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Lil Wayne, Summer Walker, Gucci Mane to headline TwoGether Land Festival in Dallas


February 28, 2024

Make sure to save the dates for Memorial Day Weekend 2024 if you’re seeking a fusion of music, community, and cultural festivities. Scheduled to unfold at Dallas’s historic Fair Park on Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26, TwoGether Land emerges as the newest urban music festival in the Southwest. Following the resounding success of ONE Musicfest 2023, which drew …

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‘It’s been over 60 days without my son’ Mother fights to get son back from CPS following trip to hospital


February 28, 2024

A North Texas mother, Joslyn Sanders, alleges that a visit to Children’s Health Medical Center in Dallas led to a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation, resulting in the temporary loss of custody of her two-year-old son, Josiah. Sanders, who is recovering from a spinal cord injury, claims she objected to her son receiving a specific antibiotic and left the hospital …

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Man sentenced after admitting to multiple North Texas sex assaults


February 28, 2024

A serial rapist who admitted to multiple home invasion sexual assaults that took place in North Texas over nearly a decade will spend the rest of his life behind bars. District attorneys in Tarrant and Collin counties said 51-year-old Jeffery Lemor Wheat pleaded guilty Tuesday to four sexual assaults in North Texas that occurred between 2003 and 2011 in Tarrant, …

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Dallas City Council names Kimberly Bizor Tolbert as interim city manager


February 28, 2024

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 …

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North Texas town among Top 10 best US cities for women in tech industry, study shows


February 28, 2024

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 …

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‘Sorority rapist’ sentenced to life in prison


February 28, 2024

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 …

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Jubin Nautiyal Takes Center Stage at Rayleigh Underground, Dallas, on March 3rd! 🎤🌟


February 27, 2024

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 …

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Aussie the Greyhound helps Dallas Police Wellness Unit keep officers healthy


February 27, 2024

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 …

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‘Summer in February’: Warmer days mean earlier start to spring allergies


February 27, 2024

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 …

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