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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...
Check out a dog for the day from Dallas Animal Services
A new Dallas Animal Services program lets you give a shelter dog the day out of their dreams. Why it matters: The shelter is 40% over capacity for dogs — there were 418 of them for 300 kennels on Wednesday. DAS says the new doggie daycation program allows their...
A casual fan's guide to the Dallas Stars and NHL Western Conference finals
The Dallas Stars are headed to their second straight Western Conference Finals after defeating the two most recent Stanley Cup champs in the playoffs.Why it matters: The Stars may have toppled two of the best teams in the National Hockey League, but they're not a shoo-in to the Stanley Cup Finals.They have home-ice advantage in the seven-game series against the Edmonton Oilers, but the Oilers have the league's best players.State of cheer: The Stars have had a devoted Dallas fanbase since moving from Minnesota in 1993. Fans are energetic and loud at the American Airlines Center. Few wear the team's...
Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer wants to win the Stanley Cup
Pete DeBoer chose to coach the Stars because he wants to win the Stanley Cup.The big picture: The Stars have made it to the Western Conference Finals twice in the two years DeBoer has been with the team.DeBoer previously coached the Vegas Golden Knights but was fired after the team failed to reach the 2022 playoffs — the first time in their very short history.State of play: DeBoer interviewed with several teams before joining the Stars, saying he didn't want to lead a team that was in a rebuilding phase.DeBoer had seen the team's talent when the Stars knocked his...
How the Dallas Mavericks got to the Western Conference Finals
The Dallas Mavericks are one series away from the NBA Finals, which means it's time to welcome the bandwagoners to our fan base.Driving the news: The Minnesota Timberwolves are hosting the Mavs tonight for Game 1 of the best-of-seven Western Conference Finals.The Celtics and Indiana Pacers are playing in the Eastern Conference Finals.Flashback: The Mavericks last played in the Western Conference Finals in 2022 and lost to the Golden State Warriors, who went on to win the championship.Luka Dončić had only been a Mav a few years, and he didn't have a strong team behind him — yet.And, it was...
How Jason Kidd went from Dallas Mavericks player to coach
Point guard Jason Kidd helped the Dallas Mavericks win their first NBA championship in 2011, alongside pals Dirk Nowitzki, Tyson Chandler and Jason Terry.Now, he's helping the team pursue their second title.Why it matters: Kidd's comeback story as the Mavs' head coach deserves a full-circle championship run, and he's earned it this season.The Mavericks are playing in the Western Conference Finals for the second time in three seasons under Kidd.Catch up quick: Kidd retired from his 19-year NBA career in 2013, finishing as a member of the New York Knicks.He coached the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers...
What's on the ballot in runoff election in Dallas-Fort Worth
Early voting is underway for the runoff elections from March's Democratic and Republican primaries.State of play: Party nominees for elected positions ranging from county chair to U.S. representative are still up for grabs.Some runoff results, such as in the Dallas County sheriff race, will decide the seat because there is no opponent from the other party.Here are a few notable races…32nd Congressional District: The winner of the Republican primary runoff will face Democrat Julie Johnson in a bid to replace U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, who is running for U.S. Senate against Republican incumbent Ted Cruz.Former Dallas City Council member David...
Dallas housing nonprofit CitySquare to close this year
A Dallas nonprofit dedicated to ending poverty in the city will shutter in December because of a funding shortfall.Why it matters: CitySquare started as a humble food pantry over 35 years ago and grew into one of the most formidable nonprofits in Dallas. The organization branched into housing, workforce development, legal services and health care assistance.CitySquare also played a key role in shutting down one of the city's biggest homeless encampments and finding shelter for the residents there.Driving the news: The nonprofit's new CEO, Annam Manthiram, announced the impending closure in an email Sunday night, saying she had discovered a...
Dallas is paying extra to keep Police Chief Eddie Garcia around.
