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  A Timeline of All the Name Changes of That Fair Park Venue

  August 8 at 4 a.m.

  The Dos Equis Pavilion has had many names, and while all of them might not have rolled off the tongue, there’s the possibility the names could have been something much worse. There’s the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona, the Taco Bell Arena in Idaho and the KFC Yum! Center...

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  Chicano Border Activists Pass the Torch to Dallas Students

  June 26 at 4 a.m.

  On March 10, Shellie Ross, executive director of the Wesley-Rankin Community Center, took a busload of West Dallas youthsto the U.S.-Mexico border in South Texas. The purpose of the trip was to educate the students about Mexican-American history and introduce them to activists in...

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  June Is African-American Music Appreciation Month, but Dallas Doesn't Seem To Know

  June 18 at 4 a.m.

  Since its origin as Black Music Month 39 years ago, Americans have used June to honor the work of African-American musicians by hosting activities and presentations that showcase their music. Cities across the country are celebrating. For example, New York City Council’s Black, Latino and Asian Caucus honored Lil Kim last...

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  Comanche Vietnam Veteran Kenneth Looking Glass Visits North Texas To Drum, Tell Stories

  June 1 at 4 a.m.

  Kenneth Looking Glass, a Comanche Vietnam veteran from Apache, Oklahoma, makes the trek to North Texas and elsewhere to drum and sing when called upon. His drum, made of bull hide, is about 14 inches deep. Looking Glass’ son Jimbo, 40, also drums and sings. Both men have been singing...

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  After 50-Plus Years and Several Mass Shootings, Not Much Has Changed for Gun Control in Texas

  May 22 at 4 a.m.

  Friday morning's shooting at a high school in Santa Fe left eight students and two teachers dead and forced state officials to assume up their usual positions. Another catastrophic act of gun violence had happened in the state, and there were thoughts to think and prayers to pray. Texas Gov...

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  City of Irving Orders Texas Musicians Museum to Vacate Building

  May 2 at 4:51 p.m.

  The Texas Musicians Museum has 24 hours to vacate its downtown Irving facility. Museum owner Thomas Kreason says the city of Irving game him a notice Wednesday afternoon. He says the city claims he hasn't paid rent but that the museum and city have a written agreement that says otherwise...