The I-30 Canyon Improvement Project in Dallas is causing major disruptions for drivers, with all lanes of I-30 between I-35E and I-45/U.S. 75 scheduled to close from 10:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, through 5:00 a.m. Monday, February 2, as part of the $888 million project to reconnect South Dallas with downtown.
Category: Travel
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Captain Klay’s Compass: How Travel Fuels Growth,Gratitude, and the Veteran Sharpshooter’s Mindset
Klay Thompson, a veteran NBA player for the Dallas Mavericks, has embraced the world beyond basketball by exploring new cultures, cuisines, and experiences, while also giving back through charitable initiatives.
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Facial Recognition Expands in Airports as Congress Eyes New Limits
TSA and CBP are expanding their use of facial recognition technology and biometric processing at airports, with the aim of speeding up inspections and improving security, though critics have raised privacy concerns and lawmakers are seeking stricter protections.
Posted inWord In Black
Rising Pregnancy Prosecutions Threaten Rights and Health Care Access
Pregnancy Justice has documented 210 pregnancy-related prosecutions in the year following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, highlighting the growing trend of criminalizing pregnancy and the need for policy advocacy to ensure pregnant women have access to health care and support without fear of criminalization.
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DART UPDATE: Modified Rail Service Notice
Due to a system disruption, limited morning rail service is operating between Victory Station, Union Station, and Pearl Station, with bus bridge shuttle service connecting riders to the CBD.
Posted inThe Weekend
TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastbound US 80 Closes, Detours at Town East Boulevard in Mesquite July 20
MESQUITE – Weather permitting, all lanes of eastbound US 80 will close and detour to the frontage road at Town East Boulevard from 10 p.m. Sunday, July 20 to 5 a.m. […]
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Oak Bluffs: The Legacy of Black Martha’s Vineyard and Black Artists
Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, has been a sanctuary for Black, middle- to upper-income, educated professionals for generations, with many Black artists and creatives finding inspiration and refuge in the town.
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Tragic I-20 Crash Claims Six Lives in Terrell, Texas
Six people lost their lives in a fatal crash on I-20 near Terrell, Texas, and the driver, Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni, has been charged with six counts of manslaughter and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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‘The Ancestors Were Speaking’: My Pilgrimage to Ghana
Thousands of Black Americans visit Ghana each year to connect with their heritage and seek racial healing, with many opting to move to the country and others receiving African names in traditional ceremonies.
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Americans Warned: You Could Be a Target
The U.S. State Department has issued a rare worldwide travel advisory, warning American citizens to exercise extreme caution abroad due to the potential for demonstrations and retaliatory attacks following President Trump’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.