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Data from 200,000+ people exposed in Dallas County ransomware attack last year, officials say
DALLAS — More than 200,000 people had their personal information, such as Social Security numbers, medical information, health insurance information, and other information exposed in a Dallas County ransomware attack in October, county officials confirmed this week. According to a notice published Wednesday on the Texas Attorney General’s website,...
How to Play the Postage Stamp at Royal Troon
When you see a 123-yard par 3 on the scorecard, it can be easy to overlook and think par is a given and birdie is likely. Rest assured none of the competitors in the field this week at Royal Troon for the 152nd Open Championship are thinking that way about the Postage Stamp – the par 3 eighth hole is the shortest on the course and in the entire Open Championship rota.
Cook Children's Patient Care Not Impacted by Global Technology Issues
Fort Worth, Texas – Patient care at Cook Children’s Health Care System is not being impacted by global technology issues. Our IT teams have been working throughout the night responding to this incident. The bulk of our response has been troubleshooting technology, rebooting computers, and stabilizing systems. We...
H-E-B’s Central Market reveals details for return of Hatch chilis with limited-time foods
They’re (almost) back! Hatch pepper season is around the corner. Here are new limited-time products you’ll find at Fort Worth’s Central Market, from sausages to sweets made with New Mexico chilis.
Dallas Animal Services expands community cat program
(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – Dallas Animal Services is partnering with the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection and Spay Neuter Network to expand the city of Dallas’ subsidized Community Cat Program. Through the 311 system, the residents of the city of Dallas can obtain a service request...
2024 SEC football projected order of finish
Southeastern Conference football media days took place Monday-Thursday at Omni Dallas Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Fourth-year head coach Josh Heupel, along with offensive lineman Cooper Mays, linebacker Keenan Pili and defensive lineman Omari Thomas, represented the Vols at media days on Tuesday. Following the conclusion of SEC media days, a...
TAMUC Students Honored in Heroes on Horses Parade in Fort Worth
Two Texas A&M University-Commerce students participated in the inaugural Heroes on Horses Parade & Western Pleasure class during the American Paint Horse Association World Show in Fort Worth on July 4, 2024. Students Timothy Smith and Florence Combs placed 7th and 8th, respectively, out of 18 participants in the event.
KERA-FM celebrates 50 years of serving North Texas listeners
Bob Ray Sanders remembers the moment KERA 90.1 FM was switched on the air on July 11, 1974. At the time, the station’s management was cautiously optimistic about starting up a public radio station in a media market with so much competition. “People weren’t sure that it would work...
4 things to know about AI adoption, regulations
The Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) held a joint conversation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Monday, June 24, to discuss emerging technologies and the state and federal policy implications of cybersecurity, data privacy, and artificial intelligence (AI). The Dallas Region’s leaders who represent the innovation and technology sectors are widely regarded as connected and knowledgeable. This recognition makes such conversations a standard for regional contribution to the national and global dialogue about anticipated impacts of emerging technology use.
Alum Named Chief Marketing Officer of Dallas-based Beverage Company
Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Tatiana Chamorro was recently named the Chief Marketing Officer of Shaken Beverage Co., a Dallas-based alcoholic beverage company that operates under the parent company Unexpected Products, which packages their drinks to store ingredients separately, allowing the consumer to personalize their mixed drinks. Chamorro, a native of Nicaragua, is a two-time graduate of A&M-Commerce, earning a B.A. in Liberal Studies in 2016 and an M.B.A. in 2020. A tireless marketer, Chamorro has held positions with marketing firms such as HITE Digital and Toucan Cocktails. She also currently serves on the A&M-Commerce Alumni Foundation Board. Read the announcement.
Fort Worth considers increasing fees to repair stormwater pipes, evaluate flood risk
Fort Worth increased its stormwater utility fee by 15% last year in a bid to tackle rising flood risks across the city. This year, city staff are proposing an additional 5% increase that would bump average residents’ monthly fee from $6.61 to $6.94. While fee increases often draw criticism...
Ahoy! There’s Sails and Sales at the Dallas Boat Show
DALLAS (KDAF)– Set sail from July 18 to July 21 at the Dallas Boat Show, a one-stop-shop for boats and boating items. The four-day event started in 1955 and attracts thousands of nautical enthusiasts and hundreds of exhibitors. Seasoned sailors and first-time buyers can explore the latest 2024 models ranging from speedboats to pontoons.
Dallas Office of Arts and Culture Seeks Volunteer Panelists to Influence Arts Funding
In a move that's part community engagement, and part quality assurance, the Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) is on the hunt for volunteer panelists to help steer the direction of arts funding. This is not your typical rubber-stamp committee. These volunteers will have a significant say in which artists and organizations get a slice of the taxpayer pie. And we are not just talking pocket change; panel reviews impact a hefty 70 points out of a possible 100 that an applicant can score.
Dallas Police Launch Investigation into Fatal Munger Avenue Shooting
Tragedy struck late Wednesday evening on Munger Avenue, where Dallas police discovered a young man, Charles Dennis III, succumbing to gunshot wounds. According to the Dallas Police Department, officers were summoned at 10:48 pm to the 3500 block of Munger Avenue after a shooting call came in. Found outside a building, the man was quickly taken to a local hospital by Dallas Fire-Rescue but tragically did not survive.
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