DALLAS, TX (September 14, 2020) The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce, for the first time ever, you can enjoy some of the iconic sights and tastes of the State Fair of Texas from the comfort of your own home. The State Fair of Texas’s mission is to celebrate all things Texan, and […]
Voting also open to choose design for race day T-shirt ROCKWALL, TX – September 10, 2020 — Registration is now open for the 53rd annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, a tradition that takes place Thanksgiving Day morning, Thursday, Nov. 26. For the first time this year, participants can choose to run or walk the race […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 9, 2020 — The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas announced it has created a new executive leadership position to advance the Dallas Y’s efforts to achieve race and gender equity within the Y and in the greater Dallas community. Rodrigua Ross, nationally recognized as a leader on diversity and inclusion issues for […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 8, 2020 — Dunkin’, the official coffee partner of the Dallas Cowboys, today announced it is celebrating the return of football with its new “Cowboys Game Day” free coffee offer to keep fans running all season long. Beginning Sunday, September 13, and continuing throughout the season, Dunkin’ guests and Cowboys fans […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 2, 2020 — The Dallas Sidekicks Dancers, a professional dance team supporting the Dallas Sidekicks of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL), have announced their 2020-2021 Dance Team. Applicants were judged on being well-spoken and their ability to learn and perform a dance routine with passion and flair. The team will […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) – August 28, 2020 – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who do not show signs of COVID-19 do not necessarily need to be tested. The CDC has modified testing guidance. The modified guidance includes: If you have been in close contact (within 6 feet) of a person with a […]
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proposing changes to regulations regarding harmful or potentially harmful fish, shellfish and aquatic plants. The proposed changes significantly reorganize the existing rules to enhance accessibility, meet the changing needs of the regulated community, and address current and potential future threats posed by these exotic species. The […]
TERRELL, TX (August 28, 2020) – Transit drivers will receive a pay increase, effective Sept. 6, in recognition of their consistent performance and the agency’s solid growth projections in counties east and south of the City of Dallas. On Tuesday (Aug. 25), the Board of Directors approved raises for drivers currently on board as well […]
DALLAS – Fair Park First and Spectra, the public-private partnership charged with managing Fair Park, is hosting Fair Park Volunteer Day on Saturday, September 12 from 8 a.m. until noon at Fair Park. People interested in participating in this family-friendly volunteer opportunity can sign up online at www.fairpark.org/volunteer. A lot goes into maintaining and enhancing […]
DALLAS, TEXAS – August 27, 2020 – For the first time in its 134-year history, the State Fair of Texas is thrilled to introduce the Big Tex® Fair Food Drive-Thru – a special event for 2020 in lieu of the annual 24-day exhibition. Saddle up for the ride of the year, Fair fanatics – you asked, […]