Newcomers guide to gardening in North Texas

Are you new to North Texas or new to gardening in the Lone Star State?

This seminar is designed to provide newcomers or those new to growing plants with a foundation to help grow a sustainable, lush and healthy lawn.

Attendees will also learn how to effectily landscape and grow a vegetable garden amidst the challenges that the unique climate and soils of North Central Texas throw our way.

The event is free and open to the public. To register, please call 214-670-3155 or register online at

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The 10 US cities that are growing fast, offering jobs, andpresenting business opportunities – Dallas ranks #4

The global economic outlook is strong, according to recent information from Goldman Sachs. The firm predicts that global growth will reach 4 percent in the next year. The U.S. economy as we head into the new year is showing strong momentum and the unemployment rate is already below what the Federal Reserve deems as sustainable. Overall, the current economic environment is about “as good as it gets,” according to Jan Hatzius, Goldman Sachs’ chief economist.
www.businessinsider.com/the-10-us-cities-that-are-growing-fast-and-offering-more-jobs-2018-1

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Dallas Police Officer protects driver from dangerous crash

Dallas Police Sergeant Shannon Smith, on routine patrol Saturday, January 27, was flagged down by a passing driver, alerting him that there was a disabled vehicle nearby. As Sgt. Smith drove down Skillman to assist the stranded driver, he approached the Lovers Lane intersection. Dallas resident Nate Brinkley was driving with his 14-month-old daughter in the same direction.

As the two cars crossed the intersection, Sgt. Smith saw a car, driving quickly, westbound on Lovers. Sgt. Smith attempted to get his squad car out of the lane, but was struck by the westbound car. As the squad car was hit, it spun in the intersection, hitting the front of Brinkley’s SUV, before coming to a stop on the sidewalk.

Brinkley believes that if Sgt. Smith hadn’t been there, he and his daughter may have been badly hurt.

“I’m just very grateful to him,” Brinkley said. “Thanks to him, my daughter is perfect.” He also said he hopes to meet with Sgt. Smith and thank him in person.

As a supervisor, Sgt. Smith could have directed one of his officers to assist the stranded motorist, but chose to respond himself. Because of that, he protected Brinkley and his daughter.

“I love what I do,” said Sgt. Smith. “I’m glad I could help.”

(Image courtesy of Nate Brinkley)

 

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New signs at Love Field ease pick ups

Dallas Love Field Airport has expanded the Transportation Network Companies (TNC) curb space, giving vehicles additional space of 120 feet.

Now, signs are marked with numbers 1 through 5 to help customers and drivers arrange where their ride can meet them for pick up.

Limos and shared ride shuttles (Super, Go and City) will now pick up in Garage A, Level 1, Row E. These spaces are intended for drivers who have a pick up in progress to park and meet their customers on the curb or in the terminal.

 

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Mayor Mike Rawlings receives National Award for Local Arts Leadership

During his trip to the Conference of Mayors, Dallas Mayor Michael S. Rawlings received the 2018 National Award for Local Arts from the United States Conference of Mayors and Americans for the Arts in Washington, DC.

During his tenure as Mayor, Rawlings has focused on the impact and importance of the arts, which boost both the economy and quality of life for Dallas residents. In his first term, he started Dallas Arts Week to highlight on Dallas’ arts organizations and work. In 2017, it was expanded to the entire month of April.

Mayor Rawlings also backed creating cultural policy for Dallas, supporting the creation of the Office of Cultural Affairs, and using the City’s hotel occupancy tax to fund the arts. The Mayor also supported creating a marketing fund from the Tourism Public Improvement District, which provides over $1 million to arts and cultural programs that bring tourists to Dallas.

“I am deeply honored to join the distinguished list of leaders who have received this award from Americans for the Arts,” said Rawlings. “The arts lift us up and make life worth living. This really isn’t about me. It is truly a team effort, and Dallas would not be the burgeoning international arts destination that it has become in recent years without our residents, artists, arts organizations, businesses and our philanthropic community coming together to elevate the creative industry and our city’s cultural vibrancy. I am proud to serve as their mayor, and I dedicate this award to them.”

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City invites public to Housing policy meetings

The City of Dallas is seeking resident feedback at several town hall meetings. The purpose of these meetings are to get insight from citizens on four topics:

• How Residential Development gets Financed
• How to Reduce Development / Rehab Costs
• How to Increase Access to Capital
• Programs, Tools and strategies to increase housing production

Please attend either an in person meeting or a virtual town hall to give your feedback.

Topic	Dates	Locations
How Residential Development gets Financed	1/27 Saturday 10AM-12NOON 1/29 Monday Virtual & Recorded 6-7:30pm	Pleasant Grove Library, 7310 Lake June Road, Dallas, TX 75217 City Hall Room Briefing Room
How to Reduce Development / Rehab Costs	1/31 Wednesday Virtual & Recorded 2/3 Saturday 10AM-12NOON	City Hall Room Briefing Room Hampton-Illinois Branch Library, 2951 South Hampton Road, Dallas, TX 75224
How to Increase Access to Capital	2/13 Tuesday Virtual & Recording 4-6PM 2/17 Saturday 10AM-12NOON	City Hall Briefing Room Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak Street, Dallas, TX 75204
Programs, Tools and strategies to increase housing production	2/23 Virtual & Recorded 2/26 Monday 4-6 PM	City Hall Briefing Room West Dallas MultiPurpose Center, 2828 Fish Trap Road, Dallas, TX 75212

Market Value Analysis Presentation 

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Growth continues in Pleasant Grove with Workforce Solutions Center

Dallas’ Pleasant Grove neighborhood is home to a brand-new Workforce Solutions center. Designed to deliver a system of services that complement economic development, the center is in the heart of Pleasant Grove at newly rebuilt Pleasant Grove Library on South Buckner Boulevard. Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas has a long-term lease for the facility, the eighth of its kind in Dallas County, and will operate daily on a Monday through Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center will have over 25 full time staffers on hand to assist employers and job seekers.

Resources at the center will include a resource room for free computer access, seminars on resume preparation, interviewing skills, scholarships for training as well as childcare information and resources and educational programs to achieve English skills.

Mayor Mike Rawlings and Dallas District 5 Councilmember Rickey Callahan were on hand for the official ribbon-cutting of the center, an outgrowth of the Mayor’s GrowSouth campaign called Pleasant Grove Now.

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