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Dallas Public Library presents annual celebration of pets; July 11 Petzapalooza offers activities and events for adults and children (7/1/2009)

City of Dallas Closings and Schedules for Independence Day (6/25/2009)

Storm debris to be collected on normal schedule: Dallas residents can take debris to transfer stations or landfill (6/13/2009)

City of Dallas Presents White Rock Lighting Master Plan (6/9/2009)

Dallas Public Library announces winner of Teen Center Logo Contest (5/26/2009)

City of Dallas Closings and Schedules for Memorial Day Holiday (5/18/2009)

Students at two Dallas elementary schools challenged to “Cease the Grease” Competition part of a pilot grease abatement program in Dallas schools (5/8/2009)

Bookmarks Children’s Library is Project of the Year winner (5/8/2009)

Honor and Celebrate but “Cease the Grease” in May: City of Dallas urges residents not to pour grease down drains while celebrating May events (5/6/2009)
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Dallas Public Library receives Texas Book Festival grants (5/7/2009)

Honor and Celebrate but “Cease the Grease” in May: City of Dallas urges residents not to pour grease down drains while celebrating May events (5/6/2009)     
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Bonnie and Clyde expert will host free presentation at Dallas Public Library, May 16 (5/6/2009)

Swine Flu Outbreak Health Advisory (4/27/2009)

City of Dallas & DFW International Community Alliance present The Taste of Africa,
May 9
(4/27/2009)

Best-selling author to speak at Dallas Public Library May 6; Reza Aslan’s work explores issues and ideology of the War on Terror (4/24/2009)

AT&T provides $500,000 grant for 20 new Teen Centers; The money will also create a Literary Camp and Teen Center Arts Incubator (4/22/2009)

Dallas Public Library sponsoring Teen Center Logo Contest; The contest is open to youth ages 13-18; deadline for entries is May 6 (4/22/2009)

African Unity Festival includes Africa Day at the Central Library; The May 2 event will feature interactive workshops for children, plus African arts and crafts (4/20/2009)

West Dallas Multipurpose Center to host 5K Run/1K Family Fun Walk and Wellness Expo & Job Fair Saturday, April 18 (3/24/2009)

Dallas Public Library receives ICMA Innovation grant (3/16/3009)

Children’s Book Fair to showcase national authors and illustrators (3/5/2009)

Best-selling author at Dallas Public Library March 10 (3/2/2009)

Literacy Collection now in place at the Martin Luther King Branch;Young adults, teens, children are making good use of the collection (2/18/2009)

City of Dallas to join forces in Statewide Warrant Round-Up (2/13/2009)

Public Information and Discussion Meeting set for South Dallas/Fair Park Trust Fund Grant Applications

City to host public forums to discuss new smoking ordinance; Persons found to be in violation will face fines of $200 per offense (2/12/2009)

City of Dallas Senior Services and Dallas Park and Recreation to present free “Age Well, Live Well” program (2/9/2009)

City of Dallas Closings and Schedules for President’s Day Holiday (2/6/2009)

Crime Summit to focus on crime prevention and community involvement (1/28/2009)

City of Dallas Closings and Schedules for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday (1/12/2009)

Civil War author, historian will open Authorspeak 2009 (1/6/2009)

Dallas Named To EPA’s Green Power Leadership Club: City’s 2008 Clean Energy Purchase Among Top In Nation (1/6/2009)

City of Dallas Closings and Schedules for Christmas Day and New Year’s Holidays(12/12/2008)

The Pride in Your Neighborhood Program To Launch in the Singing Hills Neighborhood (12/5/2008)

City of Dallas Final Amendment to the City's Consolidated Plan for the use of Federal funds under Title of Division B of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008, Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Funds (12/3/2008)

Public Hearing - HUD Programs 2007-2008: Notice of Public Hearing And Review and Comment Period for Dallas Program Performance with U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Hud) Formula Grant Funds (12/3/2008)

Help keep your pipes clear this holiday season (11/24/2008)

City of Dallas Amendment to the City’s Consolidated Plan for the use of Federal Funds under Title III of Division B of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008, Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Funds (11/21/2008)

Library of Congress will present unique program at Dallas Public Library; Dallas is one of five cities selected for National Treasures, Local Treasures (11/18/2008)

City of Dallas Closings and Schedules for Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 (11/17/2008)

Sanitation Services host Fall Recycling Roundup: Residents can drop off items at four locations Citywide and get free movie passes (11/6/2008)

Two additional mosquito collections test positive for West Nile Virus (9/24/2008)

New Bachman Lake Branch Library opens Saturday (9/18/2008)

City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs Teams with Documentary Arts, Junior Players, Theatre Britain, and Pegasus Theatre in Support of Free Night of Theater (9/15/2008)

City hosts third annual Hispanic-Heritage Celebration: The Festival on Sept. 16 recognizes Hispanic-American contributions (9/12/2008)

Seniors are invited to voice their opinions at Summit meetings (9/10/2008)

Mountain Creek Lake area will be sprayed for West Nile Virus (9/9/2008)

