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Dallas Mavericks to pick last in the NBA draft
The NBA draft starts tonight and the Dallas Mavericks have just one pick — No. 58, the last of the second round. The big picture: There's no clear No. 1 pick in this draft, unlike last year, when the San Antonio Spurs picked Victor Wembanyama. The Atlanta Hawks pick...
Texas Medical Board provides some clarity on abortion ban exemptions
Texas doctors don't need to wait until a pregnant person is at risk of death to provide them an abortion, per new guidance from the Texas Medical Board.Why it matters: Texas law prohibits performing an abortion, offering exemptions when the life or health of the pregnant patient is at risk. Violators face felony charges, fines or revoked medical licenses. The law has led to confusion and fear among many doctors and patients.The Texas Supreme Court last month declined to clarify when a medical emergency justifies an abortion in a case brought by 22 women who suffered complications during pregnancy.The big...
Why some Texas Gen Zers are tabling homeownership for now
Steep housing costs are putting Gen Z's homeownership dreams on hold.The big picture: Gen Zers, roughly those aged 12-27, feel deeply pessimistic about the world around them, Axios' Erica Pandey reports.For this story, we're focusing on the adult cohort.What they're saying: Unless someone has inherited money, is married or was gifted the property, "I don't see how Gen Z can afford it," says Annabelle Hull, who spends nearly $2,000 a month on her one-bedroom apartment in Dallas.The 22-year-old renter tells Axios buying isn't on her mind anytime soon because she can't afford a down payment.State of play: Many younger adults...
Texans don't trust the power grid
A new survey of 1,200 registered Texas voters by researchers at the University of Texas found little confidence in the state power grid. State of play: Nearly two-thirds of those surveyed said they thought it's likely the state will experience rolling or temporary blackouts this summer, per the Texas Politics Project poll out Thursday.
Dallas-Fort Worth population boom threatens water supply
Dallas officials are reviewing the city's long-term water plan to ensure it can address the needs of a rapidly growing population. Why it matters: By 2070, the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area could need an additional 360 million gallons of water a day — more than four times the region's newest reservoir's current production.
New Netflix docuseries features Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders
A new Netflix docuseries is out this week about the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, an elite squad with highly coveted spots and millions of fans. The big picture: The director of "Cheer," which followed Navarro College cheerleaders for two seasons, is back with "America's Sweethearts," which showcases what it's like to be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader.
Opal Lee, grandmother of Juneteenth, returns home
Eighty-five years ago this week, Opal Lee's family home in Fort Worth was terrorized by a racist mob. Her family had to relocate to another home a few blocks away.At 97, Lee has returned home.Why it matters: Lee is a civil rights icon and a driving force behind the creation of the Juneteenth federal holiday.Grapevine-based HistoryMaker Homes and Dallas-based Texas Capital worked with Trinity Habitat for Humanity to build Lee a new house on the same lot her family was forced to abandon in 1939.Driving the news: The house was completed within three months, in time for Juneteenth.Lee, who was...
Juneteenth museum planned for Fort Worth gets boost
Opal Lee, known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, wants Americans to commemorate the holiday long after she's gone.She's working with local and national civil rights advocates to open a National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth in 2026.The big picture: Located in Fort Worth's Southside Historic District, the 50,000-square-foot museum will include an amphitheater and food hall. It will host guest lectures, community events and performances.Museum officials tell Axios they have raised half of the $70 million they need.The latest: Trinity Habitat for Humanity plans to build 100 homes over the next five years in Lee's honor, Trinity Habitat CEO Gage...
Dallas Mavericks' improbable run falls short in Boston
The Dallas Mavericks' hopes for an NBA title this year came to an end Monday night in Boston.Why it matters: The Mavericks were up against one of best NBA teams in recent years.We can harbor pain, or we can find hope.Catch up quick: The Celtics dominated the finals, only losing Game 4 in Dallas. This is their first championship in 16 years.The Mavericks were also hungry for their second championship after a 13-year drought, but often faced large scoring deficits against the Celtics. They lost 106-88 in Game 5 Monday night.Reality check: Dallas overcame a lot this year. Rookie Dereck...
What Dallas-Fort Worth's ozone action days mean
Notice a haze over the skyline recently? It's not blurry vision. It's smog. Why it matters: D-FW does not meet federal air quality standards. The region typically has the most ozone action days — when the concentration of ground-level ozone reaches levels of health concern — of any area in Texas. Yes, even more than Houston.
4 Texas House Republicans, including 3 North Texans, censured over campaign rules
Four Texas House members — including three from North Texas — were reprimanded this week for campaigning against their Republican colleagues.Why it matters: A 2019 Texas House Republican Caucus rule prohibits members from campaigning against GOP incumbents, in hopes of eliminating discord and promoting solidarity.The censure doesn't have any consequences other than condemning a lawmaker's actions, but it does highlight a GOP divide.State of play: The censured state representatives are: Brian Harrison of Midlothian, Nate Schatzline of Fort Worth, Tony Tinderholt of Arlington, and Steve Toth of The Woodlands.They had campaigned against several GOP incumbents, including House Speaker Dade Phelan,...
