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Texas Rangers great Adrián Beltré likely to be voted into the MLB Hall of Fame
Texas Rangers great Adrián Beltré is expected to be a near-unanimous shoo-in to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.Why it matters: This is the first year Beltré is eligible to be inducted into the hall. He played eight years for the Texas Rangers — including during their 2011 World Series run — before retiring after the 2018 season.The third baseman is known for his skills on the field, but also his playful sense of humor, aversion to head pats and his kinship with opponents.Driving the news: The results of the 2024 Hall of Fame election will be announced at 5pm...
Here's what you need to know to register to vote in Texas
Texans have until Feb. 5 to register to vote to cast ballots in March's primary elections.Why it matters: The March primary will determine the Republican and Democratic candidates for federal, state and county offices.How it works: Check whether you're already registered and that your information is up to date before it's too late.If not, you can fill out a voter registration form online.Yes, but: The form must be printed and mailed to your local elections office.You can also register to vote when getting your driver's license.Of note: Address changes can be completed here.What's next: Early voting takes place Feb. 20 to March 1.Election Day is March 5.
Screen Time with AT&T's CEO John Stankey
John Stankey became the CEO of AT&T, the largest telecommunications company in the world, in July 2020 — amid the pandemic — after serving as both president and chief operating officer. Since then: He's led initiatives at the Dallas-based company to expand fiber and 5G networks nationwide, enticing...
Report: AT&T Stadium to host 2026 World Cup final
The 2026 World Cup final will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, according to a report by The Sun, a British tabloid.The story corroborates earlier reports from ESPN.Why it matters: The FIFA men's World Cup is the largest sporting event in the world. An estimated 1.5 billion people watched the final match of the 2022 World Cup, which featured France and Argentina.Hosting the final match would highlight the region to a global audience like no entertainment event has before.Plus: The Sun report also says that North Texas will be the central base for FIFA, the sport's governing body, during...
Dallas bond proposal funding could increase
The proposed 2024 Dallas bond program could grow by $150 million as council members continue to debate which major city projects need more money.Driving the news: A City Council briefing is scheduled at 2pm Friday to discuss when to hold the bond election and whether the bond package will be increased from $1.1 billion to $1.25 billion.City staff is asking council members to take a straw vote on support for increasing the funding.Why it matters: The council is seemingly divided on how the massive bond package should be spent and even when an election should occur.The governing body has already...
What will the Cowboys look like next season?
Jerry Jones and his family are once again facing a series of difficult decisions about the future of the franchise.Why it matters: After yet another calamitous season-ending loss, the tenures of the team's coaching staff, starting quarterback and starting running back are all up in the air.Though the Cowboys entered this postseason with what might've been the clearest path to a Super Bowl since the 1990s, fans are now reeling from another disappointing finish.Zoom in: The most obvious question after the game was about head coach Mike McCarthy. He's won 12 games in each of his three seasons with Dallas,...
Here's what's happening around Dallas this weekend
Here's what happening around Dallas this weekend. 💃 Party like Dolly. Dress, dance and drink like Dolly Parton to commemorate the Queen of Country's birthday this weekend.Saturday at Truck Yard's Dallas and Frisco locations.🧱 LEGO of your worries. LEGO lovers will unite at Brick Fest to see life-sized blocks, build a mosaic and browse LEGO merch.Saturday and Sunday at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Tickets start at $25.🧘 Asana with goats. This goat yoga is for kids and adults, and proceeds help local nonprofit initiatives.10-11am Saturday at Addison Circle Park. Tickets start at $20.💅 Get in, losers. Several theaters are still showing the musical adaptation of "Mean Girls."Galaxy Theatres at Grandscape is offering super fetch pink cocktails and mocktails, and Alamo Drafthouses have "Mean Girls" merch.
