T. Boone Pickens pushes his energy plan to packed house at UT-Dallas
The billionaire oil-baron has a plan for getting America off of foreign oil.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Economics
Economics
Recession woes penetrate Highland Park and University Park “bubble”
It may not be spoken of out loud, but news of harder financial times is whispered through inner circles.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association ratifies contract with company
Over 87% of pilots voted in favor of the new contract, with a voter participation rate over 93%.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
United Supermarkets to build logistics center in Alliance Global Hub in Roanoke
The facility will be located on Freedom Drive in Roanoke, just west of Flower Mound.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Nine north Texas businesses honored for positively affecting community and economy
Among them was the new AT&T Performing Arts Center, which received the "community catalyst" award.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Fort Worth’s new Carter Blood Care headquarters features excessive parking
It’s a rather unfortunate development in some ways, but serves as a good example of the differences brought about by the new form-based code.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
New Huffhines Recreation Center opens in Richardson
The ribbon cutting featured twisted orange and red ribbons, symbolizing Texas and OU, who were playing their rival game that day with yet another connection to sports and recreation.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Importance of financial planning for North Texans in an uncertain economy
Part 1: Get off the roller coaster and get a financial plan.
A financial plan can help you negotiate the twists and turns of the market because your investment strategy is based on your own situation and goals — not what the market is doing at the moment.
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
Dallas ISD seniors at Bryan Adams High School to attend Get Smart About Credit Day on Thursday
Seventh annual Get Smart About Credit Day is designed to stress the fundamentals of wise credit use.
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009
Dallas Divas & Daughters schools us on Facebook etiquette and mean mom tactics
Yes, I watched it for the second week in a row.
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009
Recent college grads in Dallas adjust plans during rough economy
Amy and Travis Phelps, recent college grads, have had their fair share of bad jobs. But in order for them to weather the storm, they say take that bad job and make it fun.
Friday, Oct. 9, 2009
Deep Ellum looks to return to former glory
Take a look at this comprehensive history of Deep Ellum -- with hopes that the good days are swinging back any day now.
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
West Village in Dallas hosts competition for new rest stop design for trolley
Shoppers can vote for their favorite design Oct. 9-11 in West Village.
Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
New show Dallas Divas & Daughters is real-life version of Mean Girls
Except this time, there are moms involved. They're even cattier than their daughters.
Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
Wells Fargo contributes $100,000 in West Dallas neighborhoods for stabilization and revitalization
A check was presented on September 25th at the home of Randy and Tammy Skinner located in the West Dallas Eagle Ford community.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009
Landmark strip on Mockingbird Lane in Dallas razed for new bank
And in the bank's old location? The new George W. Bush Library.
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
Changing jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth? Know your options
What to do with your retirement funds when your employment plans change
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
Planners unveil schematics for Perot Museum of Nature & Science at Dallas’ Victory Park
The facility's interior will include five floors of public space housing 10 exhibition galleries, including a children's museum and outdoor playspace/courtyard -- and a whole bunch of other stuff.
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009
San Francisco company acquires 60 percent interest in Richardson redevelopment project
When finished, Digital Realty Trust Datacenter Park - Dallas totals 797,000 square feet.
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009
Carrollton chooses construction company for transit-oriented development project
Construction will begin summer 2010.
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009
Dell to acquire Plano-based Perot Systems for $3.9 billion
Companies together represent $8 billion in services revenue.
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009
Dressed to impress: Dallas-area experts show how clothes can make all the difference
An outfit can make them or break your ability to get a job, according to a few local experts. Your clothes can be your key to success.
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009
Texas Woman’s University posts 7.2 percent enrollment gain
This is their eighth consecutive year of growth.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
Free women’s job training program launched in Grand Prairie
The eight-week program teaches women a variety of skills designed to help improve their lives.
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009
Dallas-Fort Worth CFOs say the economy is still keeping them from hiring new employees
Yet, only 9% expect personnel reductions, and 8% say they'll be hiring.
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009
In-depth study: How has the economy affected Dallas-Fort Worth school districts’ budgets?
We call this a "charticle." Chances are, your student's school district is represented in this chart. How does your ISD match up?
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009
High schools in Rockwall, Frisco, The Colony, and Forney add food-service classes to curriculum
Chefs and restaurateurs continue to gain attention as good career choices.
Monday, Aug. 31, 2009
Dallas council passes booting ordinance in favor of Deep Ellum community activists
Keep your boots on; there's no booting anymore in Deep Ellum -- unless you get a receipt after paying to park in a lot.
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009
Chandler’s Landing Country Club in Rockwall foreclosed; to be auctioned September 1
As recently as two months ago, owners were investigating renovating and expanding the Club.
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas doing layoffs to meet 2010 budget
They're eliminating 200 positions, but some are vacant, so that's only 99 actual layoffs.
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009
Dallas-Fort Worth named 20th most affordable city for dating, according to Match.com
It's cheaper to go out Pittsburgh and Detroit, apparently. Snooze.
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009
Apartment complex on Ross Avenue in Dallas’ West End faces foreclosure
Complex was built in 2003.
Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009
Dallas, Plano concerts to help single moms offset impact of recession
Unemployment during this recession has been especially steep for female heads of household.
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009
Parking boot ordinance may be coming soon for Dallas
The pending ordinance mostly affects Deep Ellum, whose community members have been trying to fix the booting problem so more people might come and hang out.
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009
Oak Cliff development needs to move forward
Project Luke is the name for a highly-anticipated mixed-use development which will stretch from I-30 to Fort Worth Avenue along Sylvan.
Monday, Aug. 10, 2009
Dallas wondering where that stimulus money is
More than 1,000 jobs will be created, according to already-approved projects.
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009
10 Dallas/Fort Worth area post offices may be closing soon
The post offices in danger either don't make enough money or are deemed too close to other locations.
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009
Digging in northeast Dallas incites curiosity from neighbors
We get the scoop on what's replacing the razed apartments along Skillman.
Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines develops bid proposal to buy bankrupt Frontier Airlines
The bid is worth a minimum of $114 million, which is more than Republic Airways' bid of $109 million.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Fort Worth-based American Airlines raises price on checked bags by $5
The first checked bag will be $20 and the second will be $30, up from $15 and $25 respectively.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
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