Wealthy Dallas Neighborhoods Fund Private Patrols
Dallas wealthy neighborhoods fund expanded patrols staffed by off duty officers. From 50 in 2003 to over 80 now, north of Interstate 30 hosts four fifths of the programs. Supporters say reduced crime and relief for on duty officers. critics call it unequal policing and a double tax on taxpayers.
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Dallas
Interstate 30
Michael Malouf
Crime Watch
Greenland Hills
Old East
Ken Smith
Revitalize South Dallas Coalition
Polic
Dallas neighborhood patrols seek fairness and funding questions
Residents elect a board to hire administrators who direct patrol officers in a Dallas program. Critics say affluence creates disparities in funding and police presence, while supporters claim the patrols improve overall response times and safety for all neighborhoods. The city collected over 1.3 million in 2015 for patrols spanning 100k hours, with annual dues typically 200 to 400 dollars.
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Worrall
Ron Pinkston
Dallas Police Association
Dallas
Pinkston
Roderick Dillon
Dillon
North Oak Cliff
Forest Hills
Midland Gun and Blade Show Scheduled at Horseshoe Pavilion
The Midland Gun and Blade Show runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Horseshoe Pavilion Midland 2514 Arena Trail. General admission is 6 dollars with free entry for under 12. Silver Spur Trade Shows produces with 20 plus years in the field. Contact 806 253 1322 or silverspurtradeshows.com.
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Midland
Horseshoe Pavilion
Arena Trail
Silver Spur
Silverspurtradeshows.com
Runnin Fur Rescues Spooky Fun Run at Midland College
Lone Star Sanctuary for Animals hosts the third annual Runnin Fur Rescues Spooky Fun Run Walk at Midland College starting 8 30 am Saturday. Open to all ages with friendly dogs on non retractable leashes. Participants receive a T shirt dog or cat goodie bag and may win a Talon Bike by Giant valued at 635 dollars. Halloween pet pictures and door prizes also offered to support food housing and medical care for Midland's homeless cats and dogs.
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Midland Lone Star Sanctuary For Animals
Midland College
N. Garfield St
Midland
Peyton
Odessa center to move into former night club site
Expansion plans relocate the church to a 28 000 square foot Odessa facility with a Midland campus project seen as an exciting opportunity. Officials target late summer or early fall 2016 for the Odessa center and say Midland will follow about a year later. Stonegate holds three public meetings next week to gather input from members and the public while emphasizing member involvement in decisions.
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Midland
McReynolds
Odessa Center
Stonegate
Mission Fitness
Odessa
Stonegate Church Expands, Bypasses Debt Despite Sluggish Economy
McReynolds announced a third expansion for Stonegate funded by church members. The Odessa congregation will relocate to the former Graham Central Station site and expand Midland facilities to create more classes, larger youth areas, and a 600 seat auditorium. The church plans to pace the project with gifts and has not used debt in 15 years, aiming to grow ministries in Odessa and Midland.
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McReynolds
Stonegate
Graham Central Station
Odessa
Midland
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