Here's what's happening around Dallas this weekend
Here's what happening around Dallas this weekend. 💃 Party like Dolly. Dress, dance and drink like Dolly Parton to commemorate the Queen of Country's birthday this weekend.Saturday at Truck Yard's Dallas and Frisco locations.🧱 LEGO of your worries. LEGO lovers will unite at Brick Fest to see life-sized blocks, build a mosaic and browse LEGO merch.Saturday and Sunday at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Tickets start at $25.🧘 Asana with goats. This goat yoga is for kids and adults, and proceeds help local nonprofit initiatives.10-11am Saturday at Addison Circle Park. Tickets start at $20.💅 Get in, losers. Several theaters are still showing the musical adaptation of "Mean Girls."Galaxy Theatres at Grandscape is offering super fetch pink cocktails and mocktails, and Alamo Drafthouses have "Mean Girls" merch.
Self-driving trucks are coming to Dallas
Dallas will soon be a launchpad for 18-wheelers carrying freight from city to city, without a driver in the cab.Driving the news: California-based Kodiak Robotics unveiled its "driverless-ready semi-truck" at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week and said its first driverless route, between Houston and Dallas, will launch in the second half of this year.Pittsburgh-based Aurora Innovation is also planning to launch fully driverless trucks in Texas by the end of the year, with Dallas to Houston as the first route.The big picture: Texas has become a self-driving testing ground in recent years, thanks to a...
The power grid's latest test in North Texas
Texas' grid operator has asked residents to conserve energy again this week as temperatures remain below freezing in much of the state.The big picture: An arctic outbreak arrived in Texas on Sunday evening, dropping wind chills in the Dallas area to around zero overnight.Temperatures are forecast to dip back into the teens Tuesday night — with wind chills even lower — before rising to the 40s Wednesday.The latest: ERCOT has asked Texans to voluntarily conserve electricity from 6-9am Tuesday if it's safe to do so.Dallas and Fort Worth are among the many North Texas cities that canceled trash pickup Monday...
Another Dallas Cowboys season ends in heartbreak
It happened again. Yet another Cowboys season ended with high hopes dashed in devastating fashion, as Dallas was blown out by the Green Bay Packers at home Sunday afternoon, in the first round of the playoffs.The final score was 48-32, but the game was never that close.Why it matters: This might be the most heartbreaking loss in franchise history — and that's saying something, because this team has had a lot of calamitous, season-ending losses over the years.With a high-powered offense and top-5 defense, this seemed like Dallas' best chance for a Super Bowl run in more than a decade....
Dallas-Fort Worth to get more EV chargers, hydrogen fuel stations through federal grant
North Texas is expected to get 100 new electric vehicle charging stations as part of $85 million in federal energy funding.Driving the news: The North Central Texas Council of Governments will receive $15 million to install the public EV charging stations and $70 million to build as many as five hydrogen fueling stations in the state.Dallas-Fort Worth has more than 900 charging stations, though few are free.The big picture: Hydrogen stations would fuel freight trucks moving across the state from Dallas-Fort Worth to Austin, Houston and San Antonio.The project's goal is to create a hydrogen fueling corridor from Texas to...
Dallas Cowboys start the playoffs against the Green Bay Packers
The Cowboys are hoping to continue a 16-game home winning streak in this weekend's Wild Card round playoff matchup against the Green Bay Packers — while also seeking revenge for some of the franchise's most devastating playoff losses.Why it matters: Dallas finished the regular season 12-5, with the top scoring offense in the NFL and one of the league's best defenses. So this might be the team's best chance for a Super Bowl run in more than a decade.Head coach Mike McCarthy won a Super Bowl while coaching the Packers. But Dallas lost to Green Bay in 2022, the only...
ERCOT issues weather watch ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth cold front
Thursday will be the last mild day Dallas-Fort Worth experiences for the "foreseeable future" as cold fronts begin to move into the area Thursday night, per the National Weather Service.Driving the news: The first of two fronts moves in Thursday night after an unusually warm day, bringing down temperatures into the 40s through Friday.A much colder front is forecast to move across North Texas on Sunday.Threat level: ERCOT, the state's power grid operator, issued a "weather watch" for early next week, predicting increased electric demand and a possible drop in energy reserves."Grid conditions are expected to be normal, and ERCOT...
