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Greg Abbott announces over $95 million in housing tax credits across Texas
TEMPLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded more than $95 million in housing tax credits to help "finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state," Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday, July 25.
Saharan dust is returning to North Texas: Here's when to expect hazy skies
DALLAS — If you noticed hazy skies in North Texas this weekend and early next week, there's a reason why. The Saharan dust returns starting Friday. The dust is very typical this time of the year, as strong storms over the Saharan Desert haul dust into the atmosphere and that dust gets picked up by the trade winds.
San Antonio to host three-day conference aimed at transportation, technology sectors
SAN ANTONIO – Mobility leaders and advocates from across Texas will descend on San Antonio for a conference geared toward transportation and technology innovations. The 2024 Texas Innovation Invitational runs from July 29 to 31 in San Antonio. Multiple San Antonio and Bexar County partners, as well as transit...
Newly Constructed Ramp Set to Open for I-20 and US 287 in Arlington's $2.1 Billion Southeast Connector Project
The Texas Department of Transportation's monumental Southeast Connector Project continues to evolve with the pending opening of a new interchange ramp. This ramp, which connects I-20 westbound to US 287 southbound, is scheduled to welcome travelers starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, July 29. The project, with an estimated $2.1 billion budget, aims to overhaul approximately 11 miles of I-20, I-820, and US 287 by 2027, as reported by the City of Arlington.
5 shot and officer injured outside of Dallas gas station, police searching for 3 suspects
DALLAS — Dallas Police say they're searching for three men in connection to Saturday morning's shooting which left five people injured outside of a Texaco gas station in southern Dallas. Police told WFAA the victims are still in the hospital. The Dallas Police Department (DPD) said officers responded at...
Watch Wild Futuristic ATV Gang Take Over Dallas Highway
Thrilling Chaos: Futuristic ATV Gang Takes Over Dallas Highway in Daring Display. Drivers in Dallas, Texas were treated to what looks like a cyberpunk Mad Max convoy scene straight out of the movies. Keep scrolling to watch the clip posted on Twitter today. Adrenaline-Pumping Experience. In the video below, we...
North Texas universities, community colleges look to simplify transfer process
DALLAS - A group of North Texas universities has launched a new program aimed to make it easier for students to transfer. With college costs sky-high, more students are starting at two-year institutions before transferring. "It's definitely a financial consideration. I think that's why I chose this college specifically," said...
The Last Word: Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins on the UniverSoul Circus Returning to Dallas
“I’m a kid at heart. I’d rather be at a circus than a council meeting!”. .…while waiting for a preview of the UniverSoul Circus at City Hall Wednesday, via NBC 5 DFW. UniverSoul Circus has returned to Dallas, bringing its international, multicultural “hip hop under the big...
Dallas Parks and Recreation considering closing community pools to help cut budget
The Glendale swimming pool opened Thursday at noon. There wasn't a line waiting to get but people who live in the community say the pool is important to them. "I was here when they originally put the pool here," Glendale neighbor Kenneth Blair said. He said losing it would be...
Littlefield joins Cushman & Wakefield’s Valuation & Advisory practice
Cushman & Wakefield announced today that the real estate services firm has hired. Hayden D. Littlefield as an Executive Director for the firm’s Valuation & Advisory practice in the South Central region. Based out of the firm’s Dallas office, Littlefield brings a wealth of experience in commercial and special.
FOX 4 adding more live local newscasts
DALLAS - Starting Monday, July 29, FOX 4 will broadcast more live local news during the work week. The new shows include a full hour of news at 4 p.m. with anchors Heather Hays and Hanna Battah. They will be joined by meteorologist Ali Turiano. Steve Eagar and Heather Hays...
A North America First: Dallas-Based Frontier Demonstrates 100G Broadband Network Speeds
Some things are better faster—like sports cars, dentist visits, and especially home broadband speeds. This week, Dallas-based Frontier Communications announced it had raised the bar for the latter by becoming the first company in North America to demonstrate 100G broadband network speeds. Frontier—which relocated its HQ to Dallas last...
35th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo rides into Fair Park Coliseum on Saturday
The Texas Black Invitational Rodeo features African American cowboys and cowgirls competing for cash prizes in events like bull riding, calf and steer roping, barrel racing, and more. For longtime rodeo announcer, Kevin Woodson, the rodeo is still a thrill. "Rodeo is you and that animal," Woodson said. "I used...
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