Dallas suburbs want to ditch DART for 'microtransit' — but that has its own issues 🚋 🚌

“If you're offering microtransit, you're probably not moving toward wanting to increase a lot of ridership."

https://www.keranews.org/transportation/2025-12-30/dallas-suburbs-dart-microtransit-issues

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What is 'microtransit'? And will it be enough to replace DART?

Microtransit is having a moment in the suburbs of North Texas. As large Dallas-area suburban cities seek to potentially leave the Dallas Area Rapid Transit agency, some government leaders see a service similar to Uber as the replacement.

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Break up the concrete! ⚒️ 🌳

Dallas is way too hot. The city says less pavement could help cool it down

"[Impervious surfaces] absorb 95% of the solar energy that hits them, raising the temperature around them. The goal is to encourage developers to incorporate more green space and trees, which cools things down on the ground."

https://www.keranews.org/news/2025-09-09/dallas-heat-islands-smart-surfaces-pavement-buildings

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Dallas is way too hot. The city says less pavement could help cool it down

A new analysis found heavily urbanized areas of Dallas are 14 degrees hotter due to the heat island effect. Dallas planners say limiting the use of pavement could help combat the heat.

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5 Dallas libraries could shutter in next two years due to proposed budget cuts 📚

“My life would absolutely not be the same without that library,” Watson said. “It is so much of the culture, it feels like this foundation that the rest of the community is built over.”

https://www.keranews.org/news/2025-08-21/dallas-library-closures-skillman-budget

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Lightning Recalling Dylan Duke Is a Wise Choice

The Tampa Bay Lightning called up forward prospect Dylan Duke from the American Hockey League (AHL) Syracuse Crunch on Wednesday. He was added to the lineup for the preseason game against the Florida Panthers the same day.

This move comes just three days after he was assigned to the AHL club. He...

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Lightning Recalling Dylan Duke Is a Wise Choice - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More

The Tampa Bay Lightning turn around and recall Dylan Duke from Syracuse. This could prove to be a wise choice.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Top 10 Prospects: 2024 Offseason

Due to their consistently strong performance, the Tampa Bay Lightning have had fewer high draft picks over the past decade. Consequently, their prospect pool has faced challenges. Despite this, a recent wave of quality prosp...

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Tampa Bay Lightning Top 10 Prospects: 2024 Offseason - The Hockey Writers Lightning Prospects Latest News, Analysis & More

A recent wave of quality prospects acquired through the draft and trades holds promise for the next generation of Tampa Bay hockey.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Prospects Getting a Taste of the Postseason

The NCAA Frozen Four tournament and several major junior hockey leagues have all entered the postseason, and the Tampa Bay Lightning have a handful of players on teams that will be seeing some of this play...

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Tampa Bay Lightning Prospects Getting a Taste of the Postseason

The Tampa Bay Lightning have some prospects that are picking up some valuable postseason experience in the CHL and NCAA.

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Lightning’s Top 4 Prospects for the 2023-24 Season

Long-term success in the NHL brings with it expected but still painful side effects. This often involves watching fan-favorite players departing the franchise to find greener hills to manage the hard cap and...

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Lightning’s Top 4 Prospects for the 2023-24 Season

With a limited pool of talent, let's take a look at the Tampa Bay Lightning's top four prospects heading into the 2023-24 season.

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Lightning’s Duke Can Prove Doubters Wrong at 2023 World Juniors

For a contending team like the Tampa Bay Lightning, you have to make the most out of your limited draft selections each season. For the most part, the picks they have remaining on ...

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Lightning’s Duke Can Prove Doubters Wrong at 2023 World Juniors

After making the USA's 2023 World Junior Championship roster, Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Dylan Duke can prove that he is a top NHL prospect

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