Dallas-Fort Worth volunteers needed for annual homelessness count
Explore the interactive map. Data: HUD; Map: Alice Feng/AxiosNorth Texas agencies tracking homelessness are seeking volunteers to assist in the annual homeless census this month.Why it matters: The federally required point-in-time count occurs just one night a year and tracks trends in homelessness, including how many veterans are unhoused, how many people have been on the street for more than a year and how many families are experiencing homelessness.These metrics affect federal housing funds and help local nonprofits measure need.Driving the news: The next homeless census takes place the night of Jan. 25. Volunteers will spread out across North Texas...
Things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth
From volunteering to watching the Cowboys to learning about the Civil Rights Movement, here are some things to do Jan. 11-14 in Dallas-Fort Worth:Drink and dash. Sample 16 drinks and six small bites at this year's Drink Dash, featuring local businesses.5-8pm Friday at the Dallas Farmers Market. $35Earn goodwill. The monthly Feed the City picks local venues where volunteers can prepare meals for people in need.8:30-10:30am Saturday at Bowl & Barrel in Dallas.Remember the legends. This year's Dallas Civil Rights History Symposium will explore the legacies of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Juanita J. Craft through tours and guest speakers.10am-4pm Saturday at the African American Museum of Dallas. Free admission.Speak your truth. 15 poets will participate in "We Are One," a poetry slam honoring the free speech that King stood for.6-8pm Saturday at 723 Fort Worth Ave. in Dallas. $10 for audience members.Celebrate the boys. Here are some places where you can watch Sunday's game against the Packers with other Cowboys fans.Legacy Hall in Plano is also hosting a watch party, along with Sidecar Social locations in Frisco and Addison. Game starts at 3:30pm.Sign up for Axios Dallas for free.
Is it Covid, flu or allergies?
The germs that spread over the holidays are still making their rounds, leaving many illness-ridden North Texans to wonder, "Is it COVID, flu or allergies?"The big picture: COVID, flu and RSV cases are on the rise statewide. And, it's peak cedar fever season — Ashe junipers' pollen releases peak in mid-January and taper off at the end of February or early March.Yes, but: Figuring out which illness you have is difficult. Colds, flu, COVID and cedar fever share symptoms of sore throat, runny nose, itchy eyes, headaches and fatigue.State of play: Anticipating an uptick in respiratory illnesses, public health experts...
Walmart to bring more drone deliveries to Dallas-Fort Worth
2024 will be the year most North Texans can get a drone to bring groceries and over-the-counter medications to their home.Driving the news: With some (but not all) regulatory hurdles cleared, retailers, medical centers and logistics platforms will start offering drone delivery in many more suburban neighborhoods in 2024, Axios' Joann Muller reports.Walmart announced on Tuesday that it will expand its drone deliveries to cover up to 75% of Dallas-Fort Worth residents.Why it matters: Walmart plans to offer drone deliveries across 30 municipalities in North Texas by the end of the year. The company says this is the first time...
Walmart to bring more drone deliveries to Dallas-Fort Worth
2024 will be the year most North Texans can get a drone to bring groceries and over-the-counter medications to their home.Driving the news: With some (but not all) regulatory hurdles cleared, retailers, medical centers and logistics platforms will start offering drone delivery in many more suburban neighborhoods in 2024, Axios' Joann Muller reports.Walmart announced on Tuesday that it will expand its drone deliveries to cover up to 75% of Dallas-Fort Worth residents.Why it matters: Walmart plans to offer drone deliveries across 30 municipalities in North Texas by the end of the year. The company says this is the first time...
What to do at Grapevine Mall's Sea Life Aquarium
The upcoming cold front will make it nearly impossible to do anything outdoors, especially with kids.Grapevine's Sea Life Aquarium is a good place to occupy them this winter.The intrigue: The two-story aquarium is located inside Grapevine Mills Mall, which is also home to Legoland Discovery Center and Peppa Pig World of Play.We were skeptical at first — how good could a mall aquarium really be? — but after watching so many kids and adults fawn over the fish, we became big fans too. Our Canadian visitors who love aquariums thought Sea Life was "wicked." Photo: Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi/AxiosDetails: There are flashlight...
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