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We’re Over The Moon About These Solar Eclipse Viewing Opportunities on Monday

By April Towery / April 7, 2024 /

By now you’ve purchased your solar eclipse sunglasses and scheduled PTO to witness the rare event when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun.  We’ve rounded up some sizzling viewing party events to ensure this experience is one you won’t forget.  Totality begins at 1:40 p.m. Monday…

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City Hall Roundup: U.S. Housing And Urban Development Five-Year Plan For Dallas Unveiled 

By April Towery / February 18, 2024 /
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The Dallas City Council heard an update Jan. 31 on the four grants it receives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and how city staff propose to implement them for affordable housing projects over the next five years.  The city received $31 million in HUD grants for the 2024 fiscal year. The…

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Dallas City Council Responds to Pleas From Love Field Neighbors For Aircraft Noise Reduction 

By April Towery / November 2, 2023 /
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Dallas City Council members expressed interest in forcing — or at least encouraging — airlines to comply with the Voluntary Noise Program at Dallas Love Field but again were told that federal legislation trumps local control on the matter.  In short, there’s not much the local government can do about Southwest Airlines scheduling eight arrivals…

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Love Field Neighbors Launch Noise Mitigation Proposals at Environmental Commission Meeting 

By April Towery / October 15, 2023 /

Residents who live near Love Field are still mad about the noise generated by the city-owned airport, but for the most part, they appear to understand their adversary is not the City of Dallas; it’s the airlines that aren’t complying with a voluntary noise curfew.  The Love Field Citizens Action Committee has been working with…

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Patrick Carreno Lands Permanent Aviation Director Position at Dallas Love Field 

By April Towery / August 8, 2023 /
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Dallas Love Field has a new director of aviation, and he says he’s committed to addressing the noise complaints that have plagued surrounding neighborhoods for months. Patrick Carreno previously served Love Field as assistant director of operations. He’s led the city-owned airport in an interim capacity since Mark Duebner retired in November.  “Really, what’s exciting…

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