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Dallas Unveils SMART Summer Campaign Filled with Educational and Enrichment Activities for All Ages
The City of Dallas is bustling with energy as it rolls out several community-engaging events and initiatives designed to enhance the lives of its citizens during the summer months. In a communications release from the City of Dallas, details of the Dallas SMART Summer program were revealed, emphasizing the numerous educational and enriching programs offered by the Dallas Public Libraries (DPL). The Dallas SMART Summer campaign is highlighted by a series of events including the "Summer of Safety" program, offering free lunch for kids and a wide array of activities designed for children and teenagers – from a robotics program to culture-rich events such as a Rap Poetry Workshop and a K-Pop Extravaganza.
If you love to fish, cast your line at Frisco's Warren Sports Complex pond
A recent fish survey at Warren Sports Complex pond revealed healthy populations of Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Redear Sunfish, according to city officials. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) conducted an electrofishing survey earlier in July to assess fish populations, focusing on bass and sunfish species. Largemouth Bass emerged as the dominant sport fish, supported by Bluegill and Redear Sunfish.
KDFW Dallas Debuts New Schedule July 29
KDFW Dallas debuts a new daily lineup Monday, July 29, with 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. newscasts launching, and talent changes throughout the day. Shannon Murray and Paige Ellenberger will be the new anchor team on Good Day from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays, and Lauren Przybyl and Brandon Todd will be on 6 to 10 a.m. Judge Judge will move into the 3 p.m. weekday slot from its current 4 p.m. slot. Heather Hays and Hanna Battah anchor the debut 4 p.m. newscast on KDFW. Steve Eagar will be on at 5 p.m. and Clarice Tinsley at 6. Hays and Eagar are the anchors on the new 6:30 p.m. newscast, which KDFW said is the only local news in the market in that slot. TMZ is currently on at 6:30 p.m. and moves to 11:30 p.m. Hays and Eagar are on at 9 p.m. too, and Tinsley anchors at 10. Sports show Free 4 All, hosted by Sam Gannon and Mike Doocy, is on at 10:30 p.m. KDFW, known as Fox 4 Dallas and owned by Fox Television Stations, announced the lineup change in its morning show July 23.
John Daly Jr. survives 5-for-4 playoff, qualifies for U.S. Amateur at Hazeltine
Just one month after competing in his first professional event, John Daly II qualified to compete for the first time in the U.S. Amateur, which is set to take place next month at Hazeltine National outside Minneapolis. Daly II's two-under 68 put him in a tie for 13th at Brook...
Texas Man Killed in Alaska Waterfall Rafting Mishap
Adventure Turned Tragic: Dallas Man Dies in Alaska Waterfall Rafting Accident. Larry Erwin, 53, from Dallas, was on a remote rafting trip near Bethel, Alaska, when his inflatable raft went over a waterfall. Alaska state troopers reported that he lost control and was thrown into the water. This accident happened...
Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Celebrates 20 Years Empowering Women
The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their prestigious Women of Distinction Luncheon, honoring exceptional female leaders from accomplished high school students to influential executives. Presented by Verizon, this milestone event will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at the Hilton Anatole, under the esteemed leadership of Event Co-chairs Andrea Weber and Kim Williams. “With a commitment to enrich lives every day, Verizon is honored to join together with the North Texas community to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Women of Distinction Luncheon,” said Michelle R. Miller, senior vice president and Coastal Plains Market...
Preston Hollow Patriotically Parties for the Fourth
Neighborhood gatherings bring parades, grub, and community. Preston Hollow residents celebrated with their neighborhoods the morning of July 4 to kick off Independence Day. Residents in the Hockaday Neighborhood gathered near the Northaven Trail early to decorate bikes, cars, strollers, and dogs before parading up Strait Lane, Hallmark Drive, and Welch Road.
UT Dallas Charges Student Journalists Thousands of Dollars for Records Request
By the end of his first day, May 1, as Editor-in-Chief of The Mercury, the student newspaper at the University of Texas at Dallas, Gregorio Gutierrez had a list of questions. When he submitted them to university officials under the Texas Public Information Act (PIA), he was told the answers would cost $8,000.
Dallas Plan Commissioner Refutes He’s ‘Closing District 4’ to New Housing
District 4 Dallas Plan Commissioner Tom Forsyth came in like a wrecking ball in February, determined to make good on a promise to Councilwoman Carolyn King Arnold and her constituents that he’ll protect single-family neighborhoods. Actually, Forsyth came in more like the guy who stands in front of the...
What Students From Rural Communities Think College Leaders Should Know
During her first semester at Southern Methodist University, Savannah Hunsucker went on a retreat with the other students enrolled in her leadership scholars program. The event took them away from the Dallas campus and into the Texas countryside. “I remember everybody looking up and being surprised to see stars in...
Eataly’s Market is Turning Into an Adult Playground
DALLAS (KDAF) — Celebrate the end of summer by saying “arrivederci” at Eataly After Hours on Aug. 2 from 8 p.m. – midnight. For someone who may be curious what Eataly’s Italian market will look like if the entire store is turned into an adult playground, then attending the “Eataly After Hours,” will answer this thought.
Oak Lawn residents battle mail theft, homeless encampments: "I can't trust the mail anymore"
DALLAS – Ryan Aiken says mail theft is so bad in his neighborhood that he has important items sent to his office."I can't trust the mail anymore. It's insane," Aiken said. "I've lived all over the United States, and I've never lived in a place where I can't trust that mail will be delivered to me."Tuesday morning, it was back to the future for Aiken, who had been out of town for a month. Someone raided mailboxes at N. Hall and Throckmorton streets. Aiken thought he was safe after pausing his mail for a month."I went to the post office this...
Several stolen cars found at Northwest Dallas residence, police say
Dallas detectives uncovered a northwest Dallas property with several stolen vehicles. People living along the 2100 block of Mail Avenue said they never suspected a thing. A woman named Destiny told NBC 5 her car was stolen in Dallas. She chose not to share her last name or show her face for fear of the thieves responsible.
New HR director brings 25 years of experience to Allen
The city of Allen has hired Chereé Bontrager as its new director of human resources, effective Aug. 5. Bontrager brings more than 25 years of experience in human resources, including over two decades with North Texas municipalities. She currently serves as human resources director for the city of University Park.
Rosewood Property Breaks Ground on New Heritage Creekside Multifamily Development The Buckley in Plano Texas
Rosewood Property Company and equity partner MetLife Investment Management launch development on their second multifamily property at the mixed-use Heritage Creekside development. The 338-apartment home The Buckley is on 4.8 acres near Custer Road and President George Bush Turnpike (SH 190). “We are thrilled to move forward on The Buckley...
Youth team, Track Dynamite, sends 34 athletes to the Junior Olympics but needs help getting there
MESQUITE, Texas — Anyone who knows Coach Shelby Rossum would tell you he is tough. But beneath his sternness, he has a soft spot for his team, Track Dynamite. Rossum has coached the team since 2007. The team has produced more than 300 All-American Honors and more than 50 Junior Olympic champions such as Nayia Morgan and Kendrick Smallwood.
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