Dallas Express Editorial Board

The Dallas Express Editorial Board consists of a diverse group of senior editors and thought leaders across our organization. Members of our Editorial Board collectively contribute towards each article to promote fair, accurate, and unbiased coverage.

Editorial Board Members

Declan Leary

Editor in Chief

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Allie Rhone

Deputy Managing Editor

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James Bennett

Managing Editor

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Charles Grand

Associate Editor

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Recent Articles

Education

DALLAS ISD: HCM leads effort to hire more Black and Latino male teachers

Dallas ISD issued the following announcement on April 19 As part of an initiative aimed at recruiting teachers who represent the students they serve, Dallas ISD will hire 20 male professionals of diverse backgrounds who will serve in high-priority campuses. In the Fall of 2021, the soon-to-be educators – 10 Black and 10 Latino men […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Apr 24, 2021

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CITY OF GRAND PRAIRE: 2020 Employee Awards of Excellence

City of Grand Praire issued the following announcement on April 22 Every day, city of Grand Prairie employees create Raving Fans by delivering World Class Service. Annually we recognize employee years of service, as well as a few outstanding examples of employees going above and beyond expectations and job descriptions, of incredible dedication regardless of […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Apr 24, 2021

Education

IRVING ISD: Fielding International Recognition

Irving ISD issued the following announcement on April 19 Nimitz High School junior Ximena Zamarron is taking her talents internationally. Earlier this month, the softball standout earned a spot on the Mexico Junior National team – an opportunity to play and learn from the best players around the world. “I am so excited,” says Zamarron, […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Apr 24, 2021

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CITY OF IRVING: SBA Disaster Assistance Loans Available for Texans Impacted by Severe Winter Storms

City of Irving issued the following announcement on April 21 The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Disaster Field Operations Center-West announced the agency has approved more than $100 million in federal disaster loans for Texas businesses and residents impacted by severe winter storms that occurred Feb. 11-21. According to the region’s Director Tanya N. Garfield, […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Apr 24, 2021

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CITY OF HUTCHINS: Boards and Commissions Recruitment Underway

City of Hutchins recently issued the following announcement. If you are looking for a way to make an impact in your community, serving on one of the many Boards and Commissions here in Hutchins is a geat way to do so! Please see the flyer and application below, or contact our City Secretary at [email protected]. […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Apr 24, 2021

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CITY OF GARLAND: Neighborhood Parking Enforcement

City of Garland issued the following announcement on April 21 The Garland City Marshal’s Office issues tickets for parking violations. You can pay your tickets online. Neighborhood parking problems are the most frequent source of resident complaints to the City. In the past, parking tickets were treated like traffic tickets – Class C misdemeanors with high […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Apr 24, 2021

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CITY OF LEWISVILLE: “Sounds of Lewisville” summer concert slate announced

City of Lewisville issued the following announcement on April 20 Several big-name acts highlight the return of Lewisville’s popular “Sounds of Lewisville” concert series, a free family favorite since 1991, at Wayne Ferguson Plaza in the heart of historic Old Town Lewisville. Concerts start at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night in June and July. Opening […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Apr 24, 2021

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TOWN OF ADDISON: Addison Fire Department Responds to Apartment Fire in Addison Circle

City of Addison issued the following announcement on April 16 On Monday, April 12 at approximately 5:41pm, the Addison Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Cortland Addison Circle apartments at 15777 Quorum Drive The fire started in the attic of this four-story, 130-unit building. Fire and Police crews worked with the property […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Apr 23, 2021

Education

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY: An Ace in Hand

Baylor College of Dentistry issued the following announcement on April 16 Dr. Lavern Holyfield, assistant dean for diversity and faculty development and clinical professor of comprehensive dentistry, was recently awarded a 2021 Accountability, Climate and Equity (ACE) Award, more specifically the Diversity Advocacy and Change Award, by the Texas A&M University Student Government Association Diversity […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Apr 23, 2021

Lifestyle

Texas ranks low on list of snobbiest states

Texas came in 36th among the 50 states in a new ranking by the career research website Zappia examining which states exhibit the highest scores on the metrics of snobbiness. Zappia rated states on their overall smugness quotient based on the following categories: share of state population with bachelor’s degrees, share of college degree holders […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Apr 22, 2021

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CITY OF CLIVE: Mayor’s Spring Clean-Up

City of Clive issued the following announcement on April 1 If the spring has sprung from your old sofa,...

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Apr 4, 2021

Flores, Shiloh Rebecca

Flores, Shiloh Rebecca June 9, 1991 - March 20, 2021 On Saturday, March 20th, 2021, Shiloh Rebecca Flores, a...

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Mar 23, 2021

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CITY OF CARROLLTON: City of Carrollton Holds Chalk Art Festival at Mary Heads Carter Park

City of Carrollton issued the following announcement March 17 Cement your fame as a chalk artist and let the...

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Mar 21, 2021

Education

DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY: DBU Honors the Legacy of Dr. King through Service and Unity Walk

Dallas Baptist University issued the following announcement on Jan. 22 Every year in January, the DBU family celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day of service and commemoration. It is a day of unity, reflection, and gratefulness as students spend the morning of MLK Day volunteering alongside others […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Feb 1, 2021

Education

DALLAS COLLEGE EL CENTRO CAMPUS: Dallas College Partners With Amazon on Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeships That Translate to In-Demand Jobs

Dallas College El Centro Campus issued the following announcement on Feb. 1 Furthering the goal of preparing graduates for “new collar” jobs, Dallas College is participating in a hands-on Amazon registered apprenticeship program designed to offer enrollees from across the nation the opportunity to learn mechatronics technology while giving them a leg up on the […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Feb 1, 2021

Education

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM: UTA Aims to build a Better Microchip

University of Texas System issued the following announcement on Jan. 29 A University of Texas at Arlington electrical engineer is investigating how to improve intermediate interconnects on increasingly complex microchips that will lead to better performance of very large-scale integration (VLSI) circuits and systems. Assistant Professor Chenyun Pan received a four-year, $230,000 grant from the […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Feb 1, 2021

Education

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY: Black History Month 2021

Texas A&M University College of Dentistry issued the following announcement on Feb. 1 Dr. Kelton Stewart, chair and graduate program director, Department of Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics, Indiana University School of Dentistry. Professional degrees: DDS, 2006; Orthodontics certificate, 2008; Master’s in health professions education, 2008. What your current role means to you and how it has been […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Feb 1, 2021

City

CITY OF RICHARSON: MLK Bookmark Contest Winners Announced

City of Richardson issued the following announcement on Jan. 29 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a champion of civil rights and the center for a bookmark contest at the Richardson Public Library. Two winners were selected, 3rd grader Hafsa Sayeed and 10th grader Aditi Amin, who drew Dr. King and featured quotes from some of his famous speeches […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Feb 1, 2021

Education

NORTH DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL: Join North Dallas P-Tech

North Dallas High School recently issued the following announcement. We are so excited that you are considering the North Dallas P-TECH and Dallas College Brookhaven! Please take a look around our website and go to choose.dallasisd.org to complete an application by February 7th. If you would like help with your application, please go to www.tiny.cc/beabulldog on […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Feb 1, 2021

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TOWN OF HIGHLAND PARK: Youth Town Hall Virtual Event, February 3, 6:00 pm

Town of Highland Park issued the following announcement on Jan. 29 Join a discussion with your friends and leaders from HPISD, the Town of Highland Park and the City of University Park. The Youth Town Hall, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., may be: 1) Viewed from a computer, table, or smartphone; or 2) Accessed by telephone. […]

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Feb 1, 2021