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  • The California based Ruiz Foods announced its corporate headquarters will now solely be in Frisco

    The California based Ruiz Foods announced its corporate headquarters will now solely be in Frisco

    FRISCO, Texas — The corporate landscape is poised to witness a familiar shift as a renowned Californian enterprise, Ruiz Foods, plants its roots firmly in Texan soil. This business maneuver of geographical consolidation echoes a narrative that has been on the lips of many, not once but time and…

  • Some schools in Arlington ISD to provide free breakfast and lunches for local children during the summer

    Some schools in Arlington ISD to provide free breakfast and lunches for local children during the summer

    Arlington, Texas – In a noteworthy move toward addressing food insecurity, Arlington Independent School District has taken an assertive step by aligning itself with a program designed to avail free meals to local youths throughout the summer period. In an announcement made on Monday, May 22, the district unveiled…

  • HALL Park residential tower and HALL Park Hotel have just got new leaders

    HALL Park residential tower and HALL Park Hotel have just got new leaders

    Frisco, Texas – In a significant reshuffle of key positions, the Dallas-based HALL Group has declared the assignment of seasoned hotelier, Hans Ritten, as the new General Manager for the forthcoming HALL Park Hotel. Additionally, Ashley Herrera is set to bring her expertise as the newly appointed Senior Property…

  • Three years after stopping the program due to safety concerns, Dallas is bringing back electric scooters on the streets

    Three years after stopping the program due to safety concerns, Dallas is bringing back electric scooters on the streets

    Dallas, Texas – As Dallas nears the imminent revitalization of its electric scooter and bicycle scheme, suspended almost three years ago due to safety and regulation challenges, the conundrum of the security associated with these “micromobility” contrivances persists. Armed with robustly enhanced regulations, city transport authorities assert they are…

  • DART Paratransit Vehicle Taken for Joyride; Suspect Arrested

    DART Paratransit Vehicle Taken for Joyride; Suspect Arrested

    A reckless driver who had stolen a DART paratransit van was captured by the Dallas police after crashing into several parked cars and a bicyclist before trying to flee on foot. The person who took the van was reported by DART officials to have taken it from a storage…

  • Dallas Student Gets Free Car for Perfect Attendance

    Dallas Student Gets Free Car for Perfect Attendance

    Faith Family Academy, a charter school in Dallas, collaborated with a used car dealership to present a car to a student of the school, as part of their ongoing partnership. Johanna Castillo, a sophomore student, was randomly picked amongst the five pupils with perfect attendance for the year and…

  • Texas Legislators’ Response to School Safety After Uvalde Incident: A Year Later

    Texas Legislators’ Response to School Safety After Uvalde Incident: A Year Later

    As the 88th Texas legislative session draws to a close, lawmakers are fervently advancing their bills at the State Capitol. With the anniversary of the Uvalde mass shooting looming, bills focusing on school safety have come under the spotlight. The creation of a safety and security department at the…

  • Security guard shot dead as gunman breaks into cars at Preston Center

    Security guard shot dead as gunman breaks into cars at Preston Center

    Dallas Police Launch Investigation into Deadly Shooting at Preston Center Plaza Police in Dallas have launched an investigation into a shooting incident which occurred at the Preston Center Plaza at Preston Road and Northwest Highway on a busy day. The unfortunate incident claimed the life of a security guard…

  • Free Book Fair Hosted by 12-Year-Old in North Texas

    Free Book Fair Hosted by 12-Year-Old in North Texas

    Twelve-year-old Orion Jean, a young individual known for his quest to make the world a better place, is continuing his campaign – ‘Race to Kindness’ at the T.R. Hoover Community Development Center on Bexar Street in Dallas, this Saturday, May 20th from 10 am to 1 pm. Leadership and…

  • Midlothian Man Accuses Police and Teachers of Mistreating Him and His Son at Park

    Midlothian Man Accuses Police and Teachers of Mistreating Him and His Son at Park

    Midlothian Father Accuses Police and School Teachers of Mistreatment in Park A Midlothian father, Broderick Russel, has accused police and school teachers of mistreatment during a trip to a park with his son. Russel claims that he had to start recording a video because he couldn’t believe what was…