With extreme heat already impacting the health and well being of the most vulnerable Texans, Vistra’s flagship retail brand, TXU Energy, remains committed to supporting our neighbors. The company’s 24th annual Beat the Heat program is a multi-week initaitve that includes the distribution of new air conditioning units and fans, summer energy conservation tips, and […]
It seems like North Texas went straight from the cool days of early spring immediately into the frying pan hot days of summer. There was no transitional time to adjust to blistering temperatures with daily threats of breaking all-time records. Starting this Sunday, thermometers are slated to bypass the 100-degree mark daily for nearly a
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Stacey spoke to the Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation on their podcast. She covered the general mission and services of TSS and the changes we made during the pandemic.
With just over 100 days until the State Fair of Texas opens, Big Tex is looking to hire thousands of seasonal Tex Team members. Seasonal job applications are now available online for a variety of departments. Known for celebrating all things Texan, seasonal team members are essential to welcoming folks from all over to the
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Since 2008, George Dunham and his band, The Bird Dogs, have been on the bill with some big country acts. But this Saturday, they’ll be sharing the stage with several big names — all on the same night — at Troy Aikman’s Highway to Henryetta concert in Aikman’s hometown of Henryetta, Okla. Dunham, co-host of
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The other side of the diaspora experience is loneliness and neglect, particularly for the elderly. Attention and sensitivity can go a long way in ensuring love and care for those who have raised you to adulthood and provided the stepping stone to your success. BY SEJAL DESAI My maternal grandmother, who I call Ba,
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by Olha Bernard Accounting Assistant When I started working at The Senior Source, I didn’t realize how big and helpful this organization is. Although we only have about 50 employees, we also have more than 1,000 volunteers with an incredible amount of diversity in nationality, age, culture, and religion. And I was surprised to learn
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by Jentry Davis Special Events Manager Being on the development team at The Senior Source provides me with the unique experience of connecting with our amazing donors who are essential in funding our programs. It is their generosity and eagerness to share our mission which allows us to provide services for older adults throughout Dallas.
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by Stephan B. Benton Financial Counselor The older DFW neighborhoods in this hot housing market are subjecting vulnerable seniors to aggressive solicitations by house flippers seeking to make a quick buck. These flippers attempt to buy a house and then immediately resell it, with no intention of living in it, remodeling it, or bulldozing it
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by Kimberly Gaston FGP Assistant Director I will always remember the day Ms. Bea Kassees walked through the doors of a childcare facility for children experiencing homelessness in Dallas, ready to start the new adventure of being a Foster Grandparent Program volunteer. The smallest of these kids have already overcome the kind of adversity that
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