Dallas

DAYtoPLAY to Raise Funds, Awareness for Dallas Homeless Families

By Bethany Erickson / March 5, 2018 /

One of the few homeless shelters in the area that caters to families, Family Gateway is also one of the few places where an entire family can volunteer, something architect Eddie Maestri appreciates. The nonprofit exclusively serves homeless families, providing both shelter and social and educational services to homeless children and their families, offering care…

Atmos Unveils Interactive Map, Increased Staffing at Information Centers

By Bethany Erickson / March 4, 2018 /

A new online tool unveiled by Atmos Energy Saturday evening will hopefully make it easier for customers to know when they can call to re-establish service. Atmos Energy director of governmental and public affairs Steve Matthews said that the “mobile-friendly interactive map” is available on the company’s website and “permits residents impacted by the planned…

Atmos Customers Begin to Wait for Normal as Pipe Replacement Begins

By Bethany Erickson / March 2, 2018 /

A day after Atmos Energy representatives sought to reassure the public that the unprecedented move of turning off gas service to 2,800 homes after a home explosion last week was going as planned, those in the shutdown zone are saying they’re not confident in the energy provider. “I have no confidence,” said Lauren Berman. “The…

BREAKING: Atmos to Shut Down Service to 2,800 Homes in “Unprecedented” Move

By Bethany Erickson / March 1, 2018 /

Almost a week since a deadly home explosion killed one child and prompted ongoing evacuations, Atmos Energy announced in an early morning press conference today that it would shut down gas service to 2,800 homes. The company later announced that evacuations were continuing. The latest round is much farther north than the previous evacuations. At…

Residents Still Unable To Come Home After Gas Explosion Friday

By Bethany Erickson / February 24, 2018 /

Atmos Energy and Dallas Fire and Rescue are still working to determine the cause of a deadly house explosion near Love Field and Midway Hollow that has resulted in the continued mandatory evacuation of parts of two neighborhoods. The 12-year-old victim has been identified as Linda Rogers, a sixth grader at Uplift Williams Preparatory School…