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North Texas Giving Day Raises $63.9 Million

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Maria Lawson 0 Comments FP

The 15th-annual event fell on Sept. 21 and raised funds for 3,249 nonprofits.

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State Sen. Nathan Johnson Announces Priority Legislation

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Maria Lawson 0 Comments PHN

For the 88th session, he is focusing on reliable energy, the criminal justice system, schools, early prevention to reduce healthcare costs, and a strategy to expand Medicaid.

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Dallas Historical Society to Celebrate Texas Independence Day

February 14, 2023February 16, 2023 Maria Lawson 0 Comments

The Feb. 25 event will showcase the spirit and pride that Texans hold.

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Explore the Alamo, Other Great Exhibits at the Hall of State

November 1, 2022October 29, 2022 William Taylor 0 Comments Dallas Historical Society, FP, Hall of State, Hall of State in Fair Park, Karl Chiao

Is it possible to pick a favorite with 3 million items in the archives and artifact collections of the Dallas Historical Society (DHS)?

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Texas Auto Show Announces 2023 Lineup

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Maria Lawson 0 Comments FP

The auto show at the State Fair of Texas opened Sept. 30, with vehicles from Chevrolet, Ford, Nissan, Dodge Ram, and Toyota.

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State Fair Announces New Attractions, Entertainment Lineups, Rodeos For 2022

June 27, 2022 Rachel Snyder 0 Comments FP

The State Fair of Texas recently announced the free lineup for the 2022 fair, featuring more than 100 activities during all 24 days.

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African American Museum’s Texas Black Invitational Rodeo Returns to Fair Park

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Carley Hutchison 0 Comments African American Museum, Fair Park, FP, Juneteenth, rodeo

Grab your cowboy hats, boots, and buckles, and ride on over to the 33rd Texas Black Invitational Rodeo as the beloved event returns on Juneteenth weekend at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at the Fair Park Coliseum.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Easily Defeats George P. Bush in GOP Primary Runoff

May 24, 2022May 25, 2022 Contributor 0 Comments PHN

Embattled incumbent Attorney General Ken Paxton beat out Land Commissioner George P. Bush on Tuesday in the Republican primary runoff as Texas GOP voters picked a beleaguered candidate with legal and personal scandals over the last remaining Bush to serve in public office. Decision Desk called the race early for Paxton, about 40 minutes after polls closed.

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State Fair Awards Nearly $150,000 In Grants

April 29, 2022May 4, 2022 Staff Report 0 Comments GIVINGPEOPLE

The State Fair of Texas recently announced more than $148,000 in grants and sponsorships was awarded to 23 organizations in the southern sector of Dallas during the first grant cycle of the 2022 year. Ten organizations are first-time State Fair of Texas grant recipients.