June 28, 2021 When Lesa Roe left NASA as its second-in-command to take the reins as chancellor of the University of North Texas system, there were questions about how much her skill as a high-level space agency administrator would translate to the world of academia. Her answer Monday was clear. “It translates,” Roe said as […]
June 28, 2021 Last year, Doritos launched its #AmplifyBlackVoices initiative to take meaningful action and push for real change when it comes to social equity. To further this mission, Doritos—a brand from Plano-based Frito-Lay—is now launching SOLID BLACK to share stories of Black joy, strength, and resilience. Doritos plans to invest more than $5 million […]
June 28, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic appeared to undo years of improvement for Texas students meeting grade requirements in reading and math, with students who did most of their schooling remotely suffering “significant declines” compared to those who attended in person, according to standardized test results released Monday by the Texas Education Agency. In districts […]
June 23, 2021 School’s out, but Dallas ISD will continue to provide free meals to students during the summer break. The district’s curbside pickup program will be available at participating schools every Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Children aged 1 through 18 are eligible for the free meals, along with 19-year-old students currently […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sets July 8 date for special legislative session on voting bill, other issues
June 22, 2021 Gov. Greg Abbott has set a special session of the Texas Legislature starting July 8, his office announced Tuesday. Abbott’s office did not specify what legislative priorities will be included on the special session agenda and said in an advisory that such items “will be announced prior to the convening of the […]
June 23, 2021 May’s job growth for Texas and the U.S. was disappointing, but Dallas-Plano-Irving has a different story. The eastern side of the metro area created 17,400 jobs last month, accounting for half the new jobs statewide. That’s more than double its usual share and easily led Texas metros. May’s job gains also were […]
June 22, 2021 Emerging Texas entrepreneurs are getting a major boost from two leading local organizations-Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and Capital Factory-that could spur innovative health and technology solutions serving customers across the state. Dallas’ C1 Innovation Lab, in partnership with BCBSTX, has entered into a collaboration with Capital Factory to […]
June 23, 2021 May’s job growth for Texas and the U.S. was disappointing, but Dallas-Plano-Irving has a different story. The eastern side of the metro area created 17,400 jobs last month, accounting for half the new jobs statewide. That’s more than double its usual share and easily led Texas metros. May’s job gains also were […]
June 22, 2021 Emerging Texas entrepreneurs are getting a major boost from two leading local organizations-Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and Capital Factory-that could spur innovative health and technology solutions serving customers across the state. Dallas’ C1 Innovation Lab, in partnership with BCBSTX, has entered into a collaboration with Capital Factory to […]
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