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FROM TRACY: The voters have spoken, and the city and local school districts have a new lineup of leaders with some familiar faces. Inside you can nd out more about the incumbents tackling another term as well as those who are new (see Page 11). Also in this edition, you can get the scoop on where to nd chicken and wa es tucked away inside a Lake Highlands storefront (see Page 13), and nd out how Dallas is seeking to help low- income renters remain or relocate within the city (see Page 9). Tracy Ruckel, GENERAL MANAGER
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FROM KEVIN: New numbers released show a snapshot of the people living in the Dallas without a permanent residence. In addition to diving into the numbers, this edition looks at the ways city o cials are handling the issue of homelessness by seeking to address its causes (see Page 14). In these pages, you can also nd out more about a tattoo shop in Lakewood with a welcoming environment (see Page 12), along with information on how the city is looking to help residents learn new skills (see Page 10). Kevin Cummings, EDITOR
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