Top tips for safe driving during winter weather

Road conditions can quickly turn dangerous when driving during winter weather conditions. If you don’t have to get on the road, don’t. If you do, we have a list of the top tips for safe driving during winter weather conditions, courtesy of TxDOT.

• Slow down. Speed limits are based on normal road and weather conditions, not winter weather.
• Maintain at least three times the normal following distance on snow or ice.
• Watch carefully for snow removal equipment and stay at least 200 feet behind snow plows.
• Use extra caution on bridges, ramps, overpasses, and shaded areas as they tend to freeze first.
• If your vehicle starts to slide, ease off the gas pedal or brakes. Steer into the direction of the skid until you have regained traction. Then straighten your vehicle.

Pay attention to your local news sources for updates on winter weather.

For roadside assistance call (800) 525-5555.

For current road information call (800) 452-9292.

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City Manager names Dominique Artis as Dallas’ new Fire Chief

Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax announced the appointment of Dominique Artis to the position of Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) Fire Chief. Artis will begin leading the 2000-member department effective December 28, 2018.

As DFR’s new chief administrator, Artis will focus on ensuring the safety of all DFR personnel and continuing to deliver the best service to Dallas residents remains a top priority for the department.

A Dallas native, Artis served as DFR’s Assistant Chief of Administration and Training prior to his appointment. Over his 23-year career with the department, he rose up through the DFR ranks and has served in various capacities including Lieutenant over Fire Control and Rescue, Captain of EMS Administration, and Deputy Chief of Operations.

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‘Tis the season to give!

Dallas Animal Services is running low on a few key supplies to keep our furry friends in tip-top shape and entertained for the holidays. Below is a list of the items needed:

• Bath towels (new or used)
• Blankets (new or used)
• Dog treats
• Kong toys
• Unscented baby wipes
• Tough dog & cat toys
• Wire dog kennels (all sizes)
• Plastic cat carriers

Items can be dropped off at DAS’ North or West Dallas locations during normal hours for shipped to the shelter. Or you can visit our wish list on Amazon.com

 

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Monticello exhibit extended: See the exhibit that is re-writing American history

Due to popular demand, the groundbreaking exhibit, Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty is extended through January 21, 2019.  The exhibit is hosted at Fair Park’s African American Museum, and details the life of the nation’s third President, Thomas Jefferson and those enslaved on his Virginia Plantation, called Monticello.   

The landmark exhibition features a special section dedicated to Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman who was mother to several of Jefferson’s children as well as archaeological objects about several other enslaved families excavated from the property.  

“The Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello exhibition brings to life a part of American history rarely told – it humanizes the enslaved families who lived at Monticello and showcases the extraordinary contributions they made,” said Dr. Harry Robinson, Jr., founder, president, and CEO of the African American Museum, Dallas. “We are extremely pleased that a very diverse array of visitors from across North Texas and beyond have not only embraced this exhibition but have been moved by its powerful message.”  

Join the nearly 70,000 people in Dallas who’ve already seen this exhibit by visiting MonticelloInDallas.com to learn more about exhibition times and tickets.

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What you need to know about trash pickup during the Holidays

The Sanitation Department is changing its pickup schedule for the upcoming holiday season. Please review the information below to see if your trash pickup is affected.

Christmas Day & New Year’s Day

• TUESDAY customer garbage and recycling items will be picked up on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2018, and WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019.  Items should be placed for collection no later than 7 a.m.
• McCommas Bluff Landfill, all Transfer Stations, and Sanitation Administrative Offices will be closed.

WEDNESDAY, December 26th & WEDNESDAY, January 2^nd

• All Transfer Stations will be closed to the public.

Sanitation Services is no longer accepting and recycling old Christmas trees.

 

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Dallas Water Utilities Payment System Maintenance Outage

ENGLISH

The City of Dallas will be performing system maintenance Sunday, November 4th from 1:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. You will not be able to process online or telephone payments to Dallas Water Utilities during this time.  Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause you. For alternative Dallas Water Utilities payment locations, please visit

SPANISH

La Ciudad de Dallas estará realizando mantenimiento al sistema el domingo 4 de noviembre entre las 1:00 a.m. y 8:00 a.m.  Durante este tiempo no se podrán procesar pagos por Internet o teléfono. Por favor acepte nuestras disculpas por la inconveniencia que esto le cause.  Haga clic aquí para saber los lugares alternos donde se puede hacer el pago.

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Genealogy Roadshow co-host to visit Dallas Public Library Dec. 20

Kenyatta D. Berry, co-host of the PBS series Genealogy Roadshow, will be at the Dallas Public Library Dec. 20 to discuss genealogy, family history, and her new book The Family Tree Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Uncovering Your Ancestry and Researching Genealogy. 

