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Post Malone goes country with new song
Post Malone is repping Dallas in his new music video with country star Morgan Wallen.Why it matters: Everyone is better now that Posty is having a renaissance. The Grapevine native has been featured on the latest album releases from BeyoncΓ© and Taylor Swift.Driving the news: Malone will perform Thursday at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco.The show announced performances by Malone and Noah Kahan last week. Malone is expected to perform solo, per Variety.The big picture: Malone is wearing an iconic Dallas cap in the "I Had Some Help" video, which had more than 1 million views within...
A North Texas company's latest recycling effort: recycled trash bags
A Flower Mound company has started selling trash bags made with recycled plastic to give the average consumer a way to trim their environmental footprint.Why it matters: Plastic is a paradoxical product β it's useful to people around the world but usually ends up in landfills.More than 430 million tons of plastic are produced each year globally. Two-thirds are discarded after one use, impacting humans and marine life, per the UN Foundation.The big picture: Revolution Sustainable Solutions has carved a niche role in the sustainability industry by creating products out of recycled plastic for the airline, food and agricultural sectors.Last...
Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters says it's owed $7,000 from Foxtrot Market
Foxtrot Market's abrupt closures last month left hundreds of workers without a job, and a North Texas roastery without a major client.Why it matters: The Chicago-based company had 33 locations set up like neighborhood bodegas, selling coffee, snacks and wine. The closures were quick and chaotic, and the fallout continues over two weeks later.Zoom in: Dallas had four Foxtrots, including a new Greenville location that was once a bar that the City of Dallas shut down.Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters used to supply the mocha for Foxtrot's drinks and had worked with the market since it had just two locations."They were...
Kyrie Irving's limited edition sneakers honor his mom
Kyrie Irving has a new limited edition sneaker honoring his mother, who died when he was just 4.Driving the news: The Anta Kai 1 "Mother's Day" sneakers will debut Saturday in New Jersey for $125.After that, they may show up on the resale market or online, per SI.com.Flashback: Elizabeth Irving died of sepsis in 1996. She was 29.Irving's daughter is named Azurie Elizabeth Irving in honor of her grandmother.The intrigue: The Mother's Day shoes' vibrant colorway references Elizabeth Irving's roots in the Standing Rock Sioux tribe.The design includes "Mother," "Elizabeth" and Irving's number 11 in hieroglyphic-style font, per Complex.What he's saying: "I never got to give my mom my awards in the NBA, I never got to hug my mom after a 40-point game," Irving said in a video."And all those things that I didn't have, only made me more prepared to be a light for the world because I am a constant reminder that you need to appreciate the life you do have."
Things to do this weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth
Here's what's happening around Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend.π€ Gather your cowgirls. The Fort Worth Stockyards will host The Cowgirl Gathering with barrel racing and roping at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum. The weekend events lead into the Women's Rodeo World Championship next week.Cowgirl events Thursday through Sunday. Free.π€ Shake what your mama gave ya. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra offers an instrumental spin to country music, featuring hits from artists such as Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks and Kacey Musgraves.Shows Friday-Sunday. Tickets start at $32.π₯ Pick a fight. The Peak Fighting Championship is coming to Dallas this weekend to promote...
Dallas animal shelters are over capacity
Several North Texas animal shelters are offering free or discounted adoptions to reduce their backlog of animals waiting for a furever home.Why it matters: Research has shown that pets can boost your immune system, mood and sense of purpose. They're also good for a child's development.State of play: Animal shelters locally aren't adopting out animals quickly enough to accommodate new arrivals.The SPCA of Texas, which had 395 dogs and 324 cats in its care as of Monday night, is hosting an Empty the Shelters campaign through May 15.Dallas Animal Services was 27% over capacity for dogs and 21% over capacity...
Dallas-Fort Worth among U.S. metros with the lowest true unemployment rate
Note: Share of the U.S. labor force that is functionally unemployed (seeking but unable to find a full-time job, is unemployed or is employed in a position earning less than a living wage); Data: Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity; Chart: Axios VisualsThe Dallas area was among the major U.S. metros with the lowest rates of true unemployment last year.Why it matters: Strong labor markets signify a healthy economy.Boom towns like Denver, Nashville and Dallas are seeing very low levels of unemployment β in stark contrast to areas such as El Paso and New Orleans with large numbers of low-wage...
