Dallas

2024 - 6 - 13

Dallas Faces Legal Settlements and Exciting Project Developments

Dallas Build Expo - Dallas City Council - Dallas County - Dallas police - Extu - Southern Gateway Park - SWAT standoff

Dallas city council approves $740k in legal settlements, while Southern Gateway project receives $1M grant for elevated plaza. Dallas police and SWAT in standoff with barricaded suspect near SMU.

Dallas, the vibrant city in Texas, is currently making headlines for its legal matters and exciting urban developments. The Dallas City Council has approved spending nearly $740,000 to settle cases related to vehicle collisions, shedding light on the city's commitment to resolving legal issues efficiently. In a separate positive development, the Southern Gateway Park project has received a remarkable $1 million grant for an elevated plaza, marking a significant step towards enhancing the city's infrastructure and community spaces.

The Southern Gateway project, with a budget of $82 million, aims to create a 5.5-acre park over Interstate 35, connecting East and West Oak Cliff. This innovative project is set to serve as a 'park with a purpose,' offering a unique outdoor experience for residents and visitors alike. Additionally, the project's location adjacent to major neighborhoods highlights Dallas's dedication to creating inclusive and accessible recreational spaces for its residents.

In a contrasting event, Dallas police and SWAT teams are currently engaged in a standoff with a barricaded suspect near SMU. The unfolding situation in northeast Dallas has captured the attention of residents and law enforcement agencies, showcasing the dedication of authorities in ensuring public safety and resolving potentially dangerous incidents effectively.

In summary, Dallas is a city of dynamic contrasts, balancing legal settlements with visionary urban projects and responding swiftly to challenging situations to uphold community safety and well-being. The recent developments underscore the city's resilience and commitment to progress, making it a fascinating and evolving metropolis.

Interesting Fact: The Southern Gateway project is designed to improve connectivity between different parts of Dallas, emphasizing the city's focus on enhancing transportation infrastructure.

Interesting Fact: Dallas has a rich history of urban development and cultural diversity, reflected in its ongoing initiatives to create inclusive public spaces and innovative projects.

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Dallas could pay up to $740k in legal settlements. The reason? City ... (KERA News)

The Dallas City Council has approved spending almost $740,000 to settle cases involving vehicle collisions. In each of the payouts approved during ...

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Southern Gateway Park Announces $1M Grant For Elevated Plaza ... (candysdirt.com)

The $82 million, 5.5-acre Southern Gateway project over Interstate 35 will connect East and West Oak Cliff and serve as a “park with a purpose' adjacent to ...

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Dallas police, SWAT in standoff with barricaded suspect near SMU (WFAA.com)

Dallas Police and SWAT teams are responding to a barricaded subject in an apartment building in northeast Dallas near SMU.

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Hours-long SWAT standoff in northeast Dallas still underway (FOX 4 Dallas)

The standoff started just after midnight on Thursday in the 5900 block of Sandhurst Lane, which is in a neighborhood near Skillman Street and Lovers Lane where ...

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9 things to do around Dallas County this weekend include BACooN ... (desmoinesregister.com)

Shop local businesses, enjoy a rodeo, ride bikes while enjoying bacon, look for birds while hiking and more things to do around Dallas County.

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1 person arrested after hours-long standoff in Northeast Dallas ... (Audacy)

An hours-long standoff came to an end without any injuries Thursday morning at an apartment complex in Northeast Dallas, police say.

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Western Pacific opens new location in Dallas, TX (LBM Journal)

Michael Sowards will serve as the branch manager for the new location. He is an experienced industry expert with deep roots in the Dallas millwork market. “ ...

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Extu's Successful Introduction at Dallas Build Expo (PRNewswire)

PRNewswire/ -- Extu, a leading innovator of marketing technology for the building industry, made a strong impact at the Dallas Build Expo held on April 23rd ...

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Half a century of heritage: the Dallas African American Museum ... (KERA News)

From the uniquely shaped floor tiling that visitors constantly walk on, to the colorful paintings made by African-American artists that decorate every wall.

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Silver Alert: 88-year-old Myrtle Polk still missing in Dallas (FOX 4 Dallas)

Police and loved ones are still searching for an elderly woman who disappeared earlier this week in Dallas.

