From Dallas City News
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2024 Asian American and Pacific Islander Month Events in Dallas
The City of Dallas is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a series of events to recognize and celebrate the culture and contributions of our AAPI community. Events: Becoming Texans, Becoming America Bath House Cultural Center 521 E. Lawther Dr., Dallas, TX 75218 Exhibition from May 4 to June 8, 2024 The Bath House Cultural Center
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Dallas Cowboys Assistant Defensive Line Coach and Dallas Park and Recreation Announce Partnership to Tackle Mental Health Myths and Stigmas in Communities of Color
Dallas Cowboys Assistant Defensive Line Coach Greg Ellis and the Dallas Park and Recreation Department are teaming up to advocate for and support mental health awareness in Dallas communities, particularly those of color. Highlighting the partnership is a FREE Wellness Summit on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Singing Hills Recreation Center, 6805 Patrol Way, Dallas, Texas 75241. Getting My Help Mental Wellness Walk and Fair hosted by influencer and media personality Lady Jade will feature an...
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City of Dallas Small Business Center Launches Inaugural Mentor Protégé Program
The City of Dallas Small Business Center, a trailblazer in community support, proudly announces the launch of its inaugural 2024 Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) on May 2,2024. The program aims to stimulate the growth of local Minority and Women-Owned Businesses (M/WBE) by nurturing partnerships and increasing the overall success of small businesses in Dallas, TX. MPP facilities one-on-one mentoring
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All Neighbors Coalition Announces Third Year of Reductions in Homelessness in Dallas, Collin counties; More Than 10,100 Individuals Housed Since 2021 System Transformation
April 30, 2024 DALLAS – The City of Dallas is proud to announce a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to combat homelessness within Dallas and Collin Counties. This year marks the third consecutive year of reductions in homelessness, achieving the lowest total number of individuals experiencing homelessness in nearly a decade. The latest January Point-in-Time count revealed that on any given night,
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City of Dallas celebrates the 2nd annual Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration with AT&T Performing Arts Center
The Dallas Police Department Office of Community Affairs is proud to collaborate once again with the AT&T Performing Arts Center for the second annual AAPI Celebration to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Residents and visitors are invited to join the festivities as we kick off AAPI Heritage Month with a vibrant celebration in Sammons Park. The 2nd Annul
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Nighttime Economic Study Reveals Dallas as a Thriving Hub After Dark
Dallas, Texas – April 29, 2024 – The Dallas nightlife scene contributed a substantial $15 billion in direct economic impact, encompassing sales from nightlife venues and additional spending by patrons. When considering induced effects, the overall indirect economic influence was $24.4 billion and sustained a workforce of 256,000 jobs. This comprehensive economic impact also translated to around $864 million in
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USACE Determination of Above Ground Historic Properties Present Within the Area of Potential Effect of the Proposed Cadillac Heights Levee
In order to identify historic properties that may be affected by undertaking, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Ft. Worth District conducted an architectural survey of the area of potential effect (APE) for the proposed construction of Cadillac Heights Levee. The USACE Ft. Worth District is soliciting comments from all parties having an interest in undertaking’s effect on historic properties. Comments support, opposing, or identify concerns with the
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Dallas City Council approves 15-year use agreement for WNBA Dallas Wings to play in Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Memorial Arena
Dallas City Council on Wednesday approved a 15-year, $19-million use agreement for WNBA’s Dallas Wings to play in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Memorial Auditorium. The historic auditorium will be upgraded as part of the larger redevelopment and expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and surrounding area. The Wings’ move to downtown Dallas from Arlington was
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City of Dallas Hosts the City Manager’s Boards and Commissions Luncheon
Event lineup included Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins, Honorable Zarin D. Gracey, City Manager T.C. Broadnax, and Deputy City Manager Kim Bizor Tolbert The City of Dallas celebrated National Volunteer Month by hosting the City Manager’s Boards and Commissions Luncheon, on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Appointed City of Dallas Board and Commission members were invited to attend this celebratory event that thanked these special volunteers for
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EPA announces new regulations for Public Water Systems
On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a rule setting enforceable maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in drinking water for five per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. The EPA concluded that there is no level of exposure for two of the compounds, PFOS and PFOA, without risk of harm to human health. The EPA set