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Thursday, November 21, 2024

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Dallas Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability hosts Town Halls on Solar Energy

By Dallas City Wire Report | Feb 15, 2024

As part of its Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan (CECAP), the City of Dallas has prioritized the development and use of zero-emissions electricity sources, like solar energy, to meet its climate goals. The City of Dallas Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability (OEQS) is hosting an in person and virtual town hall to share its plans for solar energy development at 10 priority City-owned sites.

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Oak Cliff Cultural Center Feb/March Programs

By Dallas City Wire Report | Feb 15, 2024

Swan Strings Music Program is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to provide free music education, community concerts and sound therapy services to North Texan individuals without access.

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Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson Statement on FIFA World Cup 2026 Announcement

By Dallas City Wire Report | Feb 7, 2024

Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson released the following statement Sunday regarding FIFA's announcement about Dallas hosting nine matches, including a semifinal, in the FIFA World Cup 2026:

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Councilmember Gay Donnell Willis Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities  Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 

By Dallas City Wire Report | Feb 6, 2024

Donnell Willis, Dallas City Councilmember, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Federal Advocacy Committee. Councilmember Willis was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on taxes that affect cities, towns and villages, voting and voter protections, advancing housing finance legislation, and more. The appointment was announced by NLC President Mayor David Sander of Rancho Cordova, CA.   

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SDCC x SoFar Sounds Music Lounge February 2024

By Dallas City Wire Report | Feb 6, 2024

Experience the rhythm of the night at our Music Lounge event on February, 15th at 5PM! The evening will be filled with soulful melodies, electrifying beats, and captivating performances. Whether you're a music aficionado or just looking for a night of entertainment, the MusicLounge will be a unique and immersive experience.

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South Dallas Cultural Center February 2024 Events

By Dallas City Wire Report | Feb 5, 2024

Join the South Dallas Cultural Center and our partners as we celebrate Black History Month with our second annual Shades of Black program. We will present five works by talented arts professionals as we commemorate a range of Black experiences through the fluidity and power of movement and sound. We invite the community to come and enjoy a selection of dance, spoken word, and music in this 3-hour showcase.

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A New Environmental Youth Initiative Aims to Build a Sustainable Future

By Dallas City Wire Report | Feb 5, 2024

The City of Dallas is proud to introduce the Dallas Environmental Youth Advisory Council. It is an initiative that aims to empower and mobilize the youth to take proactive steps towards environmental sustainability within the governmental sector.

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Oak Cliff Cultural Center Exhibitions & Programs [Winter/Spring]

By Dallas City Wire Report | Feb 5, 2024

Belong Disability Ministry host an art class at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center. Explore various art techniques like painting, drawing, printmaking and collage while using a variety of materials including paint, inks, paper and textiles to create original art on stretched canvas to display or give to a friend. The class is open to students with disabilities 16 and up.

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Gallery Press Release - 29th annual El Corazón Exhibition - Bath House Cultural Center

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jan 29, 2024

The Bath House Cultural Center presents the 29th annual El Corazón Exhibition from February 3 to March 9, 2024. The center will host a reception with the artists on Saturday, February 3, from 6 to 9 PM that will feature a set by DJ Christy Ray. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.

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Charter Review Commission Receives 123 Submissions for Consideration as Process Advances

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jan 28, 2024

The City of Dallas Charter Review Commission is spending the first three months of 2024 reviewing proposed changes to the Charter, Dallas’ foundational governing document, with proposals ranging from technical revisions to matters involving the powers, functions and framework city government.

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City of Dallas Adds New Information Hub for Employees’ Retirement Fund and Dallas Police and Fire Pension System Funding Efforts

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jan 27, 2024

The City of Dallas, in its continuous effort to enhance transparency and communication regarding the Employees’ Retirement Fund (ERF) and the Dallas Police and Fire Pensions System (DPFP), announces a new, comprehensive information hub. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ad Hoc Committee on Pensions, is designed to keep Dallas residents, along with pension participants and beneficiaries, fully informed about efforts to address the funding needs of both pension systems.

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City of Dallas College Fair is TOPS!

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jan 25, 2024

Teens, Unlock Your Future at TOPS College Fair January 27!

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Readout: Mayor Johnson’s Third Day at the World Economic Forum

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jan 22, 2024

Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson on Wednesday participated in interviews, meetings, and a roundtable as part of his visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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Oak Cliff Cultural Center Exhibitions & Programs Winter/Spring 2024

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jan 21, 2024

Swan Strings Music Program is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to provide free music education, community concerts and sound therapy services to North Texan individuals without access.

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Bachman Lake Dam and Spillway construction underway

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jan 19, 2024

A section of the park’s trail has been detoured

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January Celebrations and Holiday Closures

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jan 15, 2024

Dallas Park and Recreation administrative offices, maintenance facilities, and recreation centers will be closed Monday, January 1, 2024. Normal business operations resume Tuesday, January 2, 2024. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, administrative offices, maintenance facilities, and recreation centers will be closed Monday, January 15. Normal business operations resume Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

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Welcoming Interactive 2024 $5,000 Grant Opportunity

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jan 13, 2024

The City of Dallas is collaboratively hosting the Welcoming Interactive Conference that brings together network members, as well as partners and others from around the world to learn and discuss immigrant inclusion, economic development, civic engagement and much more. Welcoming America is offering $5,000 to a Dallas-area artist to lead an interactive art project that would be part of this conference.

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DAS Volunteer Year End Recap

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jan 8, 2024

As we start the New Year, we want to take a moment to thank you for everything you do and highlight the impact you have made in the last year. This past year has had its fair share of challenges for DAS. From navigating Canine Influenza (CIV), to being overcapacity, to the various IT outages, you have stuck with us through the ups and downs and been instrumental in helping us save lives. When the going gets tough, each and every one of you are taking action and doing something to help improve our community and the lives of homeless pets. We are so thankful to have such an amazing community of volunteers who are dedicated to helping us find positive outcomes and improve the quality of life for the pets in our care.

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City of Dallas Receives $21.8 Million Grant to Invest in Roadway Safety Project

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jan 7, 2024

The project will improve vehicle and pedestrian safety along MLK/Cedar Crest Boulevard

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City of Dallas to offer free disaster preparedness classes in Spanish for residents

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jan 6, 2024

The City of Dallas Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program teaches community members how to prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters that affect the Dallas area. This is a free course that does not require identification but does require pre-registration.