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City of Dallas to Host “Women Who Build” Event

City of Dallas to Host “Women Who Build” Event

The City of Dallas is banning together to celebrate women in the building and construction industry. The inaugural Women Who Build event, which is hosted by the city’s Development Services Department, aims to uplift women with success in construction, architecture, engineering, code enforcement and design. They’re doing this by bringing people together for a panel…MORE

Decatur ISD Votes Against Four-day School Week

Decatur ISD Votes Against Four-day School Week

DECATUR, TX – (WBAP/KLIF) – Decatur ISD is the latest Texas school district to consider making the switch to a four day school week. During a school board meeting on Monday night both parents and students shared their opinions on switching to a four day school week Decatur ISD is considering the issue in a…MORE

Donald Trump Appeals $454 Million Judgment in New York Civil Fraud Case

Donald Trump Appeals $454 Million Judgment in New York Civil Fraud Case

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has appealed his $454 million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge’s finding that he lied about his wealth as he grew the real estate empire that launched him to stardom and the presidency. The former president’s lawyers filed a notice of appeal Monday, asking the state’s mid-level…MORE

Wilmer Amber Alert Canceled; Children Found Safe

Wilmer Amber Alert Canceled; Children Found Safe

Update at 4:00pm An Amber Alert issued out of Wilmer in Dallas County Monday afternoon has been canceled after the two children at the center of the alert were found safe. Police were looking for a 9 year old and 5 year old siblings allegedly taken by a woman driving a Dodge Challenger. Police have…MORE

Supreme Court Hears Arguments over Tech Laws in Texas

Supreme Court Hears Arguments over Tech Laws in Texas

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up challenges to state laws Monday that could affect how Facebook, TikTok, X and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users. The cases are among several this term in which the justices could set standards for free speech in the digital age. The court…MORE

Richardson ISD to Host Listening Sessions Over School Closures

Richardson ISD to Host Listening Sessions Over School Closures

Richardson ISD families are reacting to the district’s proposed plan to close five schools. “Project Rightsize” would consolidate or re-purpose five elementary campuses for the 2024- 2025 school year, including Greenwood Hills Elementary, Springridge Elementary, Spring Valley Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Elementary. The district reportedly has around 9,000 empty seats in its elementary schools. And…MORE