Dallas Peace Center initiates summer dinner lecture series
Rita Marie Johnson, Academy for Peace of Costa Rice founder, is scheduled to kick off the series on June 4.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
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Middle East
Dallas-based Consolidated Restaurants expands to Middle East
Cantina Laredo and El Chico are the first of the Company's restaurants to open.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
FC Dallas sends 350 soccer balls to Iraq in honor of former employee
That and other news contained in the new weekly newsletter from the FC Dallas Foundation.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Couple from Fort Worth accused of illegally selling to Iran (for past 16 years)
Mrs. Woodford has been in custody for the past month, though her husband remains at large.
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008
Dallas activists join international protest against Guantanamo Bay prison
"It's sickening to think that it's still open," said Alex, a junior at the University of North Texas and veteran protester.
Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008
Irving-based Fluor awarded $334 million contract by Kuwait Oil Company
That's change in the bucket to a big company like Fluor.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
ExxonMobil signs Libyan exploration agreement for offshore Sirte Basin
This could only mean one thing: even cheaper oil for you and me.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
Dallas Peace Center’s anti-Iran-War presentation draws more than 80 people
A local group called the "Don't Attack Iran Committee" formed with the purpose of solidifying opposition to a war on Iran.
Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007
The Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce opens in Richardson
Richardson Chamber providing office space in STARTech Early Ventures complex.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
SMU Theatre opens season with Stuff Happens for this week only
Award-winning political drama about what led up to the invasion in Iraq.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
Black Tie adds gay patriot to speakers list
First injured soldier to join peace activist on stage.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Federal case against Islamic charity opens in Dallas courtroom
Group is accused of sending money to terrorist organization.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Primary Colors author to speak at UT Arlington on “Islam, Iraq and the War on Terrorism”
Travolta as pseudo-Bill Clinton. Gold.
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Benbrook soldier killed in explosion in Iraq
An improvised explosive device detonated near his unit during a patrol.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Another Fort Worth soldier killed in Iraq
Spc. Marieo Guerrero, age 30, was killed by a roadside bomb yesterday in Iraq. Guerrero is a Fort Worth native.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Pro-peace (not anti-war) rally comes to Dallas
This is not an anti-Bush protest, nor an “anti-war” protest. It is a rally calling for peace and for the end of violence in Iraq specifically.
Friday, March 16, 2007
SMU names former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia to Diplomat-in-Residence program
Robert Jordan has been a member of the Tower Center board of directors for three years. He is teaching a course on Middle East politics.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan to discuss “Power, Islam, Politics and the Modern World” at UT Arlington
"“When audiences around the globe hear Benazir Bhutto's story . . . they are awed by the tireless strength with which she struggles to bring freedom to the people of Pakistan."
Friday, March 9, 2007
UTA freshmen plant seeds for war-torn Afghanistan
Kids doing what they can, one eggplant at a time.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
Soldier from Irving killed in Iraq
Sgt. Paul T. Sanchez died of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device exploded near his vehicle.
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007
Dallas soldier killed in Iraq
Spc. Aaron L. Preston of Dallas was one of four U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq on Monday after an explosive went off close to his vehicle.
Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006
Sargent Brian L. Mintzlaff of Fort Worth killed in Iraq war
Sargent Brian L. Mintzlaff, of Fort Worth, was killed earlier this week in Iraq after his Bradley Fighting Vehicle rolled over.
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006
Flower Mound Girl Scouts send gifts to soldiers in Iraq
Fifth grade scouts from Wellington Elementary in Flower Mound collected and shipped entertainment and edibles to troops stationed in Iraq.
Monday, Dec. 18, 2006
NPR features story on Kristy Kruger’s brother
Lieutenant Colonel Kruger was killed by a roadside bomb on November 2, while serving in Iraq.
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006
Local Delegates Attend American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s Summit on Foreign Policy and Politics in Houston
More than 80 local pro-Israel advocates were in attendance.
Friday, Nov. 24, 2006
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