City of Dallas Departments to Participate in the 198th Anniversary of the Mexican Independence at Historic Pike Park (9/8/2008)

North Oak Cliff area will be sprayed this week for West Nile Virus (9/8/2008)

Mosquito control spraying scheduled in North Dallas (9/5/2008)

City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs and Theatre Communications Group Present Dallas’ Inaugural Free Night of Theater (9/4/2008)

Mosquito Control Spraying in East Dallas Rescheduled - Spraying rescheduled for Thursday night September 4/Friday morning September 5 (9/2/2008)

City records first human case of West Nile Encephalitis (8/29/2008)

Additional Mosquito Collections Test Positive for West Nile Virus (8/25/2008)

City of Dallas Closings and Schedules for Labor Day and Cesar Chavez Holiday (8/25/2008)

The Ice House Cultural Center hosts closing reception for Tracks of the Jaguar: Molina High School Art Exhibition, Saturday, August 30, 2008 (8/22/2008)

Mosquito Control Spraying in Pleasant Grove: Spraying scheduled Monday night August 25/Tuesday morning August 26 (8/22/2008)

Three More West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Collections Reported: Recent rain should prompt citizens to check property for standing water and take measures to avoid mosquito bites (8/22/2008)

City records fifth and sixth West Nile positive mosquito collection: Spraying scheduled in South Dallas and Oak Lawn (8/20/2008)

City of Dallas recognizes Sustainability Week; Local businesses will be honored for their efforts to preserve the environment and “Go Green” (8/19/2008)

City of Dallas kicks-off second neighborhood "For the Pride In Your Neighborhood" Program, grass-roots initiative shows residents how to improve their communities (8/18/2008)

Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Dwaine R. Caraway, Rickey Smiley, KBFB 97.9 The Beat, The City of Dallas, Out The Box Entertainment and the MLK, Jr. Family Clinic announce first “Hip Hop for HIV” Concert (8/13/2008)

Nationally known authors are coming to Dallas for Tulisoma; South Dallas Book Fair and Arts Festival is Aug. 29-31 at the African-American Museum (8/12/2008)

Feeling creative? Enter Dallas Public Library’s Short Story Contest The competition is part of the International Book Fair to be held Oct. 24-26 (8/11/2008)

Fourth West Nile Positive Mosquito Collection: Spraying scheduled Wednesday night August 6/Thursday morning August 7 (8/4/2008)

City to break ground Aug. 16 for Pleasant Grove replacement branch (8/1/2008)

Season’s Third West Nile Positive Mosquito Collection Spraying scheduled from Thursday night July 31 thru Friday morning August 1 (7/29/2008)

Second West Nile Positive Mosquito Collection: Spraying scheduled from Thursday night July 24 thru Friday morning July 25 (7/22/2008)

Citywide loan funds available for housing repair; $1.2 million available through Community Development block Grants: The loans are available to all Dallas residents who meet income requirements (7/22/2008)

The Latino Cultural Center presents Hecho en Dallas / Made in Dallas 2008 Exhibit: July 24th - August 30th, 2008 (7/14/2008)

Sam’s Club/Wal-Mart to present South Dallas Book Fair & Arts Festival, Aug. 29-31 at the African-American Museum in Fair Park (7/7/2008)

Dallas Author Has Premiere Bilingual Book Signing (7/2/2008)

First Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus Recorded in Dallas: Spraying scheduled from Thursday night July 3 thru Friday morning July 4 (7/3/2008)

Dallas County announces West Nile Virus found in Highland Park: The City will increase collections and urges residents to take precautions (6/25/2008)

City of Dallas Closings and Schedules for Independence Day (6/25/2008)

Dallas Introduces New Neighborhood Pride Pilot Program: Grass-roots initiative to help residents improve neighborhoods (6/24/2008)

Tuesdays@Central offers more interesting and exciting events: Residents are invited to check out the free programs every Tuesday at 7 p.m. (6/20/2008)

Dallas Library’s Grow Your Own Librarian program receives grant funding: The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program award will help employees complete MLS degrees (6/20/2008)

State Senator Royce West & Councilman Dave Neumann Connect with Community (6/13/2008)

Operation Pay or Stay will step up efforts to collect delinquent tickets; List of people with outstanding traffic warrants will be posted online (6/12/2008)

City’s Environmental Management System receives national recognition (6/12/2008)

Juneteenth “The Legacy of Freedom”to be observed June 19, 2008 (6/11/2008)

Mayor Leppert will open Bookmarks children’s library June 13 at NorthPark (6/5/2008)

Seniors invited to attend free conference on how to prevent fraud (6/5/2008)

The Latino Cultural Center Presents A Big Read Celebration of Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya (6/2/2008)

Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway to host Teen Summit Space Odyssey this Saturday (5/30/2008)

100 Years, 100 Women exhibit on display at the Dallas Public Library (5/30/2008)

New Green Guides Will Help Residents and Businesses ‘Green’ Dallas (5/30/2008)

Coalition’s Efforts Honored By U.S. EPA at Climate Protection Awards Ceremony (5/29/2008)

