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City of Garland shares map showing when residents can expect storm debris removal
GARLAND, Texas — It's been more than two weeks since North Texas was pummeled with hurricane-force winds and torrential thunderstorms. The City of Garland provided an update Thursday on when the storm-related debris will be hauled out of neighborhoods with the most damage. "Every day our Garland Sanitation crews...
Community needs help saving Texas' oldest roller-skating rink
CEDAR HILL — The oldest roller-skating rink in the state of Texas, and a staple in a Dallas County community, is at risk of closing.The Cedar Hill Roller Rink has been around since the era of poodle skirts and jukeboxes. It has quite a history with its many original, ironic features of a bygone era still in place. The owner said he may have to close the doors forever due to tens of thousands of dollars in needed upgrades. Now the community is coming together to save the historic rink."We've been here since 1956. I'm the oldest skating rink...
H-E-B's Joe V's Smart Shop opens Wednesday in Oak Cliff
DALLAS - H-E-B's first discount store in North Texas will open its doors to customers Wednesday morning. Joe V's Smart Shop began in Houston. The new store is located in Oak Cliff, not far from DeSoto and Duncanville. What was once an abandoned Albertson's building is now bringing fresh life...
Neighborhood lakes in DFW stocked with hundreds of fish
Every two weeks hundreds of fish are placed in Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes around North Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) stocks 18 locations across Texas with fish as part of an effort to give individuals and families the opportunity to fish in suburban and urban areas. "If you’ve...
Dallas Departments Unite for Environmental Cleanup and Homeless Support Efforts
In a concerted effort to beautify the city's natural spaces and support its most vulnerable residents, multiple City of Dallas departments have come together to target litter removal in open spaces and waterways. Among those involved are Dallas Water Utilities (DWU), Code Compliance, Park and Recreation, the Office of Homeless Solutions, the City Marshals Office, and the Dallas Police Department. A cooperative initiative has been launched to not only clear trash from creeks and channels but also to manage large-scale cleanups on public and private lands that fall beyond the scope of regular maintenance, as reported by the City of Dallas.
Buying a home in Dallas is getting more difficult
DALLAS — Owning a home in Dallas is becoming harder, according to new data from the Dallas Housing Coalition.This month, the organization is hosting panels aimed at educating the community on the current situation and offering strategies. Zachary Marshall said finding a home in Dallas he could afford wasn't easy. "It was super frustrating," he said. "It took five months to get it done." In total, Marshall and his partner bid on five houses. "Three of them sold for over $50,000 - $75,000 over asking," he said. He said mostly, they were competing against developers. "That's who we were fighting with on this one, who wanted...
Garland's Downtown Revitalization Efforts Shine with Six TAMI Awards
The Downtown Project in Garland, Texas, recently garnered significant recognition from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMI), scooping up awards in three distinct categories. According to a press release by the City of Garland, the project's Grand Opening held on October 14, 2023, took home the accolade for Best One-Time Special Event in the state. Additionally, the Heritage Crossing Museum's scavenger hunt, which was a feature of the Grand Opening, was heralded as the Best Use of a Promotional Item.
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