Blue Cross Blue Shield says Baylor Scott & White could move out of network
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas is warning patients that Baylor Scott & White Health could move out of network.Why it matters: The state's largest insurance provider recently sent letters to its members notifying them that the state's nonprofit health care system could be removed from its network, causing uncertainty for thousands of patients.State of play: Baylor Scott & White has told Blue Cross Blue Shield it will terminate their relationship July 1 if the insurer doesn't significantly increase its payments to the system, a Blue Cross spokesperson tells Axios.They're still negotiating. If they can't reach an agreement, then Baylor...
In epic cricket upset, the U.S. tops powerhouse Pakistan
One of the biggest upsets in cricket history happened in North Texas Thursday: The less-experienced U.S. team defeated cricket superpower Pakistan.Why it matters: It's perhaps an American national team's most stunning upset since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" over the Soviet Union.The big picture: The U.S. is having a cricket moment. The Men's T20 World Cup is being played here for the first time.The U.S. team features many players who don't play the sport full-time. A hero of the Pakistan win, Saurabh Netravalkar, works at software company Oracle.The latest: The U.S., which qualified for the World Cup for the first...
Your guide to Dallas Mavs vs. Boston Celtics NBA Finals
Photos: Getty Images; Graphic: Brendan Lynch and Jacque Schrag/AxiosLuka Dončić didn't get to watch the NBA Finals while growing up in Slovenia — games were usually on school nights and started in the middle of the night.He was still paying attention though, AP reports, and dreaming of making it to the finals one day. Tonight, that dream becomes a reality for the 25-year-old star.Why it matters: The Dallas Mavericks are playing in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011, when they won their first championship.The big picture: Game 1 starts at 7:30pm in Boston. The seven-game series is...
U.S. 75 construction on "technology lane" starting
The Texas Department of Transportation is adding new "technology lanes" that will allow certain vehicles to bypass traffic on U.S. 75 between Dallas and Collin counties.Why it matters: North Texas roads have become more congested over the years amid record population growth.U.S. 75 is among Texas' most congested highways, but more construction means more bottlenecks in the interim.State of play: TxDOT says the three-year project, estimated to cost $57 million, is intended to alleviate congestion during peak travel times.U.S. 75's HOV lanes from I-635 to the Sam Rayburn Tollway will be converted to "peak-hour technology lanes."High-occupancy vehicles, low-emission vehicles and...
2024 is among the rainiest on record in Dallas-Fort Worth
This year is the sixth rainiest on record in Dallas-Fort Worth, and there's still a chance of more rain this week.The big picture: D-FW received nearly 8 inches of rainfall in May — about 3 inches above normal — while areas of the Hill Country, South and West Texas are still in varying stages of drought.North Texas got 25 inches of rain through the end of May, well above the typical 16.6 inches through the first five months of the year.The latest: Oncor says it might ask the Texas Public Utility Commission to allow a rate increase to cover the...
Cruise relaunches taxi service in Dallas with drivers behind the wheel
Robotaxi company Cruise has relaunched a trial run of its services in Dallas while trying to rebuild its reputation after one of its driverless cars in San Francisco dragged a pedestrian 20 feet.Why it matters: The GM subsidiary is using Dallas and Phoenix as its proving ground for resuming autonomous service.The latest: Cruise soft-launched a return to Dallas Monday using human drivers in vehicles without autonomous systems engaged, per a memo to City Council members.The company calls Dallas "on the forefront of innovation."Catch up fast: Cruise did not share full details of an Oct. 2 incident in San Francisco, where...
Home-buying power shrinks in Dallas-Fort Worth
The change in buying power, calculated by our data viz team, is a percent change for the 1970 house price/annual income ratio to the present. Data: RealtyHop; Chart: Axios VisualsFort Worth residents' home buying power has decreased the most out of major Texas cities in the past 50 years, per an Axios analysis of a RealtyHop study.Why it matters: Housing inventory is finally starting to increase in Dallas-Fort Worth after years of minimal buying options.State of play: In February 2022, there were slightly more than 4,000 active listings in the metro. In April of this year, there were about 18,500...
Dallas Mavericks head to the NBA Finals
The Dallas Mavericks are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011 after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 Thursday night.Why it matters: Winning is fun.Making it to the championship series is the payoff for how team leadership has added versatile players around superstar Luka Dončić.The latest: The Mavericks led the Wolves by nearly 30 points for much of Game 5.Dončić and Kyrie Irving scored 36 points each.Dereck Lively II was back in action after missing Game 4 because of a neck injury. He scored nine points and grabbed eight rebounds off the bench.The intrigue: Coach Jason Kidd...
One of cricket's biggest tournaments is coming to North Texas
One of the largest tournaments for one of the world's biggest sports will go to bat this weekend in Grand Prairie.Why it matters: This is the first time the Men's T20 World Cup is coming to the U.S., and Grand Prairie Stadium will host the first match.The International Cricket Council is hosting matches here because "Texas is iconically U.S.," T20 USA CEO Brett Jones tells Axios.The big picture: This is a milestone for the U.S. — the bid for host country took decades of lobbying and professionalizing cricket. The West Indies, in the Caribbean, is a co-host.Global viewership is expected...
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