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Dallas PD, Singing Hills Church searching for 88-year-old missing ... (WFAA.com)

Myrtle Polk's family said she was last seen on Saturday. They knew something was wrong when she didn't show up to church on Sunday.

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Dallas police seek publics help to locate teen murder suspect (Tyler Morning Telegraph)

DALLAS, Texas — Dallas Police are asking for the public's help to locate 17-year-old Pablo Veliz, who is wanted in connection with two homicides.

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Dallas police search for 17-year-old in connection to 2 murders (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)

The department has issued two arrest warrants for Pablo Veliz, 17, in connection with a murder case from last month, and another from December of 2023. Veliz ...

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Dallas police searching for suspect, 17, in 2 Pleasant Grove murders (FOX 4 Dallas)

17-year-old Pablo Veliz is a suspect in connection to separate murders in 2023 and 2024.

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Dallas police seeking public's help in finding teenage suspect in two ... (Audacy)

The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a teenage suspect tied to two homicide investigations. Police are searching for ...

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Dallas Passes Resolution Opposing Elevated High-Speed Rail ... (The Texan)

The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a resolution that it characterized as a “pause” on plans to extend an anticipated high-speed rail line through ...

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Dallas City Council grinds Texas high speed rail project to a halt (Chron)

Dallas City Council passed resolution outlining that they would oppose the plan to connect Dallas and Fort Worth with a bullet train line until a study is ...

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Dallas city leaders 'pause' support for high speed rail to Arlington ... (KERA News)

Council members voted nearly unanimously to halt support for an above-ground passenger rail line to Arlington and Fort Worth.

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Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker challenges Dallas opposition to high ... (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said high-speed rail will be integral to future mobility and economic growth of the Metroplex and all of Texas.

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Creating Connections Design Contest at Thanksgiving Square tries ... (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

NBC Universal, Inc. This is national loneliness awareness week. Teams from across the country are in Dallas' Thanksgiving Square testing designs to combat ...

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Texas' High-Speed Rail Plan Suffers Blow (Newsweek)

Dallas City Council won't approve plans for a new high-speed railway until an economic impact assessment is completed.

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Closed Carte Blanche in Dallas to reopen as La Rue Doughnuts in ... (The Dallas Morning News)

Crullers — a favorite at Carte Blanche — will be on the menu at the Trinity Groves shop.

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Carte Blanche chef team to open doughnut shop at Dallas' Trinity ... (CultureMap Dallas)

A loss for Dallas foodies has become a major win for doughnut fans with the soon-to-open La Rue Doughnuts, a doughnut shop opening in the former Cake Bar ...

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Dallas Wings suffer sixth-straight loss to Seattle Storm (The Shorthorn)

Dallas Wings guard Sevgi Uzun signals toward teammates during a game against the Seattle Storm on June 13 at College Park Center. Uzun scored two points.

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"Strangest home in Dallas" is back on the market (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)

Listed at $2.4 million, it has no kitchen or bedrooms and just one tiny bathroom.

Dallas Wings Close Out Commissioner's Cup With Setback to ... (Dallas Wings)

Arlington, TX (June 13, 2024) – The Dallas Wings concluded play in the Commissioner's Cup Thursday night on ESPN with a 92-84 setback to the visiting ...

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Storm continue strong play with road win over Dallas Wings (The Seattle Times)

Skylar Diggins-Smith's 21 points led a balanced attack Thursday as the Storm took down Dallas 92-84 for their eighth win in nine games.

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Diggins-Smith and Loyd combine for 40 points, Storm hand the ... (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 21 points and Jewell Loyd added 19 as the Seattle Storm beat the Dallas Wings 92-84.

Diggins-Smith, Loyd lead Storm to win over Wings (TSN)

Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 21 points, Jewell Loyd added 19 and the Seattle Storm beat the Dallas Wings 92-84 on Thursday night. Seattle (9-4) has won eight ...

Seattle 92, Dallas 84 (seattlepi.com)

Steals: 12 (Loyd 4, Magbegor 4, Diggins-Smith 2, Ogwumike 2). Technical Fouls: coach Noelle Quinn, 6:39 third. Advertisement.

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