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Utilities assistance extended in Dallas : The Connection

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The ConnectionAugust 14, 2023 1:45 pm

Utilities assistance extended in Dallas : The Connection

The Dallas Utility Program has extended their deadline through December 2023. Allowing more families to get the help needed to cover some expenses . Plus, a Mesquite neighborhood has been taken over by stray cats. What the city is doing to address the problem ahead.

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