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Dallas developer plans to purchase and redevelop the historically notable Cabana Hotel into budget-friendly apartments
Dallas, Texas – Local developer Zachary Krochtengel has revealed plans to purchase and redevelop the historically notable Cabana Hotel into budget-friendly apartments. This news follows his recent bid to construct a mixed-income housing project, Cypress Creek at Forest Lane, in the Lake Highlands area. Despite encountering resistance due to…
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Non-profit feeding Dallas ISD students robbed of copper and equipment by thieves.
Thousands of meals intended for students in the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) were stolen last weekend, leaving the non-profit organization tasked with providing them scrambling and considering significant changes. Hunger Busters, which prepares meals for DISD students who rely on the organization to keep them from going hungry,…
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Ex-SMU student charged with threatening university staff
Dallas – A former graduate student of Southern Methodist University (SMU) has been arrested and charged with making what university authorities have deemed “serious, credible threats” to staff members. Brian Jackel, a 39-year-old former engineering student, was taken into custody at his residence in Duncanville by SMU police officers,…
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Smart Cities Connect has awarded the city of Dallas the top honor of the 2023 Smart 50 Awards
In a remarkable accolade, the city of Dallas has been bestowed with the highest honor at the 2023 Smart 50 Awards by Smart Cities Connect. The prestigious award program acknowledges the top 50 global cities for their innovative strides and influential undertakings in smart city projects and initiatives. Among…
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Winnie the Pooh shooting book sent home to Dallas students
Dallas Independent School District (DISD) has issued an apology to concerned parents after a Winnie the Pooh-themed picture book detailing how to respond during an active shooter situation was sent home with young students without adequate warning or explanation. https://t.co/rMFuh1moRw – Dallas Metro News#DallasMetroNews Dallas ISD had to issue…
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After nearly three decades, the Grapevine Bar will move from Maple Avenue to Dallas’ Medical District this summer
Dallas, Texas – An enduring emblem of the Oak Lawn district, the revered Grapevine Bar, is poised for a significant transition. After faithfully serving its loyal patrons on Maple Avenue for nearly three decades, this cherished watering hole is set to relocate to Dallas’ esteemed Medical District this forthcoming…
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Dallas City Council gives TxDOT green light and $1 billion for “hybrid trench” plan to reconfigure I-345
Dallas, Texas – In an unequivocal 14-0 verdict, the Dallas City Council has green-lighted a $1 billion transportation overhaul proposed by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), commonly referred to as the “hybrid trench” blueprint. This grand project targets the reshaping of I-345, an expansive elevated highway that currently…
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Discrimination complaints prompt several open federal civil rights investigations in Frisco ISD
In a significant development, multiple federal civil rights investigations are currently probing the Frisco Independent School District, following substantial allegations of pervasive discrimination. The inquiries, as declared by the U.S. Department of Education, span charges of disparate treatment in the context of disability, gender, race, and age. These…
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North Texas’ very first gardening supply company, Marshall Grain Co., is moving to a new, as yet undisclosed, location
Fort Worth, Texas – A milestone transition is afoot in North Texas’s gardening industry. Marshall Grain Co., a 76-year-old stalwart and one of the pioneers of gardening supply companies, is preparing for a major move. This notable entity, known for its dedication to organic gardening and pet supplies, is…
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Chicago-based hot dog restaurant chain is working on new locations in north Fort Worth and Arlington
DALLAS, Texas — The renowned Chicago-based hot dog restaurant franchise, Portillo’s, is primed to extend its culinary territory further across North Texas, with the precise locations now coming to light. The company is assiduously laying plans for new branches in north Fort Worth, Arlington, and Allen, as corroborated by…