Dallas city employees returning from recent unpaid furloughs received an unexpected task from management: clean up their offices for a chance to win a pizza lunch. City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert launched the monthlong “Clean the Clutter” initiative across municipal facilities, framing it as an effort to foster organized, accessible, and welcoming workspaces. In a […]
With heat index values climbing between 105 and 115 degrees across Dallas-Fort Worth, staying cool has become a top priority for locals. The National Weather Service continues to issue heat advisories and warnings for the region, prompting residents to seek out air-conditioned spaces and water activities. Here is a guide to the top spots and […]
Summer break is winding down across North Texas as families prepare for the start of the 2026-27 academic year. Most public school districts across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex will welcome students back between early and mid-August. However, select campuses—including several within Dallas ISD—are opting for earlier start dates under alternative calendars designed to mitigate summer […]