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Community

Dallas breaks ground on new Charlie Pump Station that will serve parts of the southern sector

Family

Demolition Day is the first step towards $325M project to upgrade Harold Simmons Park

"We've been talking about this for decades long before I was even lived in the city of Dallas. I never thought it was gonna happen," said Omar Narvaez, City Council.
Health

Using marijuana to sleep? Well, a new study from UT Dallas says this may be counterproductive

The study tested subjects in Texas and the Netherlands.
Outreach

Dallas United for Good group helping with small housing repairs for North Texas seniors

“A lot of seniors are experiencing roofing problems and not necessarily having the finances or the insurance or even the paperwork to get help,” said Eddington.
Wellness

Celebrity chefs teach South Dallas residents how to cook delicious foods with healthy ingredients

South Dallas is considered a food desert because of the lack of access to healthy food resources.
Wellness

Meadows at Ferguson residents say their apartments are unlivable after flooding, holes in the walls and rodents

"We're working as hard as we can, as fast as we can.," said Tie Lasaster, KeyCity Capital CEO.
Community

Dallas police break up party at short-term rental after reports of street racing and gunfire

"It was just a bunch of chaos, just extreme noise and just extreme chaos," said Shanell Rusk, a West Dallas resident.
Community

South Dallas group bringing attention to 2013 plan to improve the neighborhood

Residents said millions of dollars gets poured into Fair Park which is east of Robert B. Cullum Blvd, but neighborhoods west are ignored.
Outreach

Dallas-based recovery program, APAA, uses peer mentorship to help those facing addiction, mental health challenges

APAA founder said the program helps show that recovery can be a reality.
Community

North Texas hospitals create food sculptures for a cause, here's who won.

Medical City McKinney won $35,000 for a local food bank with its "Hangry Birds Fight Hunger" sculpture
Environment

Joppa community wants tougher penalties on TSRM concrete batch plant that operated more than a year without permit

Texas Star Ready Mix says the plant's permit was voided before they purchased the building and argues they are not culpable.
Outreach

Dallas Public Library makes improvements in helping the unhoused population at their doorstep, but some are still concerned for safety

"How can we make it comfortable for everyone,” asked Jo Guidice, Director of Libraries.

Early voting data: Texas counties with highest and lowest turnout percentage

Early voting in Texas is over. Here's how many people have voted thus far ahead of Election Day

DFW Weather: Weekend rain chances and more storms to start next week

More chances for rain and thunderstorms through early next week

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Dallas breaks ground on new Charlie Pump Station that will serve parts of the southern sector

Demolition Day is the first step towards $325M project to upgrade Harold Simmons Park

Using marijuana to sleep? Well, a new study from UT Dallas says this may be counterproductive

Dallas United for Good group helping with small housing repairs for North Texas seniors

Celebrity chefs teach South Dallas residents how to cook delicious foods with healthy ingredients

Meadows at Ferguson residents say their apartments are unlivable after flooding, holes in the walls and rodents

Dallas police break up party at short-term rental after reports of street racing and gunfire

South Dallas group bringing attention to 2013 plan to improve the neighborhood

Dallas-based recovery program, APAA, uses peer mentorship to help those facing addiction, mental health challenges

North Texas hospitals create food sculptures for a cause, here's who won.

Joppa community wants tougher penalties on TSRM concrete batch plant that operated more than a year without permit

Dallas Public Library makes improvements in helping the unhoused population at their doorstep, but some are still concerned for safety

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