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Highlights from the Texas State Optical Shareholder Meeting at the Annual Family Reunion Conference
(PRESS RELEASE) DALLAS, TX — Texas State Optical (TSO) successfully hosted its annual Family Reunion Conference at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. This esteemed event brings together members of the TSO network, including shareholders, staff, and vendor-sponsors, for several days of collaboration, education, and networking. A highlight of the conference is the annual shareholders meeting, which took place during the event.
Texas real estate broker: 'I think we are 100% in a buyer's market'
DALLAS — It’s time to check on inventory!. We have houses for sale back on the shelf again in Texas. We base this on state data. We will use May 2024 numbers since that is the most current month of data available for all the large metro areas in Texas. Many of them already have numbers from June that further support this, but the Houston area figures typically lag a bit, so we will use May.
UT Southwestern pharmacologist named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator
DALLAS – July 23, 2024 – James J. Collins III, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Pharmacology at UT Southwestern Medical Center who leads groundbreaking research into the parasitic disease schistosomiasis, has been named a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator. Dr. Collins was among 26 distinguished scientists nationwide named...
UIL leaders address recently released changes to playoff realignment – July 22, 2024
"This is a monumental announcement in trying to maintain competitive equity and the fairest playoff bracket that we can... This is as big of an announcement as the UIL has had in quite some time."
Thrice as nice: Texas Two Step jackpot claimed by multiple winners
TEXAS, USA — Several lucky Texans will take home some serious cash following a recent Texas Two Step drawing. According to the Texas Lottery, three winners across the Lone Star State won the $1.2 million drawing on Thursday, July 18. The unclaimed prize winners picked 12-14-16-22 and 13 as...
Former Texas State Representative Jim Pitts Passes Away at 73
DALLAS, Texas — Former Texas State Representative Jim Pitts passed away shortly before midnight on July 20, 2024, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, surrounded by his loved ones. Jim Pitts dedicated his life to public service, representing House District 10 in the Texas House of Representatives from 1993 to 2015. His district comprised Ellis County, Hill County, and a portion of Henderson County. During his tenure, he served as Chairman of Appropriations from 2005 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2015. Representative Pitts was known for his commitment to education, fiscal responsibility, and advocating for the needs of his constituents.
Texas companies linked to millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare billings
NORTH TEXAS – Medicare fraud is suspected of costing Americans billions of dollars annually. Instead of funding healthcare, this money has become an income stream for suspected criminals. After the CBS News Texas I-Team exposed a Grand Prairie company allegedly connected to over $200 million in fraudulent billings, viewers flooded the I-Team with calls and emails. Many shared their experiences as victims of Medicare fraud."That's my story right there," said Dallas resident Dwight Sandell after watching the report the report. Sandell said that his Medicare account was fraudulently billed. He explained that he was billed for 10 straight months for urinary...
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
Jaden Manning gives North Texas fifth commitment in 2025 class
North Texas landed its fifth recruitment for the 2025 class as Jaden Manning, a versatile threat from Mansfield Legacy (Texas), announced his decision to join the Mean Green. During his junior year in Mansfield, Manning played linebacker and running back. He recorded 26 tackles across eight games, averaging 3.3 tackles per game. On offense, Manning carried the ball 41 times, amassing 367 yards at an average of 45.9 yards per game. He scored two touchdowns in 2023.
Dallas police continue investigation into 2012 murder of Samuel Nanaeto
DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Police Department continues to investigate the 2012 murder of 22-year-old Samuel Nanaeto. On September 23, 2012, Nanaeto and an unknown suspect were involved in a fight at a business in the 8500 block of Stemmons Freeway. The investigation determined Nanaeto left the scene and was involved in another fight in the 8800 block of N. Stemmons Freeway, where he was found shot to death. Further investigation revealed a four-door white vehicle, possibly a Chevy Avalanche, driven by a Latin male, was seen at the second location and was possibly involved, according to the Dallas Police Department.
International Spectacle Rises in Dallas as UniverSoul Circus Arrives at Red Bird Mall
Get ready to be wowed, Dallas, because the UniverSoul Circus is pitching its big top at the Red Bird Mall from July 25 through August 11, bringing a global showcase of talent right to the city's doorstep. The circus, which boasts an impressive ensemble of international performers, is set to give City of Dallas employees an exclusive teaser tomorrow at noon, so expect some buzz-generating from Dallas City Hall as snippets from their performance spill out into the streets.
Looking back on DART's 40-year history as North Texas cities vote to cut funding
As the transit agency continues making headlines, we look back on its ridership, city membership and financing history. Plano was the first city this year to vote on reducing the one-cent sales tax revenue allocated for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). The city instead wants the tax to drop to three-fourths of a cent, a 25% reduction.
This DFW Suburb is One of the Fastest Growing Areas in the US
DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s no secret that North Texas’s suburban explosion has driven a population surge, leading to the construction of millions of new homes — but where is the biggest growth taking place?. A new study analyzed housing inventory expansions across nearly 4,100 American cities...
Get a Free Kids Buffet at Pizza Inn
DALLAS (KDAF) — Pizza Inn is delivering a special deal for families this summer. Available now, guests who purchase two or more adult buffets Friday through Sunday will receive two free kids’ buffets good for a future visit. “This one is on us because free just tastes better,”...
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