Author Archives: Maria Arita

Office of the Governor Rick Perry Committee on People with Disabilities

TORNADO PREPARATION PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE (NWS) HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH, WHICH INCLUDES DALLAS COUNTY, UNTIL 7PM TONIGHT.  THE DALLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATING CENTER (EOC) WAS ACTIVATED AS OF 11:30 THIS MORNING TO MONITOR FOR … Continue reading

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Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price, Public Works, TxDOT, City of Wilmer Groundbreaking of Pleasant Run Overpass

Lots of laughs, handshaking and teamwork expressed at Groundbreaking today!   PIC #1                                         PIC #2 PIC #1: (L-R) Eugene Lowe, Former Mayor, Wilmer; Alberta Blair, Dir. Public Works Dallas County; County Commissioner John Wiley Price | PIC #2: (L-R)  Bill … Continue reading

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Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price, Public Works, TxDOT to hold Groundbreaking of Pleasant Run Overpass!

[Dallas, TX] – [Dallas County, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Wilmer are proud to announce the groundbreaking of the $12.6 million Pleasant Run Overpass this Friday, May 17th at 10:30am.  The project is the second … Continue reading

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Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price proclaims May 6th-May 12th, 2013 as National Nurses Week…

Commissioner Price called the work of nurses a “calling that can be undertaken only by the most gifted and dedicated of individuals–people who can be strong in the most extreme and emotional of situations; people who can make instantaneous decisions … Continue reading

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Dallas County Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel congratulates Children’s Hospital on their 100th Anniversary…

Commissioner Daniels rained accolades on Children’s Medical Center today, acknowledging the institution for the exceptional service it has provided for more than 100 years to our most vulnerable citizens. She cited their open-air clinic (baby camp) which became known as … Continue reading

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Grand Prairie Government Center Dedication Generates Support, Attracts Officials From Across the State …

… Regional and County officials as well as city partners were on-hand at the Dedication Ceremony last Friday.  Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia echoed the sentiment from everyone it took to make this happen, saying, “It has been a long … Continue reading

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Grand Prairie Government Center Dedication Today 1:30!

[Dallas, TX] – [County officials as well as city partners will be on-hand at the Dedication Ceremony.  Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia echoes the sentiment from everyone it took to make this happen, saying, “It has been a long time, … Continue reading

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HOME CHEMICAL COLLECTION EVENT

SPRING CLEANING OPPORTUNITY… HOME CHEMICAL COLLECTION EVENT Old paint …. pesticides …. cleaning products …. used motor oil …. old computers ….batteries  Are these and other items cluttering up your home and garage? Don’t miss this opportunity to get rid of all that … Continue reading

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Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins to lead delegation at City of West Memorial Today

[Dallas, TX] – [Please be advised, for your coverage today, that Judge Clay Jenkins will be accompanied to the City of West Memorial Service by Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez and County Administrator Darryl Martin.  Dallas County Fire and Rescue … Continue reading

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Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price Given Kudos, Birthday Wishes in a Resolution by County Judge Clay Jenkins and Many of the “Firsts” in Dallas County, as Testament to a 43-yr Legacy …

Judge Clay Jenkins’ Resolution Re-purposed by: Maria Arita Chief PIO Dallas Count Today’s Commissioners Court started off with the reading of a few resolutions by Commissioner John Wiley Price honoring the work and retirement of Donna Garner, Karin Petties and … Continue reading

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