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The Dallas City Council has taken steps to ensure that there will be an acting city manager in place when the current city manager departs in June. In a twelve to two vote, council members appointed Kimberly Tolbert to serve as interim city manager. Tolbert currently holds the position of Deputy City Manager. Council members pointed to a strained relationship …

Despite the tech industry’s reputation for lucrative salaries and favorable working conditions, women continue to earn less than their male counterparts across most cities nationwide. Even in the highest-earning areas, women often struggle to afford a median-priced home based on the 30% budgeting guideline. To assist women in making informed decisions about where to work, RealtyHop conducted a study to …

In a Collin County courtroom on Tuesday, Jeffrey Wheat, 52, faced the consequences for his actions as a serial rapist who terrorized a sorority over a decade ago. Wheat pleaded guilty and received a life sentence in prison. DNA evidence linked Wheat to four sexual assaults across Plano, Corinth, Coppell, and Arlington. All the victims, alumnae of the Delta Sigma …

Jubin Nautiyal Takes Center Stage at Rayleigh Underground, Dallas, on March 3rd! 🎤🌟 By Raja Zahid Khanzada Dallas:🌟 🎉 Excitement is building as Jubin Nautiyal’s musical extravaganza approaches! Join the anticipation for “Dhol Swagat mei” on March 3rd at the upscale “Rayleigh Underground” in Dallas. b73f7c9e-9072-4a4a-bd83-3e42aba46b36 Enjoy Vegas-style flair, a multilevel space with a patio, and exclusive access to a …

Are you a woman planning to move to Texas? If so, you might want to read this article before making decisions. WalletHub, a personal finance website, recently released its report on the Best & Worst States for Women in 2024 in light of Women’s History Month, and Texas didn’t fare very well. The report analyzed 25 key metrics to determine …

Dallas Police have a Wellness Unit to combat high rates of divorce and suicide among public responders. Part of that unit is a canine named Aussie, a retired Australian racing Greyhound. Strapped in his special vest, the 5-year-old Aussie becomes an official Dallas Police Therapy Dog. He goes behind closed doors to places like the homicide unit, and NBC 5 …

Record warmth in February brought out people eager to enjoy the weather at Dallas’ Klyde Warren Park. Mother Patti Harter kept her three kids home from pre-school so they could have a fun day all together at the park instead. “We just wanted to take advantage of this nice weather and get some vitamin D,” Harter said. The fountains and …

The art projects undertaken by students at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts serve a dual purpose: they are not merely class assignments but also cater to a specific client. “We are creating something that embodies DART’s mission across 13 cities,” remarked Tuli Rice, a freshman at Booker T. Washington H.S. “This adds a bit …

Houston Police released body camera and surveillance footage of a tragic shooting incident that occurred at celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s megachurch in early February, resulting in the death of a woman and critical injury to her son. Assistant Police Keith Seafus explained that the video’s release aims to inform viewers about the officer-involved shooting on Feb. 11. However, he emphasized …

Plano is rolling out a new economic development grant program aimed at spurring improvements in aging shopping centers throughout the city. The retail revitalization initiative seeks to enhance property values while modernizing decades-old shopping strips. An example of the program’s success is evident at Green Vine Market, which breathed new life into a former Safeway grocery store within a downtown …