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Also on today's calendar: Charlie Jo Designs + Fine Art at Galleria Dallas and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. What Happens After an Arrest in Dallas or Tarrant County? Step-by-Step (irvingweekly.com) — If you or someone you know is arrested in Dallas County, this guide walks through each step from booking at Lew Sterrett to magistration, bail, and possible indictment or trial. It explains why cases in Dallas and neighboring Tarrant County often go quiet for months and clarifies what local readers can realistically expect after a high-profile arrest.
2. How Property Taxes Work in Dallas and Tarrant County (irvingweekly.com) — Dallas homeowners facing confusing property tax notices get a clear breakdown of how appraisals, tax rates, and protest deadlines work in Dallas County. The piece explains DCAD's role, key May protest dates, homestead exemptions, and why neighbors' bills can differ even within the Dallas area, helping you better manage and challenge your own assessment.
3. Dallas house fires leave firefighter injured and cat resuscitated – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (nbcdfw.com) — Two Sunday evening house fires on Echo Bluff Drive in Dallas left one firefighter hospitalized with a non-life-threatening arm injury and a family cat resuscitated by Dallas Fire-Rescue. Crews battled heavy flames that spread from one home to a neighbor's roof and attic before bringing the fire under control. Investigators are still working to determine what sparked the blaze.
4. 4th Annual DPE Symposium September 23-25, 2026 In Dallas (aero-news.net) — A national symposium for designated pilot examiners and flight school leaders is coming to the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott from September 23–25, offering three days of training, collaboration, and FAA updates. Attendees can expect focused sessions on DPE practices, integration with flight schools, and networking over included meals. Local aviation professionals serious about becoming or working with DPEs are encouraged to participate.
5. Moving to Irving, TX: Neighborhoods, Schools, and Cost of Living Guide (irvingweekly.com) — If you live in Dallas but work or play in Irving, this guide breaks down how the suburb's DART Orange Line links straight into downtown Dallas and compares housing costs to other DFW cities. It walks through Irving's key neighborhoods, school options, commute times into Dallas, and who the city tends to suit best.
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