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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.
'Young Man's Dinner' at Dallas restaurant serves as mentorship program
DALLAS — If there is a recipe for success, Dallas restaurateur Bob Sambol hopes it is one he can share again and again with Dallas youth who might otherwise think their own prosperity is as out of reach as a proverbial silver spoon. That's why, along with Mark Jones...
The KXT Local Show: Alex Irish, Rafa, Sheprador
Thursday was a surprisingly tame summer day in North Texas. (Yes, it was still 92 degrees; yes, you have to skew for Texas standards.) But we made up for it with a lot of new heat this week. Dallas indie-folk/Americana duo The Half Guided Hearts is back with its first...
156/Silence Reveal "Better Written Villain" [Single Review]
The Pittsburgh-based band 156/Silence is at it again with their new single: "Better Written Villain". This new release might arguably be the best thing 156/Silence has ever released. Following similar vibes to "Unreasonable Doubt", which was released in April of this year, and sounding similar to Varials (hailing from Philadelphia so it must be something in that Pennsylvania water), the track is a certified banger from start to finish.
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.
Singer Sudie Returns to Dallas To Debut Her First Full-Length Album
LadyLove, the popular bar in Bishop Arts (it made our Top 100 Bars list on Wednesday) was packed for the debut of former Dallasite Sudie’s new album, Doldrum’s End. The bar was packed, and it was clear who the star of the night was. This album was recorded...
Ransomware Has Outsized Impact on Gas, Energy & Utility Firms
When ransomware targeted the city of Dallas, Texas last year, it took down city services, the municipal water utility's ability to bill and read meters, and emergency services. The city required more than a month to bring all its systems back online. Dallas is not alone. In 2023, two-thirds of...
Below-average temperatures Friday before rain chances this weekend
Below-average temperatures and above-average precipitation, those are our weather stories over the next 7 days! It’s a quiet morning across North Texas as temperatures have fallen into the 70s with a few clouds overhead.
Message to Black consumers in the wake of major procedural changes looming in real estate transactions
(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – In the near future, the home buying process will undergo significant change, particularly in the dynamics between homebuyers, sellers and the real estate agents facilitating the transactions. These changes, stemming from a potential court case settlement, will redefine how home sellers compensate agents for the buyers of their home. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers wants to assure Black families and individuals that our realtists, who often represent buyers, will continue to offer exceptional advice and service. These changes could potentially affect the affordability and accessibility of homeownership for Black families, and NAREB is committed to mitigating these impacts.
Scream It From the Rooftops: July Could Be Done WithTriple-Digit Temperatures
You’ve likely already felt the effects of the cold front that blew through the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Wednesday, and we’re here to break even better news. While we won’t go as far as to say it’s cool out, these less-hot temperatures should be sticking around through the end of July.
Is your flight impacted? Latest updates from DFW Airport after Microsoft tech issues
DALLAS — The widespread Microsoft tech disruptions caused impacts at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport early Friday morning, as hundreds of travelers navigated problems at check-in, uncertain flight statuses and crowded airport concourses. The issues were appearing to get back on track by around 5:30 a.m. American Airlines officials shortly...
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...
Alyssa Lang will guest host KSR’s Friday morning show
Just off a long week at SEC Media Days, Alyssa Lang will be KSR’s special guest host for Friday morning’s show. When most people would take the day off to rest up, Alyssa agreed to fill in for Matt Jones for a morning to talk with the rest of the KSR crew. I suspect her […] The post Alyssa Lang will guest host KSR’s Friday morning show appeared first on On3.
The best images from Auburn's time at SEC Media Days
The second season of the Hugh Freeze era officially began Thursday as the Tigers’ head man, along with quarterback Payton Thorne, linebacker Eugene Asante, and defensive lineman Keldric Faulk, took the stage at SEC Media Days in Dallas, Texas. Freeze spoke on many topics while in Texas, one of...
Masked burglars target Hispanic-owned North Texas businesses
DALLAS - Grand Prairie police are looking for a group of thieves who broke into a small business and stole tens of thousands of dollars. Surveillance video inside a Grand Prairie restaurant shows the group in hoodies and masks removing a safe from the back office. While FOX 4 was...
The Dallas Cowboys Will Trade Dak Prescott to the Los Angeles Rams
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Dak Prescott becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded, it will be to the Los Angeles Rams. With a contract...
Jury selection begins in Texarkana for paternity trial involving owner of Dallas Cowboys
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - Jury selection is underway at the federal courthouse in Texarkana for a trial involving Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones. Jones is countersuing Alexandra and Cynthia Davis for reportedly breaching a contract that was agreed upon over 20 years ago. That contract stated Alexandra and Cynthia agreed to the following:
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