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Doctor convicted for accepting $200K in kickbacks

An internal medicine doctor, Dr. Hector Ubaldo, was convicted last week for accepting over $200,000 in kickbacks for directing patient samples to specific laboratories.

By Dallas City Wire | Nov 8, 2024

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Fort Worth man indicted for federal gun crimes amid ongoing state cases

A Fort Worth man, previously on deferred adjudication for his involvement in a fatal heroin overdose case, now faces federal gun charges.

By Dallas City Wire | Oct 31, 2024

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Granbury man sentenced to 50 years for filming child's molestation

By Dallas City Wire | Sep 6, 2024

A Granbury man was sentenced Thursday to 50 years in federal prison for filming himself molesting a 9-year-old girl, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.

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Kennedale tax preparer sentenced for $2.6 million fraud

By Dallas City Wire | Aug 1, 2024

A Texas tax preparer who pleaded guilty to a $2.6 million tax fraud was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.

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U.S. Rep. Allred votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By Dallas City Wire | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. Colin Z. Allred (D-TX) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Forney man sentenced to 120 years for child pornography offenses

By Dallas City Wire | Jul 19, 2024

A Forney man who filmed himself molesting a toddler and used concealed cameras to capture nude images of preteens was sentenced Thursday to 120 years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.

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Abilene man convicted of attempting to entice minor after undercover operation

By Dallas City Wire | Jul 17, 2024

A 38-year-old Abilene man who attempted to meet a minor for sex at a local park was convicted at trial, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.

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Texas doctor sentenced for prescribing controlled substances without legitimate medical purpose

By Dallas City Wire | Jun 19, 2024

A Texas doctor who prescribed hydrocodone and other controlled substances to drug-seekers without legitimate medical purpose was sentenced to seven years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.

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SKYWARN Severe Weather Education Class Comes to Southern Dallas County

By Dallas City Wire Report | Mar 20, 2024

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has partnered with the National Weather Service and the University of North Texas at Dallas to bring a SKYWARN Storm Spotter class to Southern Dallas County.

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Dallas 311 Hosts Press Conference Launching Upgraded Bilingual 311 Features

By Dallas City Wire Report | Mar 19, 2024

The City of Dallas was pleased to announce the official launch of the Dallas 311 rebranding campaign at its press conference hosted at City Hall on March 8, 2024.

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White Rock Lake Receives Prestigious State Designation

By Dallas City Wire Report | Mar 18, 2024

Texas Recreation and Parks Society designates Dallas’ premier recreation destination a Lone Star Legacy Park

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Dallas Animal Services Hosts Kitten Shower

By Dallas City Wire Report | Mar 16, 2024

Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is hosting a “Kitten Shower” on Saturday, March 16 from 1 to 5 p.m.

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St. Patrick’s Day Events Traffic Advisory

By Dallas City Wire Report | Mar 16, 2024

Please be advised that the following events, St. Paddy’s Day Dash Down Greenville, Dallas St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, and St. Patrick’s Day Block Party, are scheduled to occur on March 16. Event organizers project 90,000+ people to be in attendance.

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Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan Update Highlights Infrastructure and Amenities Connecting Communities, Attracting Tourists, and Driving Growth

By Dallas City Wire Report | Mar 13, 2024

Following Wednesday’s detailed briefing to Dallas City Council on the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan expansion, key details have emerged that underscore the project’s vital role in the future of Dallas.

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Construction Activities Begin on the Cedar Crest Tunnel Project

By Dallas City Wire Report | Mar 12, 2024

Dallas Water Utilities has begun work on the Cedar Crest Tunnel Project, which includes the installation of an 84-inch diameter water transmission pipeline under the Trinity River located between I-45 and SH-310.

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City of Dallas named in IDC Government Insights’ Seventh Annual Smart Cities North America Awards

By Dallas City Wire Report | Mar 11, 2024

The City of Dallas continues to be recognized for its efforts to invest in digital and civic engagement.

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Dallas Public Library Makes Prom Dreams Reality With Free Formal Wear

By Dallas City Wire Report | Mar 9, 2024

Dallas Public Library’s annual prom wear giveaway opens March 9, and this year high school students have four opportunities to find the perfect gown or formal wear.

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DWU Service Alert: System Maintenance Scheduled for March 10

By Dallas City Wire Report | Mar 9, 2024

The City of Dallas will be performing system maintenance Sunday, March 10, from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Community Emergency Response Team (Cert) Training to Begin March 9

By Dallas City Wire Report | Mar 6, 2024

The City of Dallas Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is offering its quarterly Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course to all interested residents starting March 9.

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Surveys Seek Public Input to Quantify the Value of the Nighttime Economy in Dallas

By Dallas City Wire Report | Mar 6, 2024

Visit Dallas, 24HourDallas, and Convention and Event Services’ new Nighttime Economy and Responsible Hospitality division seek input from consumers, employees, businesses and entertainers to measure the economic impact of the nighttime economy.