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Go Here: Open Houses to Check Out May 29 and 30
While many will be using a three-day weekend to head to points outside Dallas, if you're in the market for a home, there are a handful of open houses this weekend to check out.
$2.5M Needed to Preserve Historic Central Christian Church
A Park Cities Presbyterian church staff member is working to save the historic Central Christian Church at 4711 Westside Drive.
Real Talk: Eurico Francisco
“Dallas is the largest American city without a school of architecture or design inside its city limits.”
Philanthropy
Best Friends Animal Society Awarded Meadows Grant
The Meadows Foundation has given $100,000 to the dogs (and the cats), Best Friends Animal Society announced.
Stayin’ Alive: What Bills Are Still in Play As Clock Runs Out?
Sine die. Latin for “without a day,” it’s also Texan for “this once every two years simultaneous debacle and demonstration of democracy is almost over.”
Patrick Calls For June Special Session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday is asking Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session of the Texas Legislature in June to advance three pieces of GOP-backed legislation that died in the Texas House at midnight on Tuesday.
North Texas Giving Day Season Opens
The 2021 Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day launched with the announcement of Amazon as the event’s inaugural presenting sponsor.
Nominations Open For Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Nominations are open for the 38th Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards. The Governor's Volunteer Awards are administered by OneStar Foundation and are an opportunity for the state of Texas to honor the exemplary service and volunteerism of individuals and organizations making a significant impact in communities across the state.
Pershing Kindergarten Teacher Finds Joy in 17-Year Career
Jose Armendariz didn’t start out as a teacher. But 17 years after embarking on a career as an elementary school educator, he’s earned a spot among the teachers that are considered Dallas ISD’s best.
ERCOT To Test Emergency Communications Tonight
If you get an emergency alert from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (or ERCOT) tonight, don't panic -- it's only a test.
Camps
YMCA Opportunities: Get Paid To Go to Camp
The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is hiring for such part-time positions as lifeguards, swim instructors, and camp counselors and paying retention bonuses to those who work all summer.