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Dallas-Based Yooz Announces 2 C‑Suite Appointments
Dallas-based software company Yooz, a provider of AP automation and payment solutions, has appointed John Gronen as chief financial officer, and Jay Deubler as chief revenue officer. The company said these strategic hires reinforce its ongoing momentum, integrating new leadership and diverse experience to further the company’s growth. Gronen...
Tarrant County cuts ties with youth justice program over perceived political stances
Tarrant County won’t renew its contract with a youth justice nonprofit because of concerns over initiatives the program mentions on its website. The county’s juvenile board voted Wednesday not to renew its contract with Youth Advocate Programs, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram first reported. Tarrant County has partnered with the local branch of the Pennsylvania-based, nonpartisan nonprofit since 1992.
A&M-Commerce Faculty’s Research on Texas Districts of Innovation Posted on Brown University’s EdWorkingPapers Website
Dr. Kathryn Dixon, associate professor and assistant dean for the College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M-Commerce, and Dr. Sarah Guthery with the University of Oklahoma have researched the first iteration of Texas Districts of Innovation (DOI). DOIs allow school districts to hire uncertified or under-certified teachers in certain high-need areas.
Maryland-based Bethesda Game Studios employees vote to unionize
BETHESDA, Md. (DC News Now) — Employees at Bethesda Game Studios – the company behind award-winning games such as “Skyrim” and the “Fallout” series – voted to unionize, joining the Communications Workers of America (CWA), The workers, consisting of 241 developers, signed a union authorization card or indicated they wanted union representation, according to CWA. […]
JD Sports, Dickies Headed to Grand Prairie Premium Outlets
GRAND PRAIRIE (KDAF) — Grand Prairie Premium Outlets has announced that JD Sports and Dickies will soon join its collection of dynamic retailers. JD Sports, a sportswear and sneakers retailer, combines brands such as Nike, Adidas, Jordan, Champion, Vans, and The North Face with strong own brand labels such as Pink Soda Sport and Supply & Demand. It will be opening at the outlets in September of 2024 in suite 900.
Gymnast Livvy Dunne Marries Mesh Trend With Crystal Embellishments in Body-con Dress With Paul Skenes for MLB 2024 All-Star Red Carpet Show
Livvy Dunne‘s dress sparkled at the MLB 2024 Red Carpet Show. The American artistic gymnast and influencer attended the event with her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes, on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. Princess Charlene Gets Fired Up for Olympic Torch Exhibit in Red Elie Saab Jumpsuit With Prince Albert II of Monaco Dunne wore a mesh dress with crystal embellishments throughout and a beige lining offering extra coverage. The dress featured a body-con silhouette with spaghetti straps. Dunne completed her look with shiny silver sandals and kept her accessories minimalistic, wearing a gold pendant necklace and a dainty bracelet. The Sports...
Duncanville's FY 2024-2025 Fiscal Plans: Steady Sales Tax, Rising Property Tax, and Strategic Community Investments
Duncanville's financial blueprint for the fiscal year 2024-2025 was laid out, revealing no anticipated increase in sales tax revenue. Sales tax, a critical revenue stream for the General Fund and second in magnitude only to property taxes, stays static in the proposed budget, reflecting a decline in the contributions from retail trade segments like grocery stores; a sign of our times as the digital marketplace solidifies its grasp, usurping the once-dominant brick and mortar establishments. On the flip side, property taxes are looking up, with preliminary taxable values climbing to a substantial 14.22% over the preliminary 2023 figures, according to the City of Duncanville.
Theft of property, criminal trespass in this week's crime log
This is a crime wrap-up from July 9 to 15. On July 9, officers investigated a fire alarm pull station that had been pulled erroneously, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email. False alarm or report at an institution of higher education is a state jail felony, punishable...
Jackpots Baby! Texas Lottery Players Win Millions This Past Week
Over the past week, quite of few Texans have won big prizes playing Texas Lottery games. A total of 8 stores in Texas sold tickets or cards that paid out $250,000 or better. Here are the details for those big payouts. Texas Two Step. The winning numbers for the July...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State In Nation For Pests
There are many animals in the state of Texas. With so much surface area covered by the state, you're bound to see one animal you've never seen before. I mean, some of us have seen a fox run past us in Texas right?. Not all animals are friendly to humans...
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