Dallas is willing to spend a lot of money to keep its highly prized police chief here for as long as possible.Why it matters: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has prioritized public safety, even during nationwide calls to "defund" the police in 2020.Public safety spending accounts for 61% of the general fund portion of the city's budget.The latest: Beginning in November, Chief Eddie Garcia will get a $10,000 retention bonus every six months.Interim city manager Kim Bizor Tolbert announced last week that city leaders had reached a deal to keep Garcia in Dallas through at least May 2027. His salary will...
Abbott, UT sued over pro-Palestinian protest arrests
A civil rights group is suing Gov. Greg Abbott and leaders at the University of Texas System and University of Houston over dozens of recent arrests at pro-Palestinian campus protests. Why it matters: The protests have exposed a rift between students and faculty arguing in favor of free speech rights...
Dallas Love Field reaches carbon neutrality
Dallas Love Field is carbon neutral, after over a decade of reducing its emissions.The big picture: The international Airport Carbon Accreditation program encourages airports to track and cut their emissions, tracking their progress over accreditation levels from 1-5.Love Field announced this week that it's reached Level 4, after establishing long-term plans for aligning with the Paris Agreement on climate action.Why it matters: Only five U.S. airports and two Texas airports — Love Field and DFW Airport — have achieved level 4 or higher in the ACA program.How it works: ACA says carbon neutrality happens after an airport has mapped its...
How to pass time after Dallas Love Field delay
Having your flight delayed after arriving at the airport is a pain, especially at a small airport like Dallas Love Field where there isn't much to do.But, there are still ways to pass time. Here are some recommendations…🌷 The Moss Lee Love Garden. Between bag check and the TSA checkpoint is an outdoor garden honoring the Army aviator for whom the airport is named.📚 Book browsing: The Ink bookstore past security is filled with tomes from different genres, including romance and Texas culture. There's also a clearance section in the back. Book nerds will appreciate this airport store. Photo: Naheed...
The NRA is hosting its annual meeting in Dallas this week
About 75,000 people are expected to attend the National Rifle Association's annual meeting and exhibit this week in Dallas.Why it matters: The NRA is in transition. Their longtime CEO, Wayne LaPierre, stepped down this year before top officials were set to face a civil trial over fraud and mismanagement allegations.A Manhattan jury found LaPierre and two other top executives liable in the corruption case, and the gun rights lobbying group remains without a leader.The big picture: The NRA has about 4 million members but declines to release exact membership figures.About 42% of Americans report having a firearm in their household,...
Last call for property appraisal protests
Wednesday is the deadline in many North Texas counties to file a protest to your home's 2024 appraised value.Why it matters: Because Texas doesn't have a state income tax, property taxes help fill the gap by funding public programs such as schools, road repairs and law enforcement.They're also a dreaded expense for property owners. Median property taxes in Texas rose 26% between 2019 and 2023.State of play: The Dallas, Denton and Collin appraisal districts say Wednesday is the deadline to submit a protest or 30 days since a notice of appraisal was mailed, whichever date is later.The Tarrant Appraisal District,...
Dallas police to use facial recognition technology
The Dallas Police Department plans to use facial recognition technology for some of its investigations.Why it matters: New technology is changing how police operate, and DPD is updating its investigative tools.Dallas recently launched a program that allows people to register and connect their at-home security cameras or business surveillance feeds to the police department's crime center.The big picture: Dallas is catching up to other law enforcement agencies already using facial recognition software, despite privacy concerns.Arlington, Fort Worth and Plano are among the departments that have launched programs using Clearview AI technology.How it works: Investigators would request facial recognition analysis of...
Texas power grid operator forecasts hot summer
Go ahead and turn on Santana and Rob Thomas because this summer is likely going to be a hot one.Why it matters: Texas continues to set heat records, straining the state's power grid.Five of the state's 10 hottest summers have been recorded since 2011, setting a new standard for what's normal.State of play: Many of the factors that contributed to the past two years of record-breaking summer heat are still in place, hinting at another above-average summer, according to a preliminary report from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the state's power grid operator.Ocean temperatures are still warmer than normal,...
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