Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary issued the following announcement on April 23 Jon Duncan, senior professor of church music and worship at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, received the Baptist Church Music Conference’s Lifetime Ministry Achievement Award during its regional annual meeting in Shawnee, Oklahoma, April 19. “I receive this with thanksgiving to the Lord, who called […]
TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY: 2021 Virtual Awards Day on April 29
Texas Wesleyan University recently issued the following announcement. Event Name: 2021 Virtual Awards Day Date & Time: Apr 29, 2021 12:15 PM – Apr 29, 2021 1:15 PM Location: YouTube Premiere Outstanding students and faculty from various departments and organizations on campus will be recognized via Youtube Premiere at 12:15 p.m. on April 29th. Original […]
CITY OF MESQUITE: City completes Palos Verdes Lake Fish Restocking
City of Mesquite issued the following announcement on April 22 The City of Mesquite has completed the final phase of the Palos Verdes Lake Dam Modifications and Park Improvements project with the restocking of fish. The stocking was administered by PondMedics, Inc., the consultant selected to oversee the aquatic wildlife portion of the project. The […]
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER: The Babel Fish of Abilene
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center issued the following announcement on April 23 Think about the necessary skills associated with the medical field: well-versed in science, handling intense pressure and being adaptable. Now add to that: effective communication. Thaddee Uwimana, FPN, typifies how that latter skill has a profound impact on the well-being of patients. […]
CITY OF CARROLLTON: Carrollton City Council Recognizes May as Building Safety Month
City of Carrollton issued the following announcement on April 21 The Carrollton City Council issued a proclamation recognizing May as Building Safety Month at the Tuesday, April 20 meeting. Building Safety Month is an international campaign celebrated in May to raise awareness about building safety. The campaign is sponsored by the International Code Council (ICC) […]
CITY OF RICHARDSON: Video Watch Program Keeps Eye on Richardson
City of Richardson issued the following announcement on April 22 Richardson’s Neighborhood Video Crime Watch is keeping an eye on the community, using home and business surveillance systems to help police officers in the fight against crime. “It takes a village, and the safest community are those that are engaged heavily with their police department. […]
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY: Future of Automotive Retail with Ryan LaFontaine and Mike Cavanaugh on April 29
Northwood University recently issued the following announcement. Event Name: Future of Automotive Retail with Ryan LaFontaine and Mike Cavanaugh Automotive retail is evolving and being disrupted by changing customer preferences, new technology, and new market players. Recent consolidations among dealerships have lead many dealer groups to develop into large companies with significant bargaining power. These […]
Frost Bank regional president: ‘We’re going to take a little bit of time to reassess’ amount of Dallas branches after COVID-19
Frost Bank had big plans to develop its business in Dallas but when COVID-19 emerged as a threat to public...
CITY OF SEAGOVILLE: The City of Seagoville will be holding a General Election on Saturday, May 1, 2021
City of Seagoville recently issued the following announcement. Event Name: The City of Seagoville will be holding a General Election on Saturday, May 1, 2021 Event Details Date: May 1, 2021 Time: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Location: Seagoville City Hall Address: 702 N. Highway 175 Seagoville, TX 75159 The City of Seagoville will be holding a […]
DALLAS ISD: HCM leads effort to hire more Black and Latino male teachers
Dallas ISD issued the following announcement on April 19 As part of an initiative aimed at recruiting teachers who represent the students they serve, Dallas ISD will hire 20 male professionals of diverse backgrounds who will serve in high-priority campuses. In the Fall of 2021, the soon-to-be educators – 10 Black and 10 Latino men […]
CITY OF GRAND PRAIRE: 2020 Employee Awards of Excellence
City of Grand Praire issued the following announcement on April 22 Every day, city of Grand Prairie employees create Raving Fans by delivering World Class Service. Annually we recognize employee years of service, as well as a few outstanding examples of employees going above and beyond expectations and job descriptions, of incredible dedication regardless of […]
IRVING ISD: Fielding International Recognition
Irving ISD issued the following announcement on April 19 Nimitz High School junior Ximena Zamarron is taking her talents internationally. Earlier this month, the softball standout earned a spot on the Mexico Junior National team – an opportunity to play and learn from the best players around the world. “I am so excited,” says Zamarron, […]
CITY OF IRVING: SBA Disaster Assistance Loans Available for Texans Impacted by Severe Winter Storms
City of Irving issued the following announcement on April 21 The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Disaster Field Operations Center-West announced the agency has approved more than $100 million in federal disaster loans for Texas businesses and residents impacted by severe winter storms that occurred Feb. 11-21. According to the region’s Director Tanya N. Garfield, […]
CITY OF HUTCHINS: Boards and Commissions Recruitment Underway
City of Hutchins recently issued the following announcement. If you are looking for a way to make an impact in your community, serving on one of the many Boards and Commissions here in Hutchins is a geat way to do so! Please see the flyer and application below, or contact our City Secretary at [email protected]. […]
CITY OF GARLAND: Neighborhood Parking Enforcement
City of Garland issued the following announcement on April 21 The Garland City Marshal’s Office issues tickets for parking violations. You can pay your tickets online. Neighborhood parking problems are the most frequent source of resident complaints to the City. In the past, parking tickets were treated like traffic tickets – Class C misdemeanors with high […]
CITY OF LEWISVILLE: “Sounds of Lewisville” summer concert slate announced
City of Lewisville issued the following announcement on April 20 Several big-name acts highlight the return of Lewisville’s popular “Sounds of Lewisville” concert series, a free family favorite since 1991, at Wayne Ferguson Plaza in the heart of historic Old Town Lewisville. Concerts start at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night in June and July. Opening […]
TOWN OF ADDISON: Addison Fire Department Responds to Apartment Fire in Addison Circle
City of Addison issued the following announcement on April 16 On Monday, April 12 at approximately 5:41pm, the Addison Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Cortland Addison Circle apartments at 15777 Quorum Drive The fire started in the attic of this four-story, 130-unit building. Fire and Police crews worked with the property […]
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY: An Ace in Hand
Baylor College of Dentistry issued the following announcement on April 16 Dr. Lavern Holyfield, assistant dean for diversity and faculty development and clinical professor of comprehensive dentistry, was recently awarded a 2021 Accountability, Climate and Equity (ACE) Award, more specifically the Diversity Advocacy and Change Award, by the Texas A&M University Student Government Association Diversity […]
Texas ranks low on list of snobbiest states
Texas came in 36th among the 50 states in a new ranking by the career research website Zappia examining which states exhibit the highest scores on the metrics of snobbiness. Zappia rated states on their overall smugness quotient based on the following categories: share of state population with bachelor’s degrees, share of college degree holders […]
‘Nobody needs to be yelled at’; Students reportedly harassed by teachers for masks being below their noses
A Highland Park High School student is raising an alarm about administrator and teacher behavior as it...