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Park Cities Crime Reports July 15-21
SKULDUGGERY OF THE WEEK: BAD INTENTIONS, WORSE SKIN. A thief who may have had bad intentions and even worse skin stole 17 items from CVS on Mockingbird Lane before 11:31 a.m. on July 18, including Starface and CeraVe acne control, and La Roche-Posay lip care products. UNIVERSITY PARK. 16 Tuesday.
A Century of History Eradicated: Texas Megachurch Destroyed in Fire
The red brick walls of First Baptist Dallas Church's historic sanctuary are soot-singed and intact, but only devastation and ashes are found within. At 6:05 pm, the Dallas Fire-Rescue received a call for 1717 San Jacinto street in the heart of downtown Dallas. A second alarm was requested at 6:20 pm. The fire was contained until 7:35 pm when the roof partially collapsed and a third alarm was called. Finally, a fourth alarm was called at 8:14 pm, according to CBS5 News.
Rockwall Economic Development Corporation Announces New Xerxes Manufacturing Location
Rockwall, Texas – The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (“REDC”) has successfully recruited Xerxes® Corporation (“Xerxes”) to open a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Rockwall. Xerxes is a business unit of Toronto-based Mattr Corp. (“Mattr”) (TSX:MATR) – an engineered technologies and infrastructure solutions company serving the utility, automotive, communication, water management, energy, and transportation markets. Mattr has been in business for over 50 years, and last year rebranded from their former name Shawcor. In July 2023, the REDC and Mattr announced a new manufacturing facility in Rockwall for Flexpipe® Systems (“Flexpipe”)– another Mattr business unit that produces spoolable, flexible pipe made from thermoplastics and fiberglass for the oil and gas industry. Flexpipe celebrated the grand opening of the new Rockwall facility on June 19th.
Win Tickets to See Megadeath in Irving, Texas
Megadeath will bring its Destroy All Enemies Tour to Irving, Texas, and we're giving away tickets!. Megadeath will perform Tuesday, August 20 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. Supporting acts include Mudvayne and All That Remains. Get social with us below to win! This contest will...
The Dallas Foundation Awards $700,000 to 26 Local Organizations
DALLAS (KDAF) — The Dallas Foundation has awarded over $700,000 in grants to 26 local organizations, set to benefit thousands across Greater Dallas. The grants, averaging just over $28,000 per organization, are part of the Foundation’s Spring Grants Cycle and are supported by endowed funds tailored to match a donors’ specific interests. The funds, established by and named for their founding donors, support a diverse array of causes, including the arts, animal welfare, domestic violence, and health-related causes, and prioritize programs that address today’s urgent needs while paving the way for a brighter future for our neighbors across Greater Dallas.
MySweetOpportunity: Recovery Resource Council’s 21st Annual Power Of Prevention
According to Recovery Resource Council Board Vice-President Rosa Maria Berdeja,. “On Thursday, September 5, Recovery Resource Council will host its 21st Annual Power of Prevention breakfast fundraiser at Howell and Dragon, located at 1130 Dragon Street, Suite 120, Dallas. The event promises to be an inspiring morning dedicated to honoring and advancing prevention and recovery efforts in our community. Guest check-in begins at 7:00 a.m., followed by the breakfast program from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00a.m.
Indulge in an Exquisite Cain Vineyards Wine Dinner at Monarch
DALLAS (KDAF) — Monarch will present an exclusive dining experience featuring the celebrated Cain Vineyards Wine. With Guests of Honor Chris Howell and Katie Lazar in attendance, the winegrower and co-managers of Cain Vineyards & Winery, the dinner will take place on Tuesday, August 13, and will offer an opulent six-course meal paired with 8 hand-selected wines for $350 per person. Get your tickets here.
AT&T Provides School Supplies for Over 20,000 Students
DALLAS (KDAF) — Back to school season is approaching, and the cost of school supplies can be incredibly stressful for parents. But recently, employees from AT&T provided more than 20,000 students nationwide, including those in Dallas, with back to school essentials. In addition to the employees, nearly 400 volunteers...
