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Dallas kids step into class with new tennis shoes
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Deborah Ferguson , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The companies and police department worked together over two days, spread across two weeks, to distribute 582 pairs of shoes.
In the Dallas area, a recent community effort provided new tennis shoes to nearly 400 children. This was made possible by a partnership between the Dallas Police Department and three local companies: Energy Transfer, Sunoco, and USA Compression Partners. The companies and police department worked together over two days, spread across two weeks, to distribute 582 pairs of shoes.
Patrol officers and company volunteers were involved in the effort, which included ensuring a proper fit for each child. Further details and photos of the event are available from the source, showing the positive impact on the children who received the new shoes, many of whom had never owned a new pair before.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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