Community
Supporting the Dallas County metro area community and news about donation events and community news beneficial to Dallas residents
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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…
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Dallas entrepreneur donates $3 million to UNT Frisco to empowering student success
Frisco, Texas – In a magnanimous act reflective of their longstanding commitment to education and community enrichment, Dallas-based business magnate Satish Gupta, the founder, president, and CEO of SB International Inc., along with his wife Yasmin, an alumna of the University of Dallas, have pledged a substantial $3 million endowment…
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City orders closure, but hope prevails and Dallas’ “The People’s Fridge” is now operational again
Dallas, Texas – The widely renowned Oak Cliff bookstore has reinitiated operations of its community fridge, known colloquially as “The People’s Fridge,” after initially being ordered to cease operations by the City of Dallas on the 10th of July. The City of Dallas told Pan-African Connection’s owner to immediately stop…
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‘Summer of Safety’ initiative: City of Dallas is giving away up to 10,000 all-access passes for free to teenagers
Dallas, Texas – In a proactive endeavor to ensure the safety and engagement of teenagers during the sun-soaked, potentially troublesome summer months, Dallas city officials are ardently encouraging families to participate in their innovative summer program. A unique initiative, it proposes to distribute up to 10,000 all-encompassing admission passes, granting…