Texas

The City of Dallas launches a new cross-department effort to clean up litter.The City of Dallas has formed a multi-departmental collaboration, spearheaded by Dallas Water Utilities (DWU), Code Compliance, Park and Recreation, Office of…
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The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year. Solstice, which means “sun standing still,” occurs when the sun reaches the point furthest from the Earth’s equator. In the summer, that point is known as the Tropic of Cancer and is…
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Dallas's Mayor and City Councilmembers celebrated the 2024 Pride in Excellence Awards Reception on Wednesday, June 5, in honor of Pride Month. The event, which featured speeches from State Representative HD 100 Venton Jones, Council Member…
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Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, has lived a life we should all aspire to. Learn more about Lee’s accomplishments and honors. In 2016, at age 89, Opal Lee began walking 2.5 miles every day. Her walks symbolized the two-and-a-half…
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Following ongoing severe storms that bring high winds, hail, and flooding, the Dallas government has highlighted the importance of proper tree care.Damage to trees, such as broken or dangling limbs and leaf loss, is common after such…
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Dallas Animal Services (DAS) has launched a brand-new, creative initiative — the Doggie Daycation program — as part of the BeDallas90 campaign. The program aims to encourage members of the public to engage with adoptable dogs by taking them…
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If you ask us, summer is for soccer (sorry, America’s favorite pastime!), which can only mean one thing: It’s time to roll out the red carpet and welcome 2024’s Major League Soccer starters in Dallas. FC Dallas put our Texas city on the…
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You've already been watching them climb to the top of the NHL rankings, but how much do you really know about your favorite Dallas Stars players?Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin, and Matt Duchene are not just exceptional hockey players but also…
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Everything is bigger in Texas, including the bank accounts — at least for the more than 70 billionaires living in the Lone Star State.  From famous faces like Elon Musk (by far the richest Texas resident) and Mark Cuban to IT experts and…
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Texas is massive, so perhaps it’s not surprising that it’s full of mystical, intriguing places. From haunted hospitals to spooky bridges, there’s mystery to be found all across the Lone Star State.  While there are logical reasons for…
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