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News from May 2023

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Dallas City Wire area weekly mass times

By Dallas City Wire | May 13, 2023

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

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Newly Introduced “Supporting All Healthy Options When Purchasing Produce Act” Increases Produce Consumption for Americans

By Dallas City Wire Report | May 12, 2023

On May 9, Reps. Mark Alford (MO-04) and Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) introduced H.R. 3127, the Supporting All Healthy Options When Purchasing Produce (SHOPP) Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) welcomes the introduction of the proposed legislation that will help families eat more fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet by providing more opportunities to take home fresh frozen produce when they shop.

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Crockett Responds to Oversight Committee Republicans' Subpoena of Unverified FBI Tip

By Dallas City Wire Report | May 11, 2023

May 4, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, issued the following statement after Republicans issued a subpoena to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for documents based on an unverified tip.

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Plano Independent School District on Allen mall shooting: 'Our hearts go out to all those affected by this act of violence right here in our community'

By John Suayan | May 9, 2023

A Metroplex public school district extended support to the City of Allen on Sunday after an outlet mall shooting claimed the lives of eight people and wounded seven the day before.

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Allen Independent School District to provide counseling to 'any student or staff member who is struggling' with mall shooting

By John Suayan | May 8, 2023

A Metroplex public school district began classes on Monday, nearly 48 hours after a gunman opened fire at an adjacent outlet mall and killed eight people and injured seven.

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Dallas County home sales in week ending May 6

By Dallas City Wire | May 7, 2023

There were 222 reported residential sales in Dallas County in the week ending May 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Rep. Crockett's Statement on House Democrats Petition to Raise the Debt Ceiling

By Dallas City Wire Report | May 7, 2023

In the face of a looming default as a result of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's refusal to raise the debt ceiling without devastating budget cuts to critical federal programs, House Democrats filed a discharge petition to bring a clean bill raising the debt ceiling to the floor. This bill would force House Republicans to vote for or against a default on America's debts and the resulting recession such a default would likely create.

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Crockett Announces $2,072,869 For Dallas Mobile Food Bank

By Dallas City Wire Report | May 6, 2023

On April 25, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) joined the leadership of AmeriCorps in a virtual press conference announcing a $2,072,869 federal grant to Equal Heart, a long-standing AmeriCorps grantee based in Dallas. Equal Heart provides food assistance through a mobile food bank, ensuring students who normally receive free-or-reduced-lunch during the school year are able to access nutritious meals over summer break.

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Arlington school board president: Superintendent finalist Cavazos will bring 'unique vision, creative new ideas and leadership strategies'

By John Suayan | May 5, 2023

The Arlington Independent School District (AISD) Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Thursday to tab Dr. Michelle Cavazos as its lone superintendent finalist, Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) ABC affiliate WFAA reported.

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Crockett, Pfluger Lead Letter Calling for More Energy Bill Assistance for Low-Income Texans

By Dallas City Wire Report | May 5, 2023

On April 27, Reps. Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) and August Pfluger (TX-11) lead 11 fellow members of the Texas delegation in a bipartisan letter to the House Appropriations Committee calling for a greater allocation of funds from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to Texans and other Americans in warm-weather states.

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Rep. Veasey Introduces Resolution to Commemorate May as Physical Fitness and Sports Month

By Dallas City Wire Report | May 4, 2023

During the first week of May, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, underscored his commitment to empower all Americans to adopt a healthier lifestyle. By introducing a resolution to commemorate the month of May as “Physical Fitness and Sports Month,” Veasey invited the nation to make healthy habits a priority.

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Crockett Votes Against Default On America Act

By Dallas City Wire Report | May 4, 2023

On April 26, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) voted against the Default On America Act. This extreme MAGA Republican legislation presents Americans with a terrible choice: either House Republicans will wreck our economy or inflict cruel cuts that hurt everyday people.

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Local doctor: 'We (need to) become more careful in our prescribing of antibiotics'

By Dallas City Wire Report | May 3, 2023

Antibiotics are commonly prescribed for sinusitis.

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'I think I began to think in that moment, what could you do?': North Texas participates in statewide Robb fundraiser

By John Suayan | May 3, 2023

North Texans have joined the rest of the Lone Star State in participating in a fundraising campaign for the replacement of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde some 360 miles to the southwest, Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) NBC affiliate KXAS reported.

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How did home valuation prices perform in Dallas County in April 2023, compared to April 2022?

By Dallas City Wire | May 3, 2023

In April 2023, the median sale price of a home in Dallas County rose by $3,535 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 21.4%.

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Collin County home valuation prices rose in April 2023 compared to the same period in 2022

By Dallas City Wire | May 2, 2023

In April 2023, the median sale price of a home in Collin County rose by $13,707 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 0.3%.

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Denton County home prices fall in April 2023 compared to April 2022

By Dallas City Wire | May 1, 2023

In April 2023, the median sale price of a home in Denton County fell by $2,713 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 31%.

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'All you can think as a parent is what if they’re not there': Wylie elementary school parents raise money for campus security

By John Suayan | May 1, 2023

Parents in a Collin County city have taken it upon themselves to raise money for security at an elementary school.

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1,783 homes sold in Dallas County with a median home valuation of $204,960 in April 2023

By Dallas City Wire | May 1, 2023

These are the top 100 home valuations for Dallas County in April 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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How much was donated from Dallas County organizations to the Black Lives Matter movement?

By Dallas City Wire | May 1, 2023

By March 22, three organizations registered within Dallas County had donated to the Black Lives Matter movement, according to the BLM Funding Database.