The free event, A Conversation with Kenyatta D. Berry will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 in the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Auditorium, 1515 Young St., first floor.

“We are very pleased to welcome Kenyatta D. Berry to the Dallas Public Library,” said Dallas Public Library Genealogy & History Unit Manager Stephanie Bennett.  “It’s a great opportunity for the public to learn more about discovering their own family history.”

Kenyatta D. Berry is a professional genealogist, lecturer, writer, attorney and television personality. Her genealogy career spans more than 20 years of data collection, in-depth genealogical research, and historical content. Kenyatta’s vast knowledge in the areas of African American genealogy, slave ancestral research, and DNA analysis has made her an invaluable “go to” source around the world. She’s also been featured in publications such as Black Enterprise and the Wall Street Journal.

Interviewing Kenyatta at the Dec. 20 event will be Lisa Louise Cooke, an internationally known genealogy lecturer and author of genealogy publications, podcasts and videos.

Berry’s presentation at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library is made possible by FamilyTree DNA, the Dallas Genealogical Society and the Dallas Public Library’s Genealogy & History Division.

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Public assistance needed to clear shelter

Dallas Animal Services (DAS)  has an immediate need for people to adopt or foster dogs in their shelter.  The shelter is at capacity and expecting 400 more dogs to arrive before the end of the weekend.

DAS is offering $5 adoptions on all animals six months of age and older. Fostering is also available for medium and large dogs. The foster team at DAS is available to help train and match potential fosters with dogs that fit their needs.

They can be reached at DASFoster@dallascityhall.com.

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Economic Development of Red Bird Mall continues with new Starbucks

Starbucks is the latest business to commit to GrowSouth’s Reimagine Redbird initiative. Dallas community leaders gathered at Red Bird mall today to celebrate the opening of the new Starbucks and praise the chain for investing in Southern Dallas.

“They saw what Peter Brodsky (Red Bird Mall developer) is doing and that this city is investing $22 million in this area.” Mayor Mike Rawlings, “So I’m so glad that Starbucks has come along with it.”  Mayor Rawlings continued, “opportunities like this show the future is very, very bright.”

The Red Bird Mall location is part of Starbucks’ Community Store initiative, which is committed to hiring 100,000 Opportunity Youth by 2020.  It connects youth to education and meaningful employment opportunities association with in-store training programs. Dallas is the first Community Store in Texas and the 12^th nationally.

The Red Bird Mall location was built by 3i Contracting, a local minority contractor. Starbucks also contracted with Dallas based artist collective Sour Grapes to create a custom mural inside of the store.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Casey Thomas, II, Councilmember Tennell Atkins, Councilmember Lee Kleinman, and Councilmember Adam McGough attended the opening as well as Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price and representatives from Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson.

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Dallas Love Field Earns Level Two Carbon Accreditation

Airports Council International and Airport Carbon Accreditation recently recognized Dallas Love Field with level two (reduction) carbon accreditation for taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint.

Love Field earned level one (mapping) accreditation a year ago after developing a Department of Aviation-wide policy statement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and completing a verified carbon footprint for 2015.

In its promotion to level two accreditation, Love Field showed a reduction in carbon emissions in 2017 related to its average carbon emissions in 2015 and 2016. The airport also developed a carbon management plan, a requirement for level two accreditation.

“I am proud of the entire Aviation team, especially our Environmental group for reaching this accreditation,” Department of Aviation Director Mark Duebner said. “Reducing our carbon footprint is a pillar of the airport’s continued success, so this is a substantial achievement.

Airport Carbon Accreditation is the only institutionally-endorsed, carbon management certification standard for airports. Airport Carbon Accreditation has four levels of carbon reduction – mapping, reduction, optimization, and neutrality.

Love Field had 7.8 million enplaned passengers in 2017 and is expected to surpass the 8 million mark in 2018. With passenger growth continuing, Love Field is committed to reducing carbon emissions by 10 percent per enplaned passenger below 2015 levels by 2025.

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Affordable Housing Expert teaches Tax Credit 101 class for City Staff and Policymakers

City staff and local policymakers learned how to better apply for federal and state tax credit programs from industry expert Diana McIver through her Tax Credit 101 class at Dallas City Hall on Tuesday, November 27.

“The Housing Tax Credit is the major funding tool for affordable housing in Texas today and the more informed a community can be on how to use this tool wisely and effectively, the greater its success in reaching affordable housing goals,” said Ms. McIver.

50 people attended the class and took home actionable information. The class was sponsored by the Office of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization and Texas Real Estate Commission.

“This is a really incredible opportunity for people interested in learning how Tax Credits work, as well as how to best apply for them when developing projects or policy, said Dallas Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Director David Noguera.

Watch the Tax Credit 101 class here:

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