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Meow Wolf to layoff 165 workers across the US amid Texas expansion
Meow Wolf, an arts and entertainment corporation, announced last month that it would be laying off 165 of its reported 911 employees among all of the company’s sectors. The major art player has one exhibit in Grapevine, TX, and has plans to open another in Houston’s fifth ward later this year.
Take a look at Denton council candidates’ latest campaign finance reports ahead of election day
With Saturday’s election almost here, a majority of Denton City Council candidates’ final pre-election campaign finance reports were filed Friday, showcasing more out-of-town developer donations, support from residents and some issues with reports. Similar to previous years, this election has shown signs of partisanship even though municipal elections...
A North Texas competition unlike any other: The Pitch
IRVING — There's a competition Thursday night unlike almost any other. Five North Texas nonprofits are competing for more than $200,000 in funding from the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. From a hip-hop classroom to help teach disengaged students to more resources for expectant mothers and innovative ways to house the homeless. Five nonprofits offering new ideas to solve old problems took the stage Thursday night in Irving trying to convince a panel of celebrity judges that their start up is worthy of $275,000 in prize money. "We like to call it The Pitch," said Jennifer Sampson, the president and CEO of United Way of...
Caliber Expands Efforts to Fight Food Insecurity with 13th Annual Restoring You™ Food Drive
LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2024-- The Caliber family of automotive repair and service brands, including Caliber Collision alongside Caliber Auto Glass and Caliber Auto Care, today announced the launch of its 13 th annual Restoring You™ Food Drive with an expanded goal to address food insecurity and hunger in Caliber communities nationwide. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501655147/en/ Caliber Expands Efforts to Fight Food Insecurity with 13th Annual Restoring You™ Food Drive (Graphic: Business Wire)
University of Texas at Dallas Students Rally for Divestment, Face Arrests in Growing Israel-Linked Conflict
Protests at the University of Texas at Dallas continue as students fervently demand the school to divest from companies linked to Israel amid the conflict in Gaza. According to KENS5, tensions escalated to the point of several arrests on Wednesday. The core of the uproar derives from the revelation that the University of Texas System has stakes in seven corporations with ties to Israel, a portfolio piece estimated to be worth around $17.6 million.
VIDEO: Plano Implements New Disabled Parking Guidelines in Line with Senate Bill 792
The rules of the road just got a tweak for disabled veterans in Plano, specifically in how they mark their vehicles for disabled parking privileges. A recent update from the Plano Police Department outlined changes stemming from Senate Bill 792, requiring a more visible representation of accessibility needs on license plates and parking placards.
Grand Prairie Ignites Cinco de Mayo Excitement with Parade, EpicCentral and Traders Village Festivities
Fiesta fever hits Grand Prairie this weekend as the city gears up to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a series of high-spirited events for everyone. Enthusiasts of cultural revelry can anticipate a weekend packed with music, dance, and traditional flavors, as announced by the city officials. Aimed at highlighting the...
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