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Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s $2 billion Silver Line project: Lane closures set to disrupt traffic
Dallas, Texas – Amid a multifaceted infrastructural evolution, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is poised to implement lane closures in conjunction with the advancement of its Silver Line project. Closures are planned from September 25 to end of October 2023 As per an official communication dispatched from the agency, beginning…
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Operation Kindness Expands its paw print: New ‘Lifesaving Partnerships Hub’ coming to Dallas
Dallas, Texas – In a significant move underscoring its unwavering commitment to animal welfare, the renowned Carrollton-based nonprofit, Operation Kindness, recently divulged its impending expansion plans into the western corridors of Dallas. This revelation, made public on September 16, charts out the establishment of a ‘Lifesaving Partnerships Hub’ strategically located…
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Dallas ISD to hold “Dad’s Draft” event in support of All Pro Dad program
Dallas, Texas – In a powerful assertion of the pivotal role fathers can play in shaping the educational and socioemotional trajectories of their offspring, Thomas Garner, Partnership and Volunteer Coordinator, adamantly contends that paternal involvement can be tantamount to a superpower in childhood development. With unwavering conviction, Garner is diligently…
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Federal judge clears path for Dallas to tackle panhandling problem with new ordinance
Dallas, Texas – In a recent legal decision, a U.S. Federal Judge has issued a ruling that paves the way for the City of Dallas to implement a contentious ordinance designed to curtail panhandling within municipal boundaries. The law prohibits individuals from either walking or standing on the majority of…
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South Dallas Cloud Kitchen – an opportunity for Forest District community and local residents
Dallas, Texas – In the sweltering heat of a hundred-degree afternoon, an eclectic assembly of residents convened in a South Dallas parking lot, united by a sense of collective hope and purpose. Amidst the soaring temperatures, an auspicious ribbon-cutting ceremony took place, symbolizing not merely the inauguration of a new…
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Walmart takes flight in Dallas metro region, partners with Wing for high-tech drone delivery service
Dallas, Texas – In an audacious expansion of its technological frontier, Walmart has strategically allied itself with Wing, a cutting-edge drone delivery service backed by Alphabet, the parent conglomerate of Google. Walmart partnership with Wing is step forward in drone delivery in Dallas This collaboration underscores Walmart’s unwavering commitment to…
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Wells Fargo Foundation surprises Dallas nonprofits with $300k in grants
Dallas, Texas – Several nonprofit organizations hailing from the southern reaches of Dallas County found themselves the recipients of significant philanthropic grants on Tuesday. This largesse, amounting to a cumulative total of $300,000, was generously bestowed upon them by the Wells Fargo Foundation, with the objective of materially contributing to…
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NexMetro unveils plans for Anna and Cleburne further building the Dallas-Fort Worth portfolio
Dallas, Texas – In an affirmation of NexMetro Communities‘ robust expansion trend within the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area, the luxury build-for-rent firm has successfully concluded the escrow process on two pivotal sites located in Anna and Cleburne during the previous month. This crowning achievement punctuates a series of ambitious initiatives…
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Dallas Startup Week to take place in Frisco in September with more than 100 events and over 200 speakers
Frisco, Texas – In the bustling heart of Frisco, the week commencing September 10th will herald the transformation of this metropolis into a vibrant epicenter for impassioned dialogue and rigorous debate centered around the burgeoning startup industry. Dallas Startup Week is great opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors, industry professionals and students…
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Stepping up for education, Dallas schools and Soles4Souls join forces to aid homeless students
In a grand display of community collaboration, the Dallas Independent School District’s Homeless Education Program has joined forces with the charitable organization Soles4Souls to provide an influx of thousands of new athletic shoes for students grappling with homelessness. By means of their well-acclaimed 4EveryKid program, Soles4Souls is diligently working to…