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Over 250,000 Texans sign petition to prevent young boy from being chemically castrated

By Mary Lou Lang | Dec 30, 2020

A petition to protect a 6-year-old boy from being sexually transitioned to a girl has garnered over 250,000 signatures on change.org and the signees want the Texas Legislature and Gov. Greg Abbott to step in to protect the boy.

Parents Unite! community group forms for the 'pursuit of HPISD excellence'

By Mary Lou Lang | Dec 22, 2020

A nonprofit community group has been formed to ensure the well-being and welfare of children attending the Highland Park Independent School District.

Metroplex Civic Association CEO says organization 'will help change the narrative on how businesses can and should engage their employees'

By Mary Lou Lang | Nov 24, 2020

The Metroplex Civic Association, whose goal is to bring local businesses and charities together to maximize their common goals and help the community thrive, hopes to make a difference in Dallas.

Dallas-based Premier group's renovation business accelerates through the pandemic

By Mary Lou Lang | Oct 29, 2020

Dallas-based Premier Project Management has found new ways to help its customers during the pandemic by providing them with social-distancing solutions and identifying construction finishes and materials that are easier to clean.

Coronavirus shutdowns have hurt Texans financially, mentally and physically

By Mary Lou Lang | Oct 26, 2020

Texans have been hurt financially, mentally and physically by the COVID-19 shutdowns, as demonstrated in a new survey providing staggering statistics of residents negatively impacted.

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Dallas interior design business adjusts to confront COVID-19's impact

By Mary Lou Lang | Oct 6, 2020

A Dallas interior design studio, with a majority of its clients in the hospitality industry, has taken a tremendous hit during the COVID-19 pandemic but has repositioned itself until to stay in business.

National Academies report underscores developmental risks of school closures

By Mary Lou Lang | Aug 25, 2020

A recent report claims that schools should prioritize full-time reopening, especially for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade, and for special needs students as the risks to children without in-person learning will result in long-term negative consequences.

Dallas superintendent 'backs down' from school reopening plan amid backlash

By Mary Lou Lang | Aug 14, 2020

Reopening Texas schools for in-person learning has become a white hot-button issue, and the superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) faced immediate backlash over his recently announced plan.