Mayor Leppert to announce 2008 Summer Reading Program (5/21/2008)

Dallas Love Field ranks number one in national customer satisfaction survey (5/21/2008)

City of Dallas Closings and Schedules for Memorial Day Holiday (5/16/2008)

Update on dangerous dog incident in North Dallas (5/15/2008)

Diamonds Cabaret Surrenders Sexually Oriented Business License (5/15/2008)

MLK First Golf Tournament benefits Center’s social services ; June 20 event at Cedar Crest Golf Course sponsored by WellCare (5/15/2008)

Public Art Project Installed at Homeless Assistance Center (5/13/2008)

Juneteenth “The Legacy of Freedom” to be observed June 19 (5/13/2008)

Seniors invited to attend free conference on how to prevent fraud (5/13/2008)

Dallas Water Utilities Receives National Award for Ongoing Safe Water Practices(5/8/2008)

Children’s Book Fair to showcase national authors and illustrators; Mrs. Laura Leppert is honorary chair of the multicultural celebration of children and books (5/5/2008)

Artist Gordon Huether to Present Public Lecture Tuesday, May 20, 2008 (5/2/2008)

Enforcement of City’s “No Idling” Ordinance Goes into Effect Today as Ozone Season Officially Begins in Dallas (5/1/2008)

City of Dallas Departments to Participate in Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Historic Pike Park (4/25/2008)

Senior citizens invited to attend MayFair 2008; The May 7 event and barbeque luncheon celebrates Older Americans Month (4/24/2008)

Library’s Tuesdays@Central offers something for every taste (4/23/2008)

Dallas Animal Services to be featured on Sundance Channel; “Big Ideas for a Small Planet” documentary series will air June 24 (4/22/2008)

Mayor debuts “Dallas 360°” Cable Television Program (4/12/2008)

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and Keep America Beautiful Unveil Dallas Community Garden Green Space (4/12/2008)

City of Dallas Sanitation Services offer free storm debris collection (4/10/2008)

“Green” Is New Building Standard In Dallas (4/9/2008)

Oak Cliff Earth Day To Be Held At Historic Lake Cliff Park (4/9/2008)

HVS Study Concludes that Convention Center Hotel Should Significantly Enhance City’s Position to Capture Major Conventions (4/7/2008)

City to break ground April 12 for Lochwood Replacement Branch (4/4/2008)

Lancaster-Kiest Branch to present Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
program
(4/4/2008)

City of Dallas Celebrates “Jazz Appreciation Month” - April 1-30, 2008 (4/1/2008)

Dallas Public Library to roll out second Bookmobile (3/14/2008)

Free health screenings, immunizations and Job Fair to be held April 19 (3/6/2008)

New trash bins at Fair Park support Green Dallas initiative (3/5/2008)

Veteran journalist to be featured at final Authorspeak program (3/4/2008)

March 5, 2008 Declared as Red Cross Day in the City of Dallas (2/28/2008)

Got You Covered by David Hickman: New Public Art Project for Fire Station No. 40 (2/22/2008)

Veteran journalist to be featured at final Authorspeak program: Ted Fishman’s book on China has become an international best-seller (2/21/2008)

Green Dallas Web Site Attracts Thousands in First Month (2/20/2008)

City’s online e-Payment system for citations is now in place; Paying traffic tickets will now be easier and faster (2/15/2008)

All City employees to receive life-saving training (2/14/2008)

Dallas City Council approves option to secure key parcel of land (2/13/2008)

February Teen Summit is going on the road; Teens will hear from experts about how to get into the entertainment business (2/8/2008)

City of Dallas Closings and Schedules for President’s Day Holiday (2/8/2008)

Legendary politician to be featured at Feb. 28 Authorspeak (2/7/2008)

Green Dallas Offers Up Green Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day (2/6/2008)

Dallas Public Library to present “Weird Mysteries of Texas” (2/6/2008)

Dallas Public Library to present African-American Author Showcase (2/5/2008)

Civil Rights Saturday: Celebrate the birthday of Juanita J. Craft on Saturday,
February 9, 2008 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m.
(2/1/2008)

High Winds Causing Power Outages In City: Commuters warned to be cautious on roadways (1/29/2008)

EPA Recognizes City of Dallas for Leading Green Power Purchase, City Ranks #1 Among All Local Governments (1/28/2008)

Dallas Public Library to present unique view of the presidency (1/25/2008)

Four Dallas branch libraries to expand hours of operation (1/25/2008)

City launches new Web tool for community associations; Additional input is being sought from the community (1/23/2008)

City of Dallas Closings and Schedules for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday (1/15/2008)

City’s newest Teen Center to open at Park Forest Branch Library (1/11/2008)

Dallas becomes the first major city in the nation to launch a comprehensive Web site dedicated to environmental issues (1/9/2008)

Dallas increases inspections at food establishments in response to E. coli
health alert
(1/8/2008)

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway expands ‘Saggy Pants’ billboard campaign across North Texas (1/3/2008)

Councilmember Angela Hunt awarded the prestigious Marshall Memorial Fellowship for 2008 (1/3/2008)

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