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Labor Day 2026 City of Dallas Department and Facility Closures
Various City of Dallas facilities will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026. Below is a […]...
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City of Dallas Department and Facility Schedules for Upcoming Furlough Day on September 4
Service/Facility Openings & Hours (September 4) The City of Dallas will implement three furlough days to address the current year […]...
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Extreme Temperatures Increase Risk of Wildfires
High Temps Increasing Risks of Wildfires Dallas County is currently under an active countywide burn ban through September 25, 2026, prohibiting al...
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Oak Lawn Library brings after-school fun to Polk Recreation Center
Every other week, children at Polk Recreation Center gather for Library Hour, a program led by Oak Lawn Library staff […]...
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Dallas Water Utilities monitors the performance of the White Rock Dam and Spillway
Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) staff regularly perform year-round inspections and maintenance at White Rock Dam. Crews regularly inspect the embankme...
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Rising temperatures increase water demands
As summer temperatures heat up, the demand for water increases. On average, Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) treats and delivers nearly 400 million...
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The Latino Cultural Center presents upcoming exhibitions “No Te Dejes” and “Charreria” this August
DALLAS – In the next few weeks the Latino Cultural Center (LCC) will present “No Te Dejes”, a solo exhibition by visual artist David Hanes-...
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City of Dallas Continues EAB Response and Monitoring Efforts
The City of Dallas is continuing its efforts to monitor and manage the spread of the emerald ash borer (EAB), […]...
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Construction Update: Closed portion of White Rock Trail and Garland Road to reopen
Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) has completed construction work for the grouting of an abandoned 36-inch diameter pipeline adjacent to Garland […]...
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Dallas Recreation Centers Closed on Friday, August 7
If you’re planning a trip to your local rec center in the next couple of days, please note all Dallas […]...
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Celebrate Dogust at Dallas Animal Services’ Biggest Birthday Party of the Summer
What do you do when you don’t know a dog’s birthday? You celebrate Dogust! Every year, animal shelters across the country recognize Dogust ...
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected
An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and inj...
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City of Dallas Officially Raises the Disability Pride Flag
The City of Dallas Office of Housing and Community Empowerment, in collaboration with the Commission on Disabilities and community partners, […]...
Plane carrying pickleball players crashes in Texas Hill Country, killing all 5 on board
A small plane carrying pickleball players crashed among trees in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people aboard, authorities said Friday.
The c...
Wisconsin authorities arrest 25 from clashes at beagle breeding facility
Around 25 protesters were arrested as around 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to gain entry to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsi...
Massive gas tanker explosion in Mexico City kills 3 people and injures 70 others
A gas tanker truck exploded and burned multiple vehicles under a Mexico City highway overpass on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring 70 other...
The most popular baby names for 2024 revealed, and two names top the list again
Liam and Olivia dominate. Still.
The two names have, for a sixth year together, topped the list of names for babies born in the U.S. in 2024.
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