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An estimated 70,000 people are expected to attend the annual convention in downtown Dallas this weekend. Former President Trump is scheduled to speak on Saturday. DALLAS — There was no sign of leadership turmoil at the top of the country's most prominent gun rights organization in the crowded room at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting on Friday. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend this weekend's convention in downtown Dallas, where more than 650 vendors will occupy 14 acres and display rifles, revolvers, ammunition and more. “You get to meet a lot of like-minded people and it's…
Anga Saunders can't help but tell people about what she calls “food apartheid” in the Oak Cliff area.Every week for years, she drove more than 12 miles to Albertsons in Lemon and McKinney to buy fresh fruits and vegetables not available in her area.”Dallas is literally a story of two cities separated by a freeway and a river,” Sanders told an audience at the University of Dallas' West Dallas Center on Thursday. “You can't be the world-class city that Dallas likes to be when more than half of the city is a food desert.”Related:Food bank prepares for drone delivery in…
Community Foundation of Texas names Robert Kent as chief philanthropy officer [Photo: CFT] The Community Foundation of Texas announced that Robert Kent has been selected as chief philanthropy officer and executive team member for CFT, the largest community foundation in Texas and one of the largest community foundations in the United States. Kent will join CFT on June 17 to lead the philanthropy division of grantmaking professionals and provide a strategic vision that aligns CFT's mission with responsive outcomes that positively impact communities. It turns out. “Robert Kent is a strong advocate for North Texas, with extensive community knowledge and…
flash sale Don't miss this deal standard digital access $6 for 1 year Already a subscriber? Login Oakland County Jail (Eileen Wingblad/Media News Group) A Pontiac man who allegedly fled to Texas after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend's uncle to death has been extradited to Michigan to face charges. Juan Ramirez Jr., 31, was arrested a few weeks ago at a bus stop in Dallas, Texas, and is now back in his Pontiac. He was charged Friday in the 50th District Court with second-degree murder in the April 27 killing of Gregory Allen Copeland, 69, and assault with intent to commit…
There's been a lot of misinformation in the news lately about pending changes to the real estate industry and what they mean for home buyers and sellers. As Santa Clara County real estate professionals, we would like to clear up any confusion for our readers. A recent settlement between real estate brokers and the National Association of REALTORS® is changing two things. First, properties listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) will no longer include offers of compensation to buyer agents. Second, home buyers who wish to work with an agent must sign a written contract with that agent before…
There's been a lot of misinformation in the news lately about pending changes to the real estate industry and what they mean for home buyers and sellers. As Santa Clara County real estate professionals, we would like to clear up any confusion for our readers. A recent settlement between real estate brokers and the National Association of REALTORS® is changing two things. First, properties listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) will no longer include offers of compensation to buyer agents. Second, home buyers who wish to work with an agent must sign a written contract with that agent before…
(KMAland) — Assistance continues for residents who were forced to evacuate due to the tornado outbreak late last month.The Iowa Association of Realtors said after severe storms on April 26 brought strong tornadoes to Pottawattamie, Shelby, Harrison, Mills, Ringgold, Union, Crawford, Polk and Clark counties. It is one of the organizations that provides financial assistance to people without homes. Ashlee Kieler is the director of marking and communications for the Iowa Association of Realtors. Keeler said the Iowa Association of Realtors is partnering with the Realtor Relief Foundation to provide housing relief payments of up to $1,500 to displaced residents.“The…
Devon Toews No. 7 of the Colorado Avalanche hits the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 5 of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 15, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Clear the pack with. Sam Hodde/Getty Images The Dallas Stars will face the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The Stars lead the series 3-2 and hope to close out the series with a win tonight.of The avalanche won't go down without a fight The team will aim to force a Game 7.Keep reading…
image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/f483836bfd9dfba1b2b90b15fb624847.pngRealtor Vantage, a leading consulting firm specializing in real estate lead generation, has launched a breakthrough in online lead conversion aimed at helping real estate professionals secure properties from online leads more effectively than ever before. We proudly announce our approach.Jayce McCann, CEO of Realtor Vantage, said: “Realtor Vantage is excited to introduce an innovative service designed to give our clients the ability to convert online leads into listings in a way that sets us apart from our competitors.” Our innovative platform streamlines the process and delivers qualified, motivated leads, making it an essential tool for real estate agents…
Once the school year ends, most homes go on the market and most people want to buy. Meanwhile, the Fed continues to press the pause button on interest rates. According to Georgia real estate brokerage firm Harry Norman Realtors, the number of homes sold in April increased 35% compared to the same period last year. “We are definitely seeing an increase in inventory,” added Harry Norman CEO and President Jenny Bonura, who believes Atlanta is returning to some level of normalcy following the COVID-19 pandemic. . “That's a good thing in that there is certainly demand and it far exceeds…