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DeSoto Independent School District on backpack ban: 'This measure is being taken out of an abundance of caution and to reduce safety concerns'

By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2023

The DeSoto Independent School District’s (DISD) ban on backpacks is slated to go into effect on Monday, according to a press release.ademic year.

Reps. Crockett, Gottheimer, Craig Introduce “Freedom to Decide” Resolution to Combat Abortion Pill Ban

By Dallas City Wire Report | Apr 21, 2023

On April 14, U.S. Representatives Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), and Angie Craig (MN-02) introduced a new resolution — the Freedom to Decide Resolution — to protect doctor-prescribed access to the abortion pill mifepristone and support telemedicine across state lines, so doctors can prescribe the abortion pill wherever women are in need of health care.

Veasey Leads Bipartisan Group in Reintroducing Bill to Help Small Businesses Compete for Federal Contracts

By Dallas City Wire Report | Apr 20, 2023

On April 19, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced the Small Business Payment for Performance Act along with Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50), Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). This bipartisan bill, also introduced in the 117th Congress, will require fair and ethical treatment of small construction contractors by federal agencies during the procurement process.

Crockett joins the House Aerospace Caucus during year of FAA Reauthorization

By Dallas City Wire Report | Apr 20, 2023

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) announced today that she has joined the new, bipartisan House Aerospace Caucus, bringing the total membership to 27, with 14 Democrats and 13 Republicans, including the chairman.

University of North Texas administrator on use of data in enrollment increase: 'We held a mirror up to ourselves and assess where our strengths and our weaknesses were'

By John Suayan | Apr 20, 2023

The University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton has seen an increase in enrollment, to which a report on the Government Technology website said is attributed to the four-year school’s data analytics.

Week ending April 15: Collin County home sales

By Dallas City Wire | Apr 16, 2023

There were 168 reported residential sales in Collin County in the week ending April 15, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Dallas City Wire area weekly mass times

By Dallas City Wire | Apr 15, 2023

The following parishes in the Dallas City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Home sales in Dallas County in week ending April 8

By Dallas City Wire | Apr 10, 2023

There were 470 reported residential sales in Dallas County in the week ending April 8, according to BlockShopper.com.

Recent Collin County home sales in week ending April 8

By Dallas City Wire | Apr 9, 2023

There were 159 reported residential sales in Collin County in the week ending April 8, according to BlockShopper.com.

Dallas City Wire area weekly mass times

By Dallas City Wire | Apr 8, 2023

The following parishes in the Dallas City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Bishop Strickland of Tyler: 'I am proud to add my voice to those advocating for parental choice'

By Dallas City Wire Report | Apr 5, 2023

Bishop Joseph Strickland of the Diocese of Tyler has expressed his support for the parental school choice movement, saying Texas legislators have the opportunity this legislative session to grant parents educational freedom. Education savings accounts (ESAs) as a form of parental school choice have become a topic of debate in the Texas legislature as legislation to create an ESA program is moving to a vote on the Senate floor.

DeSoto mayor on Dallas teacher shot by police: 'I believe no one wants to lose a loved one under such tragic circumstances'

By John Suayan | Apr 5, 2023

A teacher with the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) was fatally shot by a DeSoto police officer late last month, per reports from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)-based media outlets.

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News from April 2023

DeSoto Independent School District on backpack ban: 'This measure is being taken out of an abundance of caution and to reduce safety concerns'

Reps. Crockett, Gottheimer, Craig Introduce “Freedom to Decide” Resolution to Combat Abortion Pill Ban

Veasey Leads Bipartisan Group in Reintroducing Bill to Help Small Businesses Compete for Federal Contracts

Crockett joins the House Aerospace Caucus during year of FAA Reauthorization

University of North Texas administrator on use of data in enrollment increase: 'We held a mirror up to ourselves and assess where our strengths and our weaknesses were'

Week ending April 15: Collin County home sales

Dallas City Wire area weekly mass times

Home sales in Dallas County in week ending April 8

Recent Collin County home sales in week ending April 8

Dallas City Wire area weekly mass times

Bishop Strickland of Tyler: 'I am proud to add my voice to those advocating for parental choice'

DeSoto mayor on Dallas teacher shot by police: 'I believe no one wants to lose a loved one under such tragic circumstances'

Grand Prairie will host Book Babies at Main Library on April 6

Dallas Regional Chamber will host Member Happy Hour - May on May 4

City of Houston: Mayor Turner Releases Comprehensive Plan to Combat Illegal Dumping

Grand Prairie will host Toddler Time at Warmack on April 6

Georgetown: Georgetown launches power outage text reporting service

City of Denton: City Launches Strategic Dashboard

City of Houston:City to offer safety updates via text message for NCAA Men's Final Four visitors

Georgetown: Updated: Winter storm cleanup information

5 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Public Administration industry across Dallas City Wire publication area in 2024

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