Dallas Local News
Most recent breaking news about Dallas and the Dallas County area including crime news, politics, community news and events
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H-E-B in Dallas and North Texas area: Expected openings, store locations and everything you should know
Dallas, Texas – In an ambitious expansion drive, H-E-B, one of the country’s most extensive privately-owned grocery chains, has marked a frenetic period of activity over the past year within the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area. The company shows no signs of decelerating this fast-paced growth as it continues…
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Top Airbnb management companies in Dallas
Dallas, Texas – Passive income. Yeah. That’s what all successful and experienced businessmen refer to when it comes to building wealth. And they are right. Making money while you sleep is very important in the long run in the process of building wealth. For starters, renting seems to be…
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Funding Breakthrough: Regional Transportation Council resolves dispute, supports Silver Line project with $5.3 million
In a pivotal move to resolve the longstanding feud between Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and the City of Dallas concerning the disbursement of surplus sales tax revenue, the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) sanctioned $5.3 million at its gathering on July 13. This financial approval is set to bolster…
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Extreme heat in Dallas forced DART to reduce light rail speed to prevent equipment damage
Dallas, Texas – Amid escalating temperatures, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has announced a temporary reduction in the velocity of its light rail service, effective since last Thursday. North Texas residents will notice certain Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) vehicles driving slightly differently because of the extreme heat…
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Dallas City Plan Commission’s rejection sparks debate over housing development in Joppa Community
Dallas, Texas – The Dallas City Plan Commission recently dismissed a proposal put forth by Habitat for Humanity, intending to erect 30 houses within the historical Joppa district. The proposed construction site was previously utilized as an athletic field for the Melissa Pierce School. City of Dallas dismissed the…
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The City of Dallas is seeking 100 volunteers to place a monitoring device on their cars for urban heat island mapping
Dallas, Texas – In an innovative initiative aimed at reducing the deleterious effects of escalating urban temperatures, the city of Dallas has for the first time joined forces with a federal government initiative to create a comprehensive urban heat island map. This collaboration seeks to empower the city with…
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Gourmet doughnut paradise: Voodoo Doughnut announces opening in Dallas’ Lower Greenville, to hire 75 employees
Dallas, Texas — North Texas is about to get a taste of the sublime, courtesy of “America’s Greatest Doughnut,” Voodoo Doughnut. The pioneers of the gourmet doughnut trend have declared their 20th store will take root in Dallas’ Lower Greenville district. This marks their eighth outpost in the illustrious…
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Health authorities sound alarm: Dallas registers first human West Nile Virus case of the year
Dallas, Texas – The Dallas County Health and Human Services Department (DCHHS) solemnly confirmed Monday’s unsettling development — the season’s inaugural human case of West Nile virus (WNV) — giving a stern reminder of the seasonal affliction’s potential hazards. First West Nile Virus case of the year in Dallas…
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California real estate firm Hughes Marino makes Texas debut with Dallas office
Dallas, Texas – In a strategic move to fortify its geographical presence, the preeminent corporate real estate advisory firm, Hughes Marino, has inaugurated a fresh operational base in the heart of Dallas, marking its maiden foray into the state of Texas. Hughes Marino will be let by its vice…
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More than 140 scholarships to be awarded to graduating seniors in Dallas this week for Texas FFA State Convention
Dallas, Texas – Thousands of high school students have gathered this week in Dallas for the notable 95th Texas FFA State Convention. This grand annual assembly, held in the acclaimed Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, provides a comprehensive platform to reflect upon the critical role of agriculture in addressing…