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Dallas ISD's Mask Mandate will Stay Until MLK Day

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Governor Greg Abbot celebrated the court's ruling in favor of his school masks mandate. This news came with the announcement of the first Omicron coronavirus variant case in the U.S. According to reports, this mandate will stay until January 17, 2022 (Martin Luthor King Day), if the number of cases does not get too high. The spokesperson, Robyn Harris, said in an email that even if the masks mandate were lifted, the district will recommend masks for schools and offices for children and staff safety. For now, the severity of the coronavirus variant is under observation. Regardless, many public health experts and educators are applauding the Dallas ISD's decision to impose the masks mandate. Likewise, the Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) is also glad about this development as it helps keep the students and school staff safe from exposure. In a Tweet , Dr Tiffany Kindratt also expressed her favor for the masks mandate saying, "When parents wear masks, kids will

Baking Essentials for Holiday Season

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It is the best time of the year. The weather is colder, and there are several holidays around the corner. You will love spending time indoors with loved ones, so this is the best time to stock up on baking essentials and plan amazing mouthwatering recipes to make at home. Here are some baking essentials you need to remember to add to your shop: Silicone, Non-stick Baking Mat Credit: Dallas Observer With this item, you can prepare delicious goodies. You can bake directly on these mats at up to 480 degrees, and the dough does not stick to these. Also, you do not need to worry about greasing the pan beforehand; just place these mats into the pan and begin roasting or baking your recipe. Cooling Racks Credit: Dallas Observer You need to grab a pair of these if you already have them. With the heavenly aroma of freshly baked cookies, you can conveniently place your hot baking pan on these racks. Also, you can use them to keep fruits to strain them and hot savory chicken on them to cool

Laws Enforced for Panhandlers in Dallas

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  After many years now, Dallas police have stopped panhandlers after evening hours. The city council has also tried to reduce the increasing number of panhandlers in the area. Council members called it a failure and waste of government money after spending more than 450,000 dollars on public relations. The funding aims to discourage people from contributing to panhandlers and promote non-profit programs for individuals just on the street. The council came up with another idea to reduce council panhandlers. They want people to connect for mental healthcare and social service. A group of marshals will go out and check on the panhandle and how his mental and physical health is. The whole process will work according to the condition of each person that whether they are homeless or not. And if s/he is homeless, s/he will be added to the Dallas rehousing scheme list. Others will undergo evaluation by the mobile crisis team, and it will be on them whether they accept or decline the serv

Top 7 Songs about Turkeys for Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving was just around the corner some days ago. Things got quite busy, and there was so much controversy going on about the holidays. The turkey culture on Thanksgiving will never get old, and neither will these top 7 songs about turkeys. These songs are also available on Spotify. “Turkey Love” by Mac Miller Although there was only one turkey, Mac Miller created a 22-minute turkey song while sitting in a bar and titled it “Turkey Love.” He also started a long list of other topics. He mentioned Channing Tatum and a rapper eating a turkey burger. Sounds very intriguing – doesn’t it? “Turkey Chase” by Bob Dylan As a music enthusiast, Bob Dylan’s “Turkey Chase” is an instrumental track but still has some deep cuts. The song has some lines that indicate something about turkey chase. Well, his other famous song is “knockin’ on heaves door.” “Turnin Turkey” This song appears in one of Rick and Monty’s episodes, in which the main character transforms into a turkey and reques

Val's Cheesecake Shop Shutting Down

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Val's Cheesecakes in Dallas has operated out of a shack next to Grapevine Bar for six years. The Maple Avenue shop will be closing soon. Val Jean-Bart tells the New York Times that the shack's Haitian chef and proprietor have "outgrown" him. Since it measures only 255 square feet, this is understandable. Employee retention has been an issue during the pandemic, he claims. The last day to get a slice of chocolate turtle, lemon poppy seed cheesecake, or pumpkin is Bart's November 21, 2021, Jean's birthday. Complete cheesecakes in 7-inch and 9-inch sizes are also available, as are cheesecakes sold by the jar. A bizarre but delicious brisket cheesecake made by   Jean-Bart made headlines once. A "shack" on Maple Avenue was the company's first actual retail   shop   after Jean-initial Bart baked for two years at St. Paul United Methodist Church, where he had previously worked. There was also a short-lived stand for Val in a   Dallas food court du

22 People Affected by REvil Ransomeware Attack in Texas

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Ransomware attacks on businesses and government bodies have been carried out across the United States, especially in Texas, by a group known as REvil. Ransomware is a type of software that prevents users from accessing their data unless they hand over cash. REvil stole files from 22 Texas municipalities in 2019 in the hopes of receiving $2.5 million in blackmail. Texas government never paid up, but REvil continued to carry out attacks across the world. However, the US Department of Justice stated that two foreign citizens were charged with launching REvil ransomware attack. The feds also allegedly confiscated $6.1 million ransom money. The FBI field offices have led the inquiry in Dallas and Jackson. Both might be sentenced to 115 and 145 years in jail. They were accused of fraud and associated activities using computers, counts involving damage to protected computers, and conspiracy to launder money in separate indictments. The US Attorney General Merrick Garland said, "

Parterre Has It All: Cocktail, Dinner and Lunch

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Credit: Dallas Observer If you're out of coffee beans for the day, head to, a new coffee shop/cocktail bar in downtown Dallas Parterre. A coffee veteran that has been around for a long time in Dallas. Mike Mettendorf, who runs State Street Coffee in State Thomas and La Reunion in Bishop Arts, is the creator of Parterre. The two businesses have a lot in common in terms of personality and purpose. There is a new café in downtown Dallas named “Parterre”. It has this huge WeWork logo on one side. This café will offer everything you want. From breakfast in the morning to small bites during the lunch hours and finishing the day with cocktails and a fantastic dinner. This place is a concept of the famous owner of State Street Coffee. In French, parterre means "on the ground," but it's also the name of an ornamental French garden, according to a news release, and it was later used to describe "the standing room seen abreast historic theatre stages." According