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Dallas gets double dose of Trump with President and Ivanka visits

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Ivanka visit is sure to snarl downtown Dallas traffic.

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October is Trump month for Dallas, as the two most prominent members of the family will be making local appearances, including the president himself.

On October 3, Ivanka Trump will be in Dallas to host a roundtable with Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google.

A White House official tells WFAA that the topic will be "preparing American workers for the 21st-century economy and the emerging industries of the future."

Others at the roundtable include José Adames, president of El Centro College; Joe May, chancellor of Dallas County Community College District; and Walter Bumphus, president/CEO at American Association of Community Colleges.

The location of the roundtable has not been announced, but students at El Centro College have been informed that there's a huge event taking place that is requiring the college to close down parts of campus.

"We have a special announcement event taking place at our college on October 3," says the El Centro announcement. "Due to our location serving as host location, we will need to close most of the first floor. The first floor will re-open in the afternoon."

The closures at the college will begin on Wednesday (October 2) afternoon.

Ivanka is co-chair of an organization called the National Council for the American Worker to retrain workers needed in high-demand industries. In addition to the roundtable, she and Pichai will make an announcement during the Thursday event in Dallas. Maybe something about retraining workers.

Separately, President Trump is hosting a campaign rally at American Airlines Center on October 17.

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Copper Wire News

AT&T offers up to $10K reward for info on copper cable theft in Dallas

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Copper wire, a favorite item for thieves to steal.

Dallas-based AT&T is offering a reward of up to $10,000 to those who can provide information on the theft of copper cable.

According to a release, the company will issue a reward for "specific and detailed information" that leads to arrest and conviction for copper cable thefts or the attempted sale or purchase of stolen copper cable in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

“Theft and vandalism of critical communications infrastructure are serious matters that affect public safety and the community at large,” said Michael Peterson, Assistant Vice President - External Affairs, AT&T Texas in a statement. “Maintaining high-quality service is a top priority, and we’re working closely with law enforcement to investigate any incidents.”

On October 4, AT&T met with Dallas-area leaders to share examples of the community impact and discuss next steps.

Copper cable theft has been a recurring problem for more than a decade but has surged around Dallas and Fort Worth this year, with repeated high-profile thefts that have had an impact on power and internet, and have represented costly repairs for AT&T.

"When thieves target copper wiring, they often damage critical infrastructure, leaving our residents without essential services or a way to contact loved ones during an emergency,” said Tennell Atkins, Dallas Mayor Pro Tem. “It’s a serious issue that impacts everyone. That’s why we need to spread awareness and work together to stop those responsible.”

The public should report any unmarked (non-AT&T) vehicles or individuals cutting and removing cable.

Tipsters with information can remain anonymous and should call local law enforcement and AT&T Global Security & Investigations at (800) 807‐4205. The reward is valid for leads received by November 1, 2025.