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News from July 2023

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Reps. Veasey, Fallon Introduce Strategic Petroleum Reserve Security Assessment Act

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jul 31, 2023

Reps. Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Pat Fallon (TX-04) introduced the bipartisan Strategic Petroleum Reserve Security Assessment Act today, which would require the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct an annual assessment of both physical and cybersecurity threats to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).

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Congresswoman Crockett Speaks Out After Cedar Hill Shooting

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jul 31, 2023

On July 26, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) spoke out on the House Floor following the shooting at Methodist Family Health Center in Cedar Hill. She called on her House colleagues to put aside politics and pass common-sense gun reform.

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Dallas City Wire area weekly mass times

By Dallas City Wire | Jul 29, 2023

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

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Dallas County home sales in week ending July 22

By Dallas City Wire | Jul 29, 2023

There were 409 reported residential sales in Dallas County in the week ending July 22, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Collin County schools enroll 255,320 students in the 2020-2021 school year

By Dallas City Wire | Jul 27, 2023

Collin County was ranked seventh in enrollment numbers across the state in the 2020-2021 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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How many students were enrolled in Dallas County schools in the 2020-2021 school year?

By Dallas City Wire | Jul 26, 2023

Dallas County was ranked third in enrollment numbers across the state in the 2020-2021 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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City of Dallas collaborates with NOAA to map heat island areas in Dallas

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jul 25, 2023

The City of Dallas will join the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and 18 other communities in the western hemisphere to collect data to map where people are most at risk during extreme heat waves.

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Reps. Veasey, Castro, Allred Introduce Resolution to Fight Against Republican Attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in Higher Education

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jul 25, 2023

On July 20, Representatives Marc Veasey (TX-33), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Colin Allred (TX-32) led a resolution highlighting the importance of protecting and bolstering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at institutions of higher education. The resolution responds to recent Republican-led attacks on diversity efforts in higher education institutions in Texas and across the country. As of July 2023, 40 pieces of anti-DEI legislation in 22 states have been introduced, including in Texas where Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at public colleges across the state.

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Crockett, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Senior Nutrition Task Force Act

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jul 25, 2023

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) introduced the bipartisan Senior Nutrition Task Force Act to establish a special working group to combat hunger and malnutrition among senior citizens and adults with disabilities. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) co-leads the House bill, and Senators Susan Collins (ME) and Bob Casey (PA) introduced a companion bill in the Senate.

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Dallas City Wire area weekly mass times

By Dallas City Wire | Jul 22, 2023

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

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Recent Collin County home sales in week ending July 15

By Dallas City Wire | Jul 22, 2023

There were 185 reported residential sales in Collin County in the week ending July 15, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Home sales in Dallas County in week ending July 15

By Dallas City Wire | Jul 22, 2023

There were 479 reported residential sales in Dallas County in the week ending July 15, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Kaufman County cities: 14 companies received FDA inspections in Q2 2023

By Dallas City Wire | Jul 21, 2023

There were 14 companies in a city associated with Kaufman County that received 14 FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Week ending July 8: Dallas County home sales

By Dallas City Wire | Jul 15, 2023

There were 377 reported residential sales in Dallas County in the week ending July 8, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Dallas City Wire area weekly mass times

By Dallas City Wire | Jul 15, 2023

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

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Home prices in Dallas County during June 2023 increased compared to the same period in 2022

By Dallas City Wire | Jul 14, 2023

In June 2023, the median sale price of a home in Dallas County rose by $2,860 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 17.6%.

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Rep. Crockett Introduces FAA Amendments to Boost Pilot Diversity and Support Reliever Airports

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jul 14, 2023

On July 11, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) submitted three amendments to the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act. These amendments would be be aimed at growing and boosting diversity in the aviation workforce and supporting reliever airports like Dallas Executive Airport.

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Summer of Safety: City of Dallas offers free and low-cost summer activities for kids and teens

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jul 13, 2023

For a second year, the City of Dallas is proud to offer dozens of free and low-cost activities for youth to enjoy, helping them to stay safe and active during the summertime.

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Reps. Crockett, Raskin, Mfume Lead Oversight Committee Letter to USPS Calling for Information on Working Conditions After Death of Dallas Postal Worker

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jul 13, 2023

On July 7, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), member of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce, led a letter from 15 Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee to the USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy asking for information regarding working conditions that may have contributed to the death of Dallas postal worker Eugene Gates. Mr. Gates, a 40-year veteran of the U.S. Postal Service, collapsed on his route last month while temperatures in North Texas reached as high as 115 degrees.

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Collin County home prices fall in June 2023 compared to June 2022

By Dallas City Wire | Jul 11, 2023

In June 2023, the median sale price of a home in Collin County fell by $2,367 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 56.2%.