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1 year after Hamas attack, North Texas leaders address rise in antisemitism, personal attacks
NORTH TEXAS — On Monday, Jewish residents across North Texas are marking one year since Hamas' brutal Oct. 7 terrorist attacks."It was stunning. Just stunning because never had a sense that this could happen in Israel," said Rabbi Ari Sunshine, one of the Senior Rabbis at the Congregation Shearith Israel in Dallas.Sunshine said he vividly remembers the somber day of the attack last year. One year later, he said he's shocked by the antisemitic acts he has seen in North Texas"It's very tremendously unsettling to think that in a place where we of felt very safe and accepted and welcome, now that's...
Cause of Fire At Historic Texas Church Remains A Mystery
Back in July a historic church caught on fire in Dallas, and now we are learning that it may forever remain a mystery. The fire that destroyed the historic sanctuary at First Baptist Church in Downtown Dallas occurred on July 19. The fire was a huge, four-alarm fire that gutted the old, historic sanctuary, but fire fighters were able to save the rest of the building. Since the fire, an investigation and clean-up effort have been on-going. Church officials want to preserve as much of the old sanctuary as possible.
Dispute surrounding Rowlett church, the city's only early voting location, could go to court
ROWLETT, Texas — Dallas County Commissioners have a decision to make about whether to keep Freedom Place Church in Rowlett as a polling location or not. There is a back-and-forth brewing between the church and the city that, coincidentally, are across the street from each other. Dallas County decided to use Freedom Place Church as a polling location for the upcoming November elections.
Dallas council member to honor groups for e-bike donations
DALLAS, Texas - Council Member Omar Narvaez of District 6 will recognize several community groups for their donation of 18 electric bikes to the Dallas Police Department. This event marks the first time the department will utilize e-bikes, enhancing community engagement efforts. READ>>> North Texas News The recognition ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Dallas City Hall Council Chambers. Representatives from the Dallas Police Department and the National Latino Law Enforcement Organization (NLLEO) will join Narvaez to honor Advocates for Community Transformation (ACT), Brother Bills Helping Hand, Builders of Hope, Quality Sausage Company, Master Construction & Engineering, Inc., and Bike the Blue for their contributions.E-bikes, which are faster and require less energy than traditional bicycles, will be used to improve face-to-face interactions between law enforcement and residents, fostering stronger community relationships. "This donation of e-bikes strengthens the bonds between law enforcement, local businesses, and our community," said Council Member Omar Narvaez.The e-bikes will be on display for pictures and video during the event, according to the press release.
The SMU Mustangs just might be for real: Earn spot in Top 25 after Week 6 win
Heading into this season, no one was more of a wild card than SMU. This is because while the Mustangs finished 2023 with a phenomenal record of 11-3 (which proved without a doubt that they were head and shoulders above the rest of the AAC), all three losses were to Power Conference opposition, by multiple possessions each.
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