/tags/summer Summer en-US Copyright Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-04-04/only-8-of-media-execs-are-people-of-color-this-dallas-summer-program-aims-to-change-that Dallas hip-hop legend The D.O.C. is launching The Dream Experience Academy, a summer program giving South Dallas students opportunities in creative industries. The initiative aims to bridge racial disparities in entertainment and tackle chronic absenteeism. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-04-04/only-8-of-media-execs-are-people-of-color-this-dallas-summer-program-aims-to-change-that Zara Amaechi /arts-culture/2024-09-05/north-texas-djs-song-of-the-summer-theyre-not-from-billie-eilish-or-sabrina-carpenter Arts Access spoke to five DJs across DFW to gain a peek into what they (and their partygoers) were listening to this summer. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-09-05/north-texas-djs-song-of-the-summer-theyre-not-from-billie-eilish-or-sabrina-carpenter Uwa Ede-Osifo | The Dallas Morning News /texas-news/2024-08-21/north-texas-ups-workers-union-leaders-heat-safety UPS workers and union leaders held a rally outside a UPS facility in McKinney on Wednesday calling for changes to heat safety protocol. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:24:04 GMT /texas-news/2024-08-21/north-texas-ups-workers-union-leaders-heat-safety Penelope Rivera /health-wellness/2024-08-06/dallas-county-reports-first-west-nile-virus-death-this-year The patient was a female resident who lived in the 75230 zip code in North Dallas. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 22:51:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-08-06/dallas-county-reports-first-west-nile-virus-death-this-year Penelope Rivera /news/2024-08-05/dallas-community-pools-remain-open-budget-cuts-fewer-hours The city’s Park and Recreation Department is suggesting reducing hours of operations for pools next summer instead of closing them entirely. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:47:34 GMT /news/2024-08-05/dallas-community-pools-remain-open-budget-cuts-fewer-hours Penelope Rivera /news/2024-08-01/south-dallas-camp-summer-meals-hunger-bridge-builders Programs from local organizations like Bridge Builders are providing vital food support and activities for children throughout the summer. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-08-01/south-dallas-camp-summer-meals-hunger-bridge-builders Zara Amaechi /arts-culture/2024-07-31/9-summer-pool-parties-for-dogs-in-north-texas Pooch-friendly splash days are planned in August and September. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:22:51 GMT /arts-culture/2024-07-31/9-summer-pool-parties-for-dogs-in-north-texas Travis Pinson | The Dallas Morning News /business-economy/2024-07-10/how-to-choose-the-right-sunscreen-for-texas-summers Understanding the difference in SPF ratings, mineral vs. chemical sunscreens, and more. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:57:56 GMT /business-economy/2024-07-10/how-to-choose-the-right-sunscreen-for-texas-summers Kristen Cabrera | Texas Standard, Gabrielle Muñoz | Texas Standard /education/2024-07-09/heres-where-to-find-free-school-supplies-across-tarrant-county-this-summer Prices of school supplies have increased nearly 25% since 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:59:15 GMT /education/2024-07-09/heres-where-to-find-free-school-supplies-across-tarrant-county-this-summer Matthew Sgroi | Fort Worth Report /news/2024-07-08/many-black-and-latino-kids-cant-swim-the-dallas-ymca-wants-to-teach-them The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is partnering with apartment complexes across the city to offer free swimming lessons as a way to address racial disparities in water safety. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-07-08/many-black-and-latino-kids-cant-swim-the-dallas-ymca-wants-to-teach-them Zara Amaechi