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Judge overseeing NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ trial voices frustrations over the case


June 20, 2024

The federal judge overseeing the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL expressed frustration on Tuesday with the plaintiffs’ attorneys’ handling of the case. Before Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones took the stand for a second day of testimony, U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez noted that the case’s premise was straightforward: it revolves around the frustration of …

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Operation Kindness to host free pet food and vaccine event in Carrollton


June 20, 2024

Operation Kindness, a nonprofit organization, will host a free pet food drive and vaccination clinic in Carrollton this Saturday. The event is scheduled for June 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Carrollton Animal Shelter, located at 3201 Earhart Drive. The services offered at the event include: – Rabies and DHPP vaccines for dogs – Rabies and FVRCP …

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Retired UTA professor and philanthropist Allan Saxe dies at age 85


June 20, 2024

Dr. Allan Saxe, a retired professor from the University of Texas at Arlington and well-known philanthropist, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 85. Dr. Saxe, a cherished resident of Arlington, was born in Oklahoma and earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees in political science from the University of Oklahoma. He began his teaching career in political science …

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Dallas to phase out most alley trash collection in favor of curbside


June 20, 2024

The way trash is collected in Dallas may soon change, as the city plans to phase out most alley-trash pickups in favor of curbside collection over the next few years. This shift aims to improve worker safety, efficiency, and cost savings. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, each person generates about five pounds of trash per day, making trash …

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Fort Worth housing inventory hits a record, but it’s not all great news for buyers


June 20, 2024

The Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors (GFAR) reports a significant rise in housing inventory. As of May, inventory reached 3.2 months, marking the first time it has surpassed the three-month threshold in over a decade. Housing inventory represents the number of months it would take to sell the existing housing stock at the current sales rate. GFAR noted that …

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Dallas County Health to take control of Garland Public Health Clinic


June 20, 2024

The City of Garland is transferring control of its public health clinic to Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) to prevent service reductions as grant funding runs out. A city staff report presented at the June 18 City Council meeting indicated that while demand for clinic services is rising, the grants supporting this demand are ending. The remaining grant …

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Who is playing at the 2024 State Fair of Texas? See what’s new here


June 20, 2024

The annual State Fair of Texas has unveiled its 2024 lineup of free entertainment activities. Spanning 24 days, the events, including concerts and car shows, are accessible with a general admission ticket to the fair. New performances are set to debut on the Fringe Stage this year, with the Billy Kidd close-up magician act joining returning favorites Mighty Mike, Sara …

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