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Metrocrest Chamber to host Women’s Business Forum
The Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce will host its 2024 Women’s Business Forum from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 26 at 4045 Belt Line Road in Addison. The event will focus on the future of education and its role in preparing students for tomorrow's workforce. Those interested can register at tinyurl.com/ycttsvc5.
Coppell ISD Communications Department wins 7 NSPRA awards
The Coppell ISD Communications and Community Engagement Department recently received seven national awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). The NSPRA website states they are, “the leader in developing professionals to communicate strategically, build trust and foster positive relationships in support of their school communities.” Their mission is to develop professionals to communicate strategically, build trust and foster positive relationships in support of their school communities.
City of Allen promotes WaterSmart tool for water management
Allen officials are encouraging residents to use WaterSmart, an online tool that monitors water usage in near real time. The program offers leak alerts, water use threshold settings and bill forecasts to help users avoid unexpected costs. Sign up today to begin saving time, money, and water. For more information visit CityofAllen.org/WaterSmart.
Fort Worth suburb on edge after multiple cars broken into 2 days in a row
FORT WORTH — Residents at the Aura apartment complex in the Fort Worth suburb of Benbrook are on edge tonight after multiple cars in the community were broken into, two days in a row."Shocked, it's been a very peaceful neighborhood," said resident Bill Mundy. "We've never had any issues or problems like this."Benbrook Police say on Tuesday morning between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. at least 12 cars were broken into. Some of the cars were locked but had their windows broken. Police say while car break-ins are not unusual around North Texas it is unusual that this community was hit on...
Alamo Drafthouse announces reopening dates for closed North Texas locations
DALLAS — We knew Alamo Drafthouses were coming back. Now we know when. The five temporarily shuttered Alamo Drafthouse locations in North Texas are all reopening over the next month. The company in a release on Friday announced opening dates for all five theater locations after their franchise partner...
Grade the Trade: Mavericks land Knicks All-Star forward in blockbuster proposal
The Dallas Mavericks are in the middle of one of their best offseasons in team history, and this all started when they traded for Quentin Grimes. In this move, Dallas traded Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons for Grimes. By acquiring Grimes, the Mavs added...
Business owners, students question Dallas barber school claims upon sudden closure
Days after a Dallas barber school shut its doors suddenly and told students they would be accepted at another school without paying any extra cost, that other barber academy tells NBC 5 they never reached any such agreement. NBC 5 first reported on Tuesday that Blade Craft Barber Academy on...
American Football League star Abner Haynes dies at 86
Abner Haynes was one of the original stars of the American Football League. He was the MVP in 1960. The great running back died on Thursday in Dallas at the age of 86. Haynes played college football at North Texas State College. He was a fifth-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He opted to sign with the AFL Dallas Texans.
Deadly shooting in Old East Dallas leaves man, 23, dead and neighbors fed up with recent violence
Neighbors at Roseland Townhomes in Old East Dallas said they were startled by a barrage of gunfire Wednesday night that killed a man and left bullet holes in cars and homes. Dallas Police said it responded to a shooting call in the 3500 block of Munger Ave. around 10:48 p.m. on Wednesday. When they arrived, they found a man outside the townhomes with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital and died, according to a police news release.
North Texas reports more poor air quality days to date than all of 2023
A month into a hot Texas summer, Dallas-Fort Worth already has surpassed the number of poor air quality days reported in all of 2023. As of July 18, the region reported 17 days that ground-level ozone, or smog, exceeded levels considered healthy for all populations. In 2023, the area reported 13 ozone air quality alerts.
Call for Proposals open for October Conference "Examining the Library User Experience"
In a service-minded profession like libraries, it is easy to fall into the habit of meeting a user's immediate need without thinking twice. But how often do librarians and library staff consider the entire experience of the user from start to finish? Is there a way to meet or improve the experience of users from the moment their interaction with the library begins?
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