Royal Ransomware, the group allegedly responsible for the ransomware attack against the City of Dallas two weeks ago, is reportedly threatening to release data obtained in the breach. The data could...
CITY OF LEWISVILLE: City of Lewisville names first Training and Equity Manager
City of Lewisville issued the following announcement on July 9 The City of Lewisville has named Tamara Miller as its first Training and Equity Manager, a position that will focus on diversity,...
CITY OF COPPELL: Council Holds Workshop to Review Special Revenue Funds
City of Coppell issued the following announcement on July 9 The Coppell City Council will hold a Budget Workshop to discuss the Water and Sewer Fund and Special Revenue Funds at 6 p.m. on Tuesday,...
TOWN OF ADDISON: Addison Hosts Commercial Broker Breakfast
Town of Addison issued the following announcement on July 2 On Wednesday, June 30, Addison staff hosted a group of 20 commercial real estate brokers for a light breakfast and an economic development...
CITY OF GARLAND: Utility Customer Service Resumes Non-Pay Disconnects
City of Garland issued the following announcement on July 6 The Public Utility Commission recently ended the statewide moratorium on all utility non-pay disconnects that has been in effect since...
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK: Stormwater Improvement Project Update – Upcoming closure of a portion of Hillcrest
City of University Park issued the following announcement on July 7 As area residents and motorists know, work is well underway on a multi-year project to upgrade the City’s stormwater system and...
CITY OF DESOTO: Dallas County Reports 319 New Positive 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases and 2 Deaths, Including 54 Probable Cases
City of DeSoto issued the following announcement on July 8 As of 2:00 pm July 7, 2021 Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting 319 additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus...
CITY OF IRVING: Vaccine access assistance for people with disabilities
City of Irving issued the following announcement on July 8 A new hotline is designed to help persons with disabilities get the COVID-19 vaccine by providing vaccine information, as well as vaccine...
CITY OF DALLAS: City to host hiring event for 911 operators
City of Dallas issued the following announcement on July 9 If you want to make a difference in the community and serve residents when they need help the most, you may be the next 911...
CITY OF CARROLLTON: Texans with Disabilities Have New Dedicated COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline
City Carrollton issued the following announcement on July 9 Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) has created a hotline for individuals who are interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The hotline is...
'We are getting closer': Dallas to rebuild Fire Station No. 19
The City of Dallas is ringing the alarm. The Dallas Fire Station No. 19 will be reconstructed after being demolished last year. With a hefty price tag of $4 million, the soon-to-be 8,400-square-foot facility is out for bid as of June 29, according to the Dallas Fire Department. “Update: We are getting closer to having […]
By Trina Thomas | Jul 9, 2021
Dallas teens get ‘opportunity to learn and grow this summer’ with Teen All-Access Pass
Dallas area teenagers will have free access to cultural and educational attractions throughout the city this summer. Mayor Eric Johnson and the Dallas Park and Recreation Department announced that...
By Trina Thomas | Jul 8, 2021
‘A crown jewel’: Dallas Arboretum named Park of the Month
The Dallas Arboretum was named the mayor's Park of the Month. The designation comes at the same time as Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson's launch of a new pass teenagers can use to enter Dallas' cultural...
By John Kelly | Jul 6, 2021
CITY OF DALLAS: City of Dallas offers free recreational, educational opportunities for teens during July
City of Dallas issued the following announcement on July 3 City of Dallas offers free recreational, educational opportunities for teens during July After a year of challenges and staying inside, the City of Dallas is offering teenagers free access to some of the city’s best attractions throughout the month of July. Announced by City leaders […]
Dallas PD Deputy Chief encourages drivers to exercise caution as road rage incidents increase
At some point every driver will blunder on the road and irritate other nearby motorists. While instances of slow driving in the fast lane, cutting off another car or waiting too long at a green light often result in little more than a honk or shaking fist from the offended driver, Dallas has seen an […]
Johnson: New collaboration to address Dallas homeless crisis will ‘help take thousands of people off our streets’
As the homeless crisis in and around Dallas continues to grow, Mayor Eric Johnson (D-Dallas) unveiled a new program to address and find real solutions to helping individuals living on the streets....
CITY OF MESQUITE: Mesquite’s June 29 health forum is on men’s health and fitness
City of Mesquite issued the following announcement on June 25 As a part of its Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the pandemic, the City of Mesquite continues the virtual Community Health Forum Series on June 29 at 7 p.m., with a focus on men’s health […]
‘Correct these issues’: Johnson looks to solve staffing shortage at Dallas 911 Call Center
Long wait times for 911 responses in Dallas are being blamed on a staffing shortage and Mayor Eric Johnson (D-Dallas) wants the problem fixed right away. Johnson has now publicly asked City Manager...
CITY OF RICHARDSON: Sugar Free Allstars Perform at RPL
City of Richardson issued the following announcement on June 26 Grammy Award-winning group, Sugar Free Allstars performed some of their favorite hits in an outdoor concert for kids and their parents today at the Richardson Public Library, the first big event at the library in more than a year. The family funk super duo blend […]
CITY OF LEWISVILLE: LLELA Activities
City of Lewisville issued the following announcement on June 25 There’s no better place than Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area to hike, fish, ponder the starry sky, enjoy a bird walk, visit a historic home site, or just find a quiet place to relax. LLELA is open daily for fishing, hiking, camping, birdwatching, kayaking/canoeing, picnicking […]
CITY OF OVILLA: Ovilla Heritage Day on September 25
City of Ovilla recently issued the following announcement. Event Name: OVILLA HERITAGE DAY Date: SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 For additional information contact Emily Starkey at the Ovilla Police Department Heritage Day Booth Application 2021 Heritage Day Parade Application 2021 Original source can be found here
