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In Dallas, misbehaving students can receive community service and tutoring instead of attending alternative schools.DISD leaders want to provide more options for dealing with troubled students, potentially including parenting classes for parents.School districts have long faced intense scrutiny over the disciplinary methods they use to address student misconduct, and Dallas Independent School District officials are considering changes to their conduct code that could result in students doing community service at alternative schools rather than prison time. Keisha Crowder Davis, the district’s director of student engagement and support, said the idea is to give campus administrators new tools to address behavioral…

Popular Dallas-based restaurant Blancheaholics is making waves in the culinary world thanks to the “Keith Lee effect” and an influential partnership with Microsoft. As part of “The Reheat” video series, Jesse Washington’s Brunchaholics has been gaining attention for their impressive growth and success following Keith Lee’s visit earlier this year. Other black-owned businesses featured in the series include Las Vegas restaurant Pretty Soul Kitchen and New Orleans restaurant Monday’s. A well-known food critic and small business advocate, Lee is dedicated to highlighting local entrepreneurs, especially Black-owned restaurants. His food reviews have gone viral and his work to highlight small businesses…

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 UIL Baseball State Tournament: Below are full state tournament results for Dallas-area teams.UIL Baseball State ChampionshipsSemi-finals6A ClassPearlland 2, Flower Mound 1Tomball 2, SA Johnson 0Championship: Tomball 4, Pearland 15A ClassLovejoy 4, Magnolia West 0Grapevine 2, Leander Routh 1Championship: Grapevine 6, Lovejoy 5Class 4ACC Calallen 3, Long. Spring Hill 2 (8 innings)Texas Liberty Eylau 3, Canyon 1Championship: Liberty Eylau 3, CC Calalen 1Class 3ABlock 5, CC London 2Franklin 5, Gunter 4Championship: Franklin 7, Block 4Class 2ACollinsville 10, Centerville 0 (6 innings)Holly 4, Flatonia 3 (8 innings)Championship: Collinsville 9, Holly 0Class AFayetteville 19,…

Downtown Dallas is a hub of culture and cuisine, offering various restaurants that cater to all tastes and preferences.Whether you’re looking for fine dining, casual eateries, or something else, this area has it all.The culinary scene here is diverse and dynamic, reflecting the city’s rich food culture.Exploring Downtown Dallas’s dining scene reveals many destinations that are sure to impress. From elegant restaurants offering gourmet dishes to cozy cafes serving delightful treats, there’s something for everyone. In fact, according to a survey, Downtown Dallas is home to over 200 restaurants, making it one of the top dining hubs in the city.As we…

A Kentucky native and Tennessee resident, he is the Lone Star State’s largest landowner.Tobacco magnate Brad Kelly owns 940,000 acres in the state, mostly in the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas, according to the 2024 Land Report 100.Mr Kelly made his fortune selling Commonwealth Brands, a discount cigarette brand he founded, before buying and selling Lonely Planet travel guides and getting involved in spirits distilling, thoroughbred horse breeding and racing.Related:The real estate company owns 45 acres of land to properly manage Trinity Groves.The largest ranch property in Kelly’s Texas portfolio is Brewster Ranch, a collection of 28 properties covering an…

and othersLet’s be honest: At least half of us peruse Zillow out of pure curiosity. The chance to peek behind the curtain of exterior glamour is irresistible, especially when a truly eye-catching exterior suddenly becomes available for purchase. 1211 N Winnetka Avenue is one such home. New to the Dallas real estate market for just under $1.2 million, the Kessler Park property has an interior that’s just as intriguing as its gorgeous, storybook exterior. But the 1937 Tudor also fulfils a classic tenet of Zillow voyeurism: wish fulfillment. Sure, 1121 N Winnetka features impressive cathedral ceilings, an updated kitchen and…

EL PASO – Texas Democrats are choosing a different path than the state’s Republican Party and will not close the primary to prevent independent and Republican-leaning voters from participating.Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa said delegates to the state party’s convention this week will not be asked to adopt such rules changes.”We want people to join our party,” Hinojosa said. Dallas Morning News”There are a lot of Republicans who are frustrated with the insanity of the Republican Party. We’re opening the door to them.”Last month, the Texas Republican Party changed its rules to hold a closed primary election, aimed at…

While despair is often the reaction to misguided Texas women’s health policies, the Dallas-based Institute to Fight Child Poverty has scored another victory with a practical reproductive and maternal health initiative that everyone can agree on.The solution is clear when we look at the facts.Many Dallas County women become pregnant before they are ready to start a family, and the county’s teen birth rate is 23.2 per 1,000, higher than the state and national averages.Many local women attend community college, but 70 percent don’t have access to the contraception they want; Dallas College only provides condoms and referrals.CPAL aimed to…

Walmart will soon offer a Wing drone delivery option on its app for some customer areas in North Texas. [Photo: Walmart] Walmart announced in January that it would expand its aerial delivery footprint in North Texas to offer drone delivery to up to 75% of Dallas-Fort Worth area residents. The expansion includes stores in more than 30 towns and municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, marking the first time a U.S. retailer will offer drone delivery to so many households in a single market. “Drone delivery is not just a futuristic concept — it’s happening now and will soon be…

[Rendering via DataNovaX] The data center boom in Dallas-Fort Worth and North Texas shows no signs of slowing. Wylie-based custom data center provider DataNovaX today announced its first campus in Wichita Falls with the construction of its $1 billion Pioneer Park project, an effort it aims to be a “superior alternative” to Dallas-Fort Worth’s tough data center connectivity market. Ahmed Abdelgani, Founder and CEO of DataNovaX According to CEO Ahmed Abdelgani, the region’s abundant resources and business incentives create a “very welcoming environment” for hyperscalers, data center operators, government agencies and large enterprises. Data centers are currently hosting customers at…