 12; Could Bring More Housing for Senior Citizens
Dallas plan commissioners recommended last week approving a rezoning request allowing the construction of a four-story, 120-unit retirement community on the southeast corner of Cockrell Hill Road and Blue Ridge Boulevard. The South Loop 12 development could help address the lack of affordable housing specifically suited for senior citizens. Homes...
More DART cities ask for 25-percent reduction in funding
A growing number of North Texas cities are telling Dallas Area Rapid Transit to do more with less. Carrollton and Farmers Branch are the two latest DART member cities supporting a plan to cut 25 percent of its funding. This comes as some cities want DART to explore other funding...
PETA Proposes a Change to Dallas’ Cattle Drive Sculpture
DALLAS (KDAF) — PETA sent a letter today to Director of the Office of Arts & Culture Martine Elyse Philippe, asking her to give Pioneer Plaza’s Dallas “Cattle Drive” sculpture an update that acknowledges the harm caused by animal agriculture. The proposed art installation would feature...
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