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In honor of Earth Day on April 22 and National Park Week from April 17 to April 25, American Airlines customers will have the opportunity to donate AAdvantage miles to the National Park Foundation through the airline’s new Miles for Our Planet initiative. Starting on April 17, AAdvantage members can donate their miles to organizations that protect and preserve our planet’s natural resources and help to combat climate change. The initiative made possible through the airline s new partnership with the National Park Foundation, which aims to encourage exploration of the natural wonders, historic sites, cultural treasures, and national parks across the country.
Keller library to split from Fort Worth system, form new cooperative with other cities
The city plans to create a new agreement with cities including Benbrook, Haltom City and Richland Hills.
People select a library book in this file photo. The Keller Public Library recently decided to end a partnership with Fort Worth after 22 years.(Kristopher Radder)
Keller Public Library has reached the final chapter in a a 22-year long partnership with Fort Worth.
Library officials have decided to end the partnership with Fort Worth Public Library that helped libraries in smaller cities like Keller as well as Benbrook, Burleson, Haltom City, Watauga and Richland Hills share the cost of library management software as well as their collections.
Warming centers open to provide relief from the brutal cold in DFW Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has opened as a warming center in Dallas.
Courtesy photo As Dallas-Fort Worth residents continue to grapple with power outages and brave brutally cold temperatures, many city buildings, churches, and nonprofits are opening their doors as warming shelters. Here is a running list of places where people can go to warm up, rest, and charge electronic devices. The list will be updated as more are announced.
Dallas The City of Dallas has a map of warming centers on its website.
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, at 650 S. Griffin St., is home to a warming center opened by the city of Dallas. It s located in Exhibit Hall A. Residents can enter on Canton Street (pass the guard shack and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters). Residents will be provided a chair and table. Water, coffee, and lights snacks will be available, but residents are advised to bring in meals
North Texas counties, cities, others open warming shelters for residents without power
Some of the warming shelters will be open 24 hours a day.
The Kay Bailey Hutchison convention center is Dallas was opened up Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 to give people without shelter a warm place to stay during the bitter sub-freezing temperatures predicted for the coming days. The City arranged for OurCalling to handle the preparation of the center, the intake and the around-the-clock operational management of the project, with funding for the opening of the Convention Center coming from the City of Dallas, and help provide by many other partner agencies.(Ali Hendricksen)
Where to Find Warming Centers in Dallas-Fort Worth
Most cities and counties in North Texas have established temporary shelters for those without power. Here s where to find one near you.
By Emily Heft
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February 16, 2021
2:51 pm
If your power is still out and you need somewhere to warm up and charge your phone, there are dozens of temporary warming centers in North Texas. Many are offering overnight shelter, and some can accommodate pets. Bringing your own supplies–like blankets, food, and water–is advised, as most facilities have limited resources.
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