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Road Closure Alert: Mesquite's Lawson Road Set for Railroad Maintenance on July 24 and 30
Mesquite residents and commuters must prepare to adjust their travel plans as railroad maintenance is set to temporarily close a section of Lawson Road near the railroad crossing at Scyene Road. The closures, scheduled to occur shortly after 7 p.m. tomorrow and recommencing at 9 a.m. on July 30, are part of Union Pacific's efforts to ensure continued safety and smooth operation along its tracks. During this time, the company plans to replace worn railroad ties, and crossing boards, and to pave over the affected areas.
Republican former state Rep. Jim Pitts has died at 77
DALLAS — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. You can read the original article here. Former state Rep. Jim Pitts, a Waxahachie Republican who served as chief budget writer for the Texas House for close to a decade, died shortly before midnight on Saturday. He was 77.
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.
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.
Architecture firm opens Fort Worth office as projects grow
Merriman Anderson Architects, a Dallas-based architecture and design firm, has opened an office in Fort Worth to better support the growing number of projects it has in the area. “With our marquee set of existing clients, we are proud of our work and relationships in Fort Worth and are looking...
North Texas leaders seek funds to plan development near Trinity Railway Express stations
A lakeside promenade could one day be filled with people as they visit shops and restaurants near the Trinity Lakes train station in northeast Fort Worth. That’s the transit-related development goal for a proposed master-planned retail and residential community that would occupy about 1,600 acres just east of the crossroads of Interstate 820 and State Highway 121.
Dallas ISD debate teams train for their futures
Written by Communications Services junior associate, Chandler Flowers. Student debate competitions happen all around the world, and Dallas ISD is no exception. By partnering with Dallas Urban Debate Alliance, the district is able to create and train students to compete in competitions on the state and national levels. Debate teams...
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,”...
BURDEN EARNS FIRST-TEAM PRESEASON HONORS AS MIZZOU PICKED TO FINISH SIXTH IN SEC
Mizzou wide receiver Luther Burden III is the Tigers’ only entry on this year’s preseason all-Southeastern Conference team. The conference announced the media’s selections for preseason honors and predicted order of finish at the end of last week’s SEC Media Days in Dallas. Burden picked up first-team honors, following his breakout season last year that saw the St Louis native ninth in the nation in receiving yards with 1,212 yards, and third in the conference with 86 receptions, including nine touchdowns. Burden earned a first-team SEC selection at the end of last season and was a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award.
Jerry Jones heads to federal court to fight woman claiming to be his daughter
DALLAS - Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones returns to an eastern Texas courtroom on Tuesday to fight a decades-old paternity dispute. Jones is suing a mother-daughter duo who he claims violated a confidentiality agreement signed in the 90s. The daughter filed a lawsuit to establish paternity, and Jones believes that...
Historic First Baptist Dallas Church ravaged by fire, services held in convention center
DALLAS - A fire all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, sending smoke billowing over the city but causing no deaths or injuries, Dallas firefighters said. The fire in the Texas Historic Landmark, a Victorian-style red brick church built in 1890, was reported about 6:30 p.m....
Post-SEC Media Days storylines with play-by-play voice Tom Hart
ESPN and SEC Network play-by-play man Tom Hart did not make the trip to Dallas for SEC Media Days, but he still has plenty of thoughts on the emerging storylines. Hart joined TexAgs Radio on Tuesday to look back on SECMD24 as the season is getting closer and closer. To...
Will Dallas voters approve marijuana reform, or will the idea go up in smoke?
A petition to add a marijuana reform to Dallas' city charter has been certified by the City Secretary. Now, Dallas voters will have the final say. The petition was started by a group called Ground Game Texas. The organization works to “advance social justice while strengthening” democracy, according to its website. Ground Game Texas calls the charter amendment proposal the “Dallas Freedom Act.”
You Don’t Have to Leave Dallas to Celebrate the Olympics in True French Fashion
With just days until the opening ceremonies, Olympic fever is in high gear. Can’t make it to Paris? No problem. Here’s how to celebrate the games right here in Dallas — no plane ticket required. Get the party started at Harwood District’s Olympics Bar Crawl. This...
Schultz Qualifies for 124th U.S. Amateur
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State senior Cooper Schultz recorded a round of 3-under par 67 to qualify for the 124th U.S. Amateur during sectional qualifying on Monday at Brook Hollow Golf Club in Dallas, Texas. Schultz, who tied for sixth place at the sectional qualifier that saw 16 players...
Dallas Animal Services and Operation Kindness to Offer Free Spay/Neuter Services for Community Cats
DALLAS, Texas — Dallas Animal Services and Operation Kindness are teaming up to provide free spay/neuter services for un-owned community cats to Dallas residents. On Friday, July 26, Operation Kindness will accept 50 cats for spay/neuter surgery at their new Lifesaving Partnerships Hub at 1771 Terre Colony Ct, Dallas, Texas, 75212. A map of the location and line flow is available at BeDallas90.org.
Runway at Dallas Love Field to Close for Safety Improvements
DALLAS, Texas — Dallas Love Field Airport will close Runway 13L/31R for essential safety improvements starting August 5, with the closure expected to last approximately 85 days. The project, named the Runway 13L/31R Runway Safety Area Improvements & Rehabilitation of Taxiway A, aims to address runway safety area (RSA)...
Mosquito control spraying scheduled in Dallas after West Nile Virus detection
DALLAS, Texas — Mosquito samples in Dallas have tested positive for the West Nile Virus, prompting scheduled mosquito control spraying in several areas, according to a press release from the City of Dallas. Weather permitting, the spraying will occur between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. from Tuesday, July 23rd...
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