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Famous People From Mesquite Texas
Mesquite, a vibrant city in Dallas County, boasts an estimated population of 140,000. Founded in 1878, it was named after Mesquite Creek. The city’s growth surged in the 1950s due to the suburban boom following World War II. Here are some notable individuals from Mesquite, Texas:. Dave Abbruzzese. Musician...
Tens of thousands expected at Klyde Warren Park Independence Day Celebration
DALLAS - The Fourth of July is still days away, but you can celebrate early Saturday evening at the Klyde Warren Park Independence Day Celebration.The event will include live music, food trucks and fireworks from two locations, synced to music. It starts at 7:00 p.m., with fireworks scheduled to begin at 9:40 p.m.Tens of thousands of people are expected at Klyde Warren Park for the festivities. It's free and open to the public. Seating will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Blankets and lawn chairs are allowed.Among the musical acts — two Texans."We have Grace Tyler from Frisco, we have Angel White, who's also a Texas native," Klyde Warren Park resident Kit Sawers said. "They're two amazing acts who are actually back by popular demand."CBS News Texas anchor Steve Pickett will emcee the event.
Light Up the Sky at One of These Fourth of July Celebrations
The team at CandysDirt.com rounded up some of our favorite fireworks festivities in North Texas. Scroll down to find an event in the community closest to you and let the fun begin. Fair Park Fourth. Celebrate the Fourth of July at Fair Park Fourth, presented by Regions Bank, on Thursday,...
10 Best Places To See Fourth of July Fireworks in Dallas
A proper Fourth of July celebration just isn’t complete without fireworks. Drones, sparklers and laser light shows can try as they may, but nothing compares to the authentic bangs, whizzes and thuds of the colorful nighttime firework spectaculars. Name a more American way to celebrate the birth of our nation than setting off exceptionally loud explosions in the sky.
Texas school board approves 'parenting classes' as discipline option in new student code of conduct
DALLAS — The Dallas Independent School District board of trustees voted to approve a student code of conduct that would give campus leaders and parents the option to send misbehaving children to six-hour "Saturday school" or community service instead of alternative school -- provided their parents also take a three-hour parenting class.
Horse-drawn carriages can continue to operate in Dallas — for now
Horse-drawn carriages will still be rolling along Dallas streets — at least for now. Dallas City Council members sent a proposal to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets back to committee to get more data and public comment on the service. The proposed amendment in front of council members...
Dallas on target to complete 60-day storm debris cleanup
The city of Dallas asking for your patience if you still have storm debris piled up at your curbside. One month after the historic storm knocked out power to half a million people in Dallas, the city’s sanitation department says it is on target to get it all cleaned up by the end of July.
13-year-old saved using whole blood by BEST EMS in Dallas
A 13-year-old in Dallas, Texas, was saved using whole blood by BEST EMS. The incident involved assistance from PCHD EMS, Brock Fire, and Air Evac. AI Technology was used to summarize content in this article. LocalSource AI does not generate any information on its own. All facts stated in the article are direct from the content course.
After years of delay, Dallas moves forward on North Oak Cliff housing project
DALLAS — The proposed operator of long-awaited housing project received unanimous approval Wednesday from a glowing Dallas City Council, eager to mark progress after years of delay on the project. The Council approved hiring St. Jude's as the operator for the permanent supportive housing project planned for the old...
These North Texas cities are being evaluated for 'aerial gondala' transportation system
DALLAS — Swyft Cities, in partnership with local transportation officials, is evaluating five potential cities to host its "elevated cable and rail system." Five North Texas cities - Dallas, Plano, Arlington, Frisco and DeSoto - have expressed interest in being home to the alternative public transportation. The transportation system, known as Whoosh, uses electric vehicles that look like aerial gondolas but use technology to move independently on an aerial network of cables and rails, according to a press release from Swyft Cities.
City of Dallas to Conduct Mosquito Spraying After West Nile Virus Detection
DALLAS, Texas — Mosquito samples in Dallas have tested positive for the West Nile Virus, prompting the city to schedule mosquito control spraying. Weather permitting, the spraying will occur between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. from Sunday, June 30 to Monday, July 1, according to a press release from the City of Dallas. The areas to be sprayed include:
Dallas Animal Services Offers $150 Gift Cards for Large Dog Adoptions Ahead of July 4th
DALLAS, Texas — Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is urging the community to adopt or rescue large dogs as the shelter reaches critical capacity ahead of the July 4th holiday. DAS is currently operating at 161% capacity for dogs, with 482 dogs sharing 300 kennels, according to a press release from the department. To alleviate the overcrowding, Friends of Dallas Animal Services, a 501(c)3 nonprofit partner, is offering $150 Amazon gift cards to the public for the next 150 dogs over 40 lbs. that leave the shelter.
Save the Date :: July Kid-Friendly Events in Dallas
Searching for fun things to do with the kids this month? Have a look at our round-up of family-friendly July events in Dallas. (Hint: Find even more things to do in the metroplex on Collin County Moms, Denton County Moms, and Fort Worth Moms.) If you’re looking for Independence Day...
Dallas quietly approves more funds for city employee's bad driving. That’s twice this month
The Dallas City Council quietly voted to approve up to $165,000 to settle vehicle collision cases caused by city employees. That makes just over $900,000 the city has paid out for similar incidents this month. Council members also learned that in fiscal year 2023, there were 709 “preventable incidents,” according...
Dallas' Elder LGBTQ+ Community Celebrates Pride at Senior Center
Dallas has its share of Pride Month celebrations every June. Presbyterian Village North may not have a parade hosted by queer icon Billy Porter, but the North Dallas nonprofit offers senior citizens a place to come together with friends and family. On June 13, the senior living community celebrated its second annual Pride Month Happy Hour.
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