Strike a Pose with the Texas Rangers World Series Trophy at Arlington's Downtown Library Event
The George W. Hawkes Downtown Library is hosting an event where you can snap a picture with the 2023 Texas Rangers World Series Trophy, a testament to the team's triumphant season last year. According to the Arlington Public Library, the event is set for Wednesday, July 24, from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Dallas Trinity loans Rockwall-native Madison White from Racing Louisville
Dallas Trinity FC has added another North Texas talent to its inaugural roster with the loan signing of Madison White from NWSL outfit Racing Louisville FC. A first-team All-American with Texas Tech, White holds the record for most clean sheets with the Red Raiders and led the team to its first Big 12 regular season title in 2023.
Irving Police Department Elevates Officers to Key Leadership Roles Amid Commitment to Excellence
The Irving Police Department has recently acknowledged a fresh wave of promotions within its ranks, celebrating the dedicated individuals stepping up to fill roles as supervisors, sergeants, and lieutenants. The promotion ceremony, held earlier this week, underscores the department's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of performance and service in the community.
LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — #14
Congratulations to Dane Acker, who won the voting to be named the #13 prospect in the LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings with a little under 20% of the vote. Because there has been a history of vote-spamming shenanigans in the rankings, I used Google Forms for the last couple of community rankings, and it worked out well, so we will use it again. You will need to include your LSB user name when you vote. If you don’t have an LSB user name, you need to use some sort of identifier. While this won’t eliminate the possibility of vote spamming, it will make it harder.
Harwood District Prepares for Sexy and Chic New Sushi Restaurant
The Harwood District has a seductive and chic new sushi spot coming to The Union next month. TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar is a venture of longtime restaurateurs and business partners John “JT” Reed and Leslie Nguyen of Daily Dose Hospitality. The brand already has two other locations — in Houston and in Irvine, California — and after being impressed by Dallas' food scene, the duo will debut a third restaurant in Big D.
Bill Lewis Debuts Zig-Zag
Irving, TX – The new Zig-Zag from Bill Lewis is designed to be tied on in front of a walking bait, mimicking an even smaller baitfish being chased and adding another layer of realism to the presentation. “The Zig-Zag is a new take on an old, proven design,” says...
Community-focused Celina Veterinary Hospital set to open
Blair and Josh Platt, a husband-and-wife team of veterinarians, plan to open Celina Veterinary Hospital in early August. Josh always wanted to be a business owner, and now he can start a business from scratch, instilling values of collaboration and community into something he is passionate about.
McKinney intern dives into Parks and Rec marketing
As McKinney celebrates Parks and Recreation Month, the city shines a spotlight on one of its rising stars. Jaden Dawes, a parks and marketing intern, brings his competitive swimming background to his role in the Parks and Recreation Department. In this week's community profile, Dawes shares insights into his work, experiences and aspirations, offering a glimpse into the next generation of parks and recreation professionals.
Best Of Unsaddled: Men's Golf Alums
ARLINGTON --- This week's episode of Unsaddled features former UTA men's golf student-athletes Caleb Hicks and Tanner Gore. For up-to-date news, photos and videos, follow UTA Athletics online at UTAMavs.com or via several social media accounts on X @UTAMavs, Instagram @UTAMavs and Facebook /UTAMavs.
Minor league update for 7/21/24
For Down East, Jose Gonzalez struck out five in four shutout innings. Kai Wynyard allowed a run in an inning, walking three and striking out one. Kolton Curtis allowed a solo home run and a walk in an inning of work. Chandler Pollard had a hit, a walk and a...
All in on Knox: Big-name investors have big plans for luxury hot spot
DALLAS — this story and more North Texas business news from our partners at the Dallas Business Journal. At the convergence of the affluent enclave of Highland Park and the vibrant Uptown neighborhood is a small but popular district tapping into both those worlds. It's now largely controlled by...
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