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News from June 2023

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Crockett Statement on Death of Dallas Postal Worker

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jun 30, 2023

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement following the heartbreaking news of the passing of Lancaster resident and Dallas USPS worker Eugene Gates, who died on his route while North Texas is under a extreme heat warning.

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Congressman Marc Veasey Advances National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jun 30, 2023

Legislation Sets up Military Priorities for Coming Year, Secures Key Wins for North Texas

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of Veterans Integrated Service Network 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network in Arlington

By Dallas City Wire | Jun 28, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of Veterans Integrated Service Network 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network in Arlington published on June 27.

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Dallas doctor: 'Sinus headaches are muscle tension headaches that are caused by dysfunctional sinuses'

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jun 27, 2023

If you're dealing with chronic headaches, it may be a result of inflamed sinuses.

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Ahead of Father’s Day, Rep. Veasey Introduces Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Father Engagement in Maternal and Infant Health

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jun 26, 2023

Ahead of Father’s Day 2023, North Texas Representatives Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Colin Allred (TX-32) introduced a resolution highlighting the importance of father engagement in infant and maternal health outcomes.

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Crockett Added to Bipartisan Working Group Tackling Agriculture Labor Crisis

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jun 26, 2023

House Agriculture Committee Member Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement after announcing her appointment to a new bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group, focusing on workforce issues within the agricultural sector. The group's mandate will focus on addressing the growing labor shortage hitting American farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers by investigating and responding to its underlying causes, including lax and inconsistent worker protections and an overburdened, under-resourced visa system for agricultural workers and their families.

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Home sales during week ending June 17 in Dallas County

By Dallas City Wire | Jun 24, 2023

There were 408 reported residential sales in Dallas County in the week ending June 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Dallas City Wire area weekly mass times

By Dallas City Wire | Jun 24, 2023

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

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Home sales in Collin County during week ending June 17

By Dallas City Wire | Jun 24, 2023

There were 186 reported residential sales in Collin County in the week ending June 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Crockett Introduces Legislation With Additional Funding for Fentanyl Test Strips, Builds Support for Bipartisan STRIP Act

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

On June 16, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) announced the introduction of a bill that would boost the amount of federal funding available to states and tribes to purchase fentanyl testing strips. The Test Strip Access Act would amend the 21st Century Cures Act to include grants for the implementation of overdose prevention programs with respect to fentanyl and xylazine test strips.

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Dallas City Wire area weekly mass times

By Dallas City Wire | Jun 17, 2023

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

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Weekly recap, week ending June 10 home sales in Collin County

By Dallas City Wire | Jun 17, 2023

There were 205 reported residential sales in Collin County in the week ending June 10, according to BlockShopper.com.

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In a League of Her Own: Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Will Be First Black Female Democrat to Play in Congressional Baseball Game

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jun 17, 2023

On June 14, Freshman Leadership Representative and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) will play in the bipartisan Congressional Baseball Game, supporting various Washington, DC charities. Under the leadership of Coach Linda Sanchez (CA-38), Crockett will play as the only female player on the Democratic Team. Crockett will also play as the first Black female Democrat in the 114-year history of the game.

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Rep. Veasey Statement on Supreme Court Decision Ordering Alabama to Redraw Voter Maps

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jun 16, 2023

Rep. Veasey, the co-founder of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, released the below statement following the Supreme Court's decision ordering Alabama to redraw voter maps:

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Rep. Crockett Statement on Indictment of Former President Trump for Mishandling Classified Documents

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 9, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, issued the following statement after former President Trump announced that a federal grand jury indicted him for mishandling classified documents. The indictment follows an independent investigation by Special Counsel Jack Smith of the former President’s handling of presidential and classified records:

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Dallas County home valuations prices fell in 2022

By Dallas City Wire | Jun 16, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in 2022 in Dallas County fell by $9,040 while total sales decreased by 12.1%.

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Reps. Crockett, Turner, Wittman, and Moskowitz Lead Letter Calling for Employment Protections for Military Spouses

By Dallas City Wire Report | Jun 15, 2023

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) led a bipartisan letter with Reps. Mike Turner (OH-10), Rob Wittman (VA-1) and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) and 36 member signatories to the Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Office of Personnel Management Director Kiran Ahuja requesting information on employment restrictions impacting retention of federally-employed military spouses. Specifically, the members called for clarification on rules restricting administrative leave for military spouses during change of duty station, an issue that leads to lower retention rates, unemployment rates as high as 22%, and more servicemembers leaving active duty.

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Home prices in Collin County fell in 2022

By Dallas City Wire | Jun 15, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in 2022 in Collin County fell by $4,477 while total sales decreased by 23.6%.

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Home prices in Dallas County fell

By Dallas City Wire | Jun 15, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2023 in Dallas County fell by $8,680 while total sales decreased by 24.4%.

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Home prices in Dallas County fell

By Dallas City Wire | Jun 15, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2022 in Dallas County fell by $8,420 while total sales decreased by 22.6%.