The Dallas skyline shone in gold on Monday, January 8, as a tribute to the late Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. The golden glow will be repeated on Tuesday, January 9. [Photo: Courtesy of Reunion Tower]
Former longtime Dallas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson died on New Year's Eve at the age of 89, and President Biden was one of those who paid their respects at a prayer service honoring her Monday night.
Half the funding came from the Department of Labor, with the other $500K coming from the Department of Education. The innovative teacher residency apprenticeship program is designed to help solve teacher shortages by building a steady pipeline of well-trained teachers. Open to students enrolled in Dallas College’s bachelor’s degree in education program, it allows educators of tomorrow to begin earning while still training.
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.
Congressional representatives Colin Allred, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Van Taylor, and Marc Veasey gathered virtually for the panel discussion. WFAA-TV’s Jason Whitely kicked off the session with a question on many minds: Will legislators be able to pass a new stimulus package soon?
You’ll also find news about how SMU Cox School MBA students are doing research for Arcis Golf, and how a $625K grant is aimed at improving healthcare at the Dallas VA Medical Center in this report on research and development activity in North Texas.
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Dallas-based Spark Biomedical, an innovator in drug-free wearable neurostimulation technology, has named Anja Krammer as its new chief executive officer.
Krammer has extensive expertise scaling healthcare and medical technology companies, turning breakthrough innovations into commercially successful products across clinical and consumer markets, Spark said....
Dallas-based cyber threat intelligence company iCOUNTER has named Lisa Hayashi as chief marketing officer and Bob Kalchthaler as chief financial officer to deepen the company’s leadership bench. The C-suite additions come at a critical moment to provide cybersecurity and high-growth operating expertise, the firm said....
The Laura Bush Book Club kicks off its eighth year with featured guest historical fiction writer Allison Pataki tomorrow, May 14, in a sold-out event at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas. ...
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Dallas-based Spark Biomedical, an innovator in drug-free wearable neurostimulation technology, has named Anja Krammer as its new chief executive officer.
Krammer has extensive expertise scaling healthcare and medical technology companies, turning breakthrough innovations into commercially successful products across clinical and consumer markets, Spark said....
Dallas-based cyber threat intelligence company iCOUNTER has named Lisa Hayashi as chief marketing officer and Bob Kalchthaler as chief financial officer to deepen the company’s leadership bench. The C-suite additions come at a critical moment to provide cybersecurity and high-growth operating expertise, the firm said....
The Laura Bush Book Club kicks off its eighth year with featured guest historical fiction writer Allison Pataki tomorrow, May 14, in a sold-out event at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas. ...