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Dallas is the third-most-populous city in the state of Texas and the ninth-most-populous in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, Dallas had a total population of 1.1 million.
The City of Dallas has many vibrant communities and eclectic neighborhoods. The people of Dallas, Dallasites, are stereotypically proud, cosmopolitan, and sophisticated.
Dallas has more shopping centers per capita than any United States city and metro. There are several malls scattered around the Dallas/Ft.Worth Metroplex. On average, Dallasites eat out about four times every week, which is the third highest rate in the country; Dallas has twice as many restaurants per capita than New York City.(Information provided by Wikipedia .)
If you are looking at visiting, Dallas certainly offers the best to its visitors.
Whether you are looking at relocating, visiting this awesome city, or enjoying your community, Connecting Dallas is here to aid in locating all the area has to offer! |
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The Ice House Cultural Center presents its annual Day of the Dead Exhibition |
For Immediate Release October 23, 2008
The Ice House Cultural Center presents its annual Day of the Dead Exhibition
October 21 - November 14, 2008
Artist reception: November 1, 2008 (6-8 p.m.)
Dallas, TX – The Ice House Cultural Center presents its annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Exhibition, October 21 through November 14, 2008. A reception with the artists will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition features very touching and personal altars that honor deceased loved ones in addition to an eclectic mix of works that portray the artists’ interpretations of death as whimsical, humorous or haunting.
Participants include Gigi Austin, Elizabeth Bogard, Kimberley Renelle Bradshaw, Billy Bucher, Annamarie Ciofani, Marissa Colomo, Brett Dyer, Curtis Fesser, Julio Cesar Flores, Guirsel Franco, Steven Gonzalez, Bryan Gooding, Coot Grimes, Frank Guerra, Genaro Hernandez, Anthony Hulsey, Tricia A. Lambert, Michael P. Marek, Laurie Maves, Lori McCracken, Laura Murphy, Areli Reyes Duran, Lupe Romero, Nissa Salas, Joe Sarate, Ludwicka Stark Norton, Jennifer Walz, Angie Wood, Ava Worm and Julie Zarate.
About the Day of the Dead tradition
According to ancient Mexican traditions, every year the spirits of the dead come back to visit with their families. This occurs on All Saints Day (Nov 1) and on the Day of the Dead (Nov 2). Cemeteries are cleaned and decorated and elaborate altars with offerings to the dead are built in homes to welcome the departed souls. This tradition sustains the conviction that life and death are inseparable.
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Two additional mosquito collections test positive for West Nile Virus |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
Two additional mosquito collections test positive for West Nile Virus
Infected mosquitoes found in Hamilton Park and Oak Cliff
Dallas – The West Nile Virus continues to be active in the City of Dallas. Mosquito collections in Hamilton Park and Oak Cliff were found to be infected with the virus. Weather permitting, to reduce the numbers of potentially disease carrying adult mosquitoes, the City of Dallas will conduct mosquito control spraying in these areas beginning Thursday, Sept. 25 at 10 p.m. and concluding on Friday, Sept. 26 at 3 a.m.
Control Area 1 (Map Attached): The area to be sprayed is within the following boundaries; Forest Lane, TI Boulevard, Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway (Interstate 635), and North Central Expressway (U.S. 75).
Control Area 2 (Map Attached): The area to be sprayed is within W. Laureland Road, R.L. Thornton Freeway (Interstate 35), E. Ledbetter Drive and south Polk Street.
While the insecticide is considered safe, residents in the above areas should avoid contact with the spray by staying indoors. Persons inside a vehicle while trucks are actively spraying should remain in their vehicles with the windows up and the air conditioner on until the trucks pass and the spray is no longer visible. Persons out when spraying is to take
place should be alert for trucks and should not follow them. Residents who come in contact with the spray are advised to wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water. The spray breaks down quickly in the presence of sunlight and has no residual effect. Fish ponds should be protected and pets should be brought inside during the spraying period. |
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