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Dallas households could receive $1,500 under Hinojosa’s Texas relief plan
Dallas households could receive a one-time $1,500 payment under a proposal backed by Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa—but several hurdles stand between the plan and your bank account. State Sen. Roland Gutierrez has filed legislation to put Hinojosa’s campaign pledge into motion, proposing roughly $17 billion in funding from the...
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He Ran Across Canada In 81 Days — Now He's Coming Home To Plano
B efore Sachin Latti ran across an entire country, he was a teenager in Plano trying to find somewhere he belonged. He had moved from Canada, struggled to make friends and faced bullying. A brief attempt at basketball ended when he was cut from the team. Then a guidance counselor suggested wrestling at Plano Senior High School, and everything began to change. Decades later, the friendships he formed on those wrestling mats would help bring him back to North Texas, this time as an ultra-endurance athlete and mental health advocate who spent 81 days running across Canada. On Nov. 14, Latti will lead a community 5K at Café Olivia Downtown in Dallas, raising money for the Blue Guardian Foundation, which supports law enforcement officers and their families during difficult times. Finding Connection In Plano When Latti's family relocated from Canada, adjusting to life in Texas wasn't easy. Although he remembers the kindness of neighbors who welcomed his family, finding his own place took time. "I won't pretend it was easy at first, though. I'd left my home in Canada, I didn't have friends, I dealt with some bullying, and honestly, I was sad," Sachin Latti told Local Profile . After
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Dallas could restore decorative crosswalks after Gov.-elect Hinojosa takes office
DALLAS - A new administration in Austin could mean the return of colorful crosswalks in Oak Lawn and Fair Park. Dallas City Councilman Chad West has asked Dallas City Manager Kim Tolbert to contact Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa's office to inquire about restoring decorative crosswalks across the city. West cites "community...
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Dallas' beloved Chi Omega Christmas Market returns with more than 250 merchants and a fashion icon
Promoted articles are crafted by CultureMap Create on behalf of our sponsors. Holiday shopping meets a worthy cause when the 49th annual Chi Omega Christmas Market returns November 19-22, at its new home in Dallas Market Center's World Trade Center on the 11th floor. One of Dallas' most beloved holiday...
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Dallas ISD discusses closing 6 campuses amid budget deficit
DALLAS — Unlike a lot of school districts in Texas, Dallas Independent School District has mostly avoided conversations about school closures, at least until now. This month, the board is discussing closing six campuses in South Dallas. “It is part of our community and our history and our legacy,”...
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Dallas Housing Summit to Tackle Zoning Changes, Affordable Housing Shortage Nov. 20
Hundreds of area residents, developers, policymakers, and advocates are gathering next week to discuss how Dallas can address its housing challenges at the third annual Housing Summit. The Dallas Housing Coalition will host the event on Friday, Nov. 20, at Highland Park United Methodist Church. Local and national housing experts...
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Finding a Kidney Donor: Dallas Realtors Launch a Campaign ‘Save Uncle Mike’
Dallas Realtors Kim McAuliffe Price and her daughter, Erika Orbin, have spent years helping people find homes. Now, they’re searching for something far more important: a kidney donor for Kim’s brother and Erika’s uncle, Mike McAuliffe. The Compass agents recently launched Save Uncle Mike, an ambitious campaign...
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$100 million condo tower coming to Dallas' Turtle Creek neighborhood
A $100 million tower with 44 luxury condo residences is coming to Dallas' Turtle Creek neighborhood. The Dallas-based firm M&A DevCo is building The Cypress at Turtle Creek, a 25-story tower. Anna Theeringer, the development's director of sales, said the tower could be a place for professionals moving to the area.
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Gloria’s Latin Cuisine Is 40, and Oak Cliff Started the Whole Thing
Gloria and Jose Fuentes took over a small Salvadoran restaurant in Oak Cliff in April 1986. It belonged to Gloria’s sister, who was done with it. Old gas station on West Davis Street, one window unit, tight quarters. Nine months later a food critic stumbled in and wrote it up, and Dallas has been going back ever since.
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Dallas approves zoning change for $800 million tower at Preston Royal
A long-debated $800 million tower project in North Dallas received approval Tuesday night from Dallas City Council. The 9-6 vote approves a zoning change along the southwest corner of the Preston Road and Royal Lane intersection. A 7-acre parcel of property has sat undeveloped since an October 2019 tornado cut...
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Uptown Has Two Australian Cafes. Which Is Better?
Two all-day cafes channel the Australian spirit through fresh flavors, carefully sourced coffee, and hearty tucker (Aussie slang for food). Both are chains that were originally founded by Aussies in New York City. Both are located a six-minute walk from each other in Uptown Dallas, with less than a quarter-mile between them.