/tags/public-meetings Public Meetings en-US Copyright Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT /business-economy/2023-10-19/denton-plans-public-meetings-for-feedback-from-residents-on-fair-chance-hiring Over the next couple of months, the city of Denton is seeking input from business owners and residents on a fair chance hiring ordinance that City Council will be voting on in January. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT /business-economy/2023-10-19/denton-plans-public-meetings-for-feedback-from-residents-on-fair-chance-hiring Christian McPhate | Denton Record-Chronicle /politics/2023-06-28/dentons-proposed-fair-chance-hiring-rule-delayed-until-2024-for-public-input The “ban the box” initiative seeks to prohibit employers from asking about job seekers’ criminal history on applications to give formerly incarcerated individuals a fair chance during the hiring process. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:03:46 GMT /politics/2023-06-28/dentons-proposed-fair-chance-hiring-rule-delayed-until-2024-for-public-input Christian McPhate | Denton Record-Chronicle /government/2023-03-29/meet-the-local-candidates-for-may-elections-at-upcoming-public-forums-in-fort-worth The Fort Worth Report will hold its own forums Wednesday and Thursday this week. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:06:45 GMT /government/2023-03-29/meet-the-local-candidates-for-may-elections-at-upcoming-public-forums-in-fort-worth Rachel Behrndt | Fort Worth Report, Haley Samsel | Fort Worth Report /arts-culture/2023-01-20/how-can-women-of-color-thrive-in-arts-leadership-watch-3-arts-leaders-share-candid-views-and-big-ideas A public panel presented by Arts Access, an arts journalism partnership between The Dallas Morning News and �Ļ�ӰԺ, addressed the roadblocks facing women of color as arts leaders. It also argued for the support they deserve. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-01-20/how-can-women-of-color-thrive-in-arts-leadership-watch-3-arts-leaders-share-candid-views-and-big-ideas Jerome Weeks /arts-culture/2022-09-19/how-can-dallas-arts-be-more-accessible-to-more-people-for-a-start-more-funding-for-artists A public conversation/performance at the Dallas Museum of Art was the first effort of Arts Access. It's a collaboration between �Ļ�ӰԺ and The Dallas Morning News that aims to expand cultural coverage through access and equity. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:12:10 GMT /arts-culture/2022-09-19/how-can-dallas-arts-be-more-accessible-to-more-people-for-a-start-more-funding-for-artists Tim Diovanni /environment-nature/2022-06-23/texans-tell-environmental-agency-stop-being-reluctant-to-regulate-industry A report from the state Sunset Advisory Commission found that Texas Commission on Environmental Quality commissioners have become “reluctant” regulators and often encourage industry to “self police.” Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:42:33 GMT /environment-nature/2022-06-23/texans-tell-environmental-agency-stop-being-reluctant-to-regulate-industry Erin Douglas |The Texas Tribune /2014-07-08/cant-stand-meetings-try-taking-away-the-chairs Those who stood at meetings said they felt their colleagues were more open to their ideas, less territorial, and overall, did better collaborative work, researchers found. Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:03:00 GMT /2014-07-08/cant-stand-meetings-try-taking-away-the-chairs Anne Miller /education/2012-01-09/disd-begins-public-input-meetings The Dallas School District holds a series of public meetings this week to find out what citizens want in their next Superintendent. �Ļ�ӰԺ’s Bill Zeeble… Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT /education/2012-01-09/disd-begins-public-input-meetings Bill Zeeble