The "Zoo Poo" organic compost that results will be sold at the zoo's gift shop, by local retailers, and at Silver Creek by the bag or bulk.
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Dallas Zoo to Recycle 100% of Its Herbivore Waste into ‘Zoo Poo’ For-Sale Compost
by David Seeley | Feb 8, 2022
The news just dropped: The Dallas Zoo is partnering with Fort Worth's Silver Creek Materials to recycle more than 2 million pounds of poo each year from elephants, hippos, giraffes, and other herbivores.
The "Zoo Poo" organic compost that results will be sold at the zoo's gift shop, by local retailers, and at Silver Creek by the bag or bulk.
The "Zoo Poo" organic compost that results will be sold at the zoo's gift shop, by local retailers, and at Silver Creek by the bag or bulk.
by Maddie Preston |
Feb 4, 2022
In this week's roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you'll also find news from My Possibilities, YMCA, Catalyze Dallas, Balfour Beatty, KAI Design, BBG, and UTD esports.
Plus, long-time Tech Titans and Richardson Chamber leader Bill Sproull resigns.
Plus, long-time Tech Titans and Richardson Chamber leader Bill Sproull resigns.
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by Maddie Preston |
Feb 4, 2022
It's the first transition of chairs since the organization’s inception. The new chair was announced at the 2022 State of My Possibilities, a virtual event.
Plus, Big Thought's Byron Sanders joined My Possibilities' Michael Thomas in a discussion of the importance of creativity and innovation in the charitable sector. Here's a takeaway.
Plus, Big Thought's Byron Sanders joined My Possibilities' Michael Thomas in a discussion of the importance of creativity and innovation in the charitable sector. Here's a takeaway.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 2, 2022
Women entrepreneurs—especially those in the tech world—have something to keep them warm at home Thursday during tomorrow's winter storm: The DEC Network’s inaugural, all-virtual Women X Tech event, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is designed to help women founders from all tech industries connect, learn, and grow their businesses.
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DI People: DRC, TDIndustries, Rent-A-Center, Cariloop, Axxess, Giving DNA, and More Make Moves
by Maddie Preston | Jan 28, 2022
In this week's roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you'll also find news from the Fort Worth Chamber, Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, Lewisville ISD, Texas Women's Foundation, Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS and Two Roads Consulting.
Plus, Gov. Abbott Appoints Two North Texans to Independent Living Council.
Plus, Gov. Abbott Appoints Two North Texans to Independent Living Council.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 28, 2022
Dallas political leaders and UNT Dallas officials were among the speakers at the opening. Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith purchased the property in 2019 through his real estate company, E Smith Communities, as a place to build and incubate talent. UNT Dallas has now joined Dallas College and other organizations in setting up programs at the renovated center.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 27, 2022
Forefront Living's Presbyterian Village North senior living community in North Dallas will be home to a new Bezos Academy in Fall 2022. The tuition-free, Montessori-inspired Bezos Academy will be the first in Texas—and second in the nation—to be located in a senior living community. "We believe in the power of generations interacting," says Tim Mallad, CEO of Forefront Living.
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by Leslie Barker |
Jan 25, 2022
Florida-based American Landmark, which owns and manages around 16 high-quality apartment communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, is partnering with Urban Teachers to provide affordable apartments for up to 128 of the nonprofit’s Dallas educators in the nonprofit’s residency program.
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The Dallas Foundation’s Women of WPI Gives $300,000 to Five Dallas-Area Nonprofits
by David Seeley | Jan 24, 2022
The grant total from the Mary M. Jalonick Women’s Philanthropy Institute is six times larger than any previous year. The largest, at $150,000, goes to the Jubilee Park and Community Center, located in Southeast Dallas. Other grants will help homeless children; the daughters of incarcerated mothers; and efforts to offer health care and prevent crime.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jan 24, 2022
CreateHers. BuildHers. DisruptHers. Risk-TakHers. InventHers. InvestHers.
Texas women trailblazing new paths are the subject of a new podcast that features innovators disrupting their industries, building movements, and creating positive social change.
Texas women trailblazing new paths are the subject of a new podcast that features innovators disrupting their industries, building movements, and creating positive social change.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 21, 2022
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced plans Wednesday to spend $403 million on the final design and build of a 1.5-mile flood-control bypass channel, which will reroute part of the Trinity River near downtown Fort Worth—and create Panther Island.
Fort Worth hopes the 800-acre island will become a massive housing and mixed-use entertainment and recreational district, connecting downtown Fort Worth to the city’s cultural district and the Stockyards.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 20, 2022
To find the answer, host Stephen Dubner flew to DFW to see why the region is so business-friendly, why the people are so friendly too, why cities to the north are growing like hotcakes, and why a Basquiat got on the wall of the Dallas Museum of Art. Oh, and he ate a Meat Potato at Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse. (Thumbs up.)
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Clockwise from upper left: Arlene Ford, Lynn McBee, Patricia "Pat" Jasso, Patricia Rodriguez Christian, Stacy Johnson, Sherri Kermanshachi, and Thana Simmons. [Images via Texas Womens Foundation]
Texas Women’s Foundation Names Seven Honorees for Its Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration
by Leslie Barker | Jan 18, 2022
The 2022 Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leader awards celebrate leaders who have helped, in a variety of ways, lift up women and girls. At the April 26 event, the recipients will discuss their leadership journeys and the issues which drive their passions. Meet all seven women—and the keynote speaker too.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 18, 2022
Santander Consumer will partner with tech and community nonprofit Comp-U-Dopt to provide free high-speed Internet connectivity to up to 10,000 Dallas student households, along with free laptop computers, training, and support to eligible low-income residents.
It's the first step in a two-year program to include several other cities, funded by a total of $35 million in grants from Dallas-based Santander Consumer's foundation.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Jan 14, 2022
The move caps off Hinojosa's 42-year-career in education, including helming Dallas ISD for 13 years.
A roster of leading civic supporters stepped up to praise the superintendent.
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by Dave Moore |
Jan 11, 2022
What does diversity, equity, and inclusion look like in real life? How can organizations become diverse, inclusive, and equitable, and make it work? How can they make it last?...
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