Caress Russell's perfect North Texas day
Caress Russell is a poet and motivational speaker based in the Dallas area β but she didn't compete on the latest season of Netflix's "The Circle" as herself.She posed as her more famous brother, Paul, a rapper who will tour with Meghan Trainor this fall.The intrigue: The social media competition only lets contestants communicate over written messages. Some of the contestants fudge their personas to gain popularity.The real Paul posted a hilarious Instagram video after the show aired, saying watching his sister pretend to be him was "literally an out-of-body experience.""My brother and I have always enjoyed making fun of...
Coppell mother wants special prosecutor to investigate son's 2014 death
The mother of a Coppell man whose 2014 death remains unresolved is in Washington, D.C., this week to ask North Texas lawmakers for help with the case.Why it matters: Pamela Crews is joining three other families who believe local authorities bungled investigations into the deaths of their loved ones.They're seeking help from their representatives in Congress to get special prosecutors appointed and a liaison between the families and the government agencies.The big picture: The group is led by Nashville-based private investigator Sheila Wysocki, who has been featured in several national crime stories."We're not going in demanding. We're not going in...
Dallas leads the nation in new hotels in the pipeline.
There were more hotels in the works in the Dallas market than any other U.S. area in the first quarter of 2024, according to a Lodging Econometrics report.Why it matters: The country reached an all-time high with 6,065 hotel projects in the pipeline.The Dallas data suggests investors favor the region for new hospitality projects.State of play: Dallas led the country with 185 hotel projects β around 21,900 rooms β planned in the first quarter of 2024.Atlanta had 153 projects in the works, followed by Nashville's 127 and Phoenix's 123.Meanwhile: Dallas ranked second for hotels under construction β 25 projects β...
Fort Worth voters to weigh hotel tax increase to fund convention center
Fort Worth voters will decide this week whether to add 2% to the city's hotel occupancy tax to fund renovations at its downtown convention center and the demolition of the "flying saucer" arena.Why it matters: Fort Worth must compete with Dallas, Arlington and other cities in the metro that have shinier events centers and tourist attractions.In 2022, Dallas voters approved an increase to the hotel occupancy tax to replace the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center as part of a $3 billion development project.This year, Arlington opened its own $550 million convention center attached to a hotel within walking distance from...
Around 20 arrested at UT Dallas pro-Palestinian protest
Police arrested around 20 people at a pro-Palestinian encampment at UT Dallas Wednesday.Why it matters: The crackdown mirrored arrests at protests at UT Austin as Gov. Greg Abbott has declared, "no encampments will be allowed."The big picture: The Pro-Palestinian movement is spreading among college campuses, with students and faculty demanding their leaders divest from companies that have ties to Israel over its punishing assault of Gaza.Some universities have also seen counter-protests in support of Israel, causing tensions and disagreements over the role of law enforcement.What happened: Protesters pitched tents early Wednesday on UT Dallas' Chess Plaza, resembling other encampments at...
Nearly 40% of Texas businesses use AI, per Fed survey
Data: UMD-LinkUp AIMaps; Note: "AI job" defined as a job requiring technical skills to build and/or use AI models. A bigger circle indicates more new jobs per capita. Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosNearly 40% of Texas companies use artificial intelligence, and another 17% are planning to incorporate it into their businesses in the coming year, per a survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.Why it matters: The findings show how companies are approaching AI and how they're weighing its benefits and risks.Context: The Fed's April survey asked questions about traditional AI, which includes programs that can perform tasks using a...
Arlington nuns fight Fort Worth Diocese control
A cloistered order of Carmelite nuns in Arlington spend most of their time secluded from the public, even during mass. They don't grant media interviews, and they devote their lives to prayer.But they are now at the center of a publicized dispute with the Fort Worth bishop they claim is abusing his power.Why it matters: The Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity is fighting what it calls a "hostile takeover" by the organization the Vatican has appointed to govern them. The nuns are working to maintain their organization's independence within the Catholic Church, where the highest level of governance is...
Fastest-growing North Texas ZIP codes
Data: Zillow; Note: Typical home value refers to the average of the middle third of Zillow home value estimates for every home in a given region with a county record, including single-family, condominium and co-operative homes; Table: Axios VisualsA ZIP code in University Park is among North Texas' hottest, per Zillow data shared with Axios.The big picture: That area saw Dallas-Fort Worth's highest jump in typical home values compared to a year earlier, according to Zillow's latest analysis.State of play: More inventory, partly from new construction, is "a key reason home value appreciation in Texas has come back down to earth after skyrocketing during the pandemic," Zillow senior economist Nicole Bachaud tells Axios.Zoom out: Austin (-4.1%) and San Antonio (-1.9%) are two of three major U.S. metro areas where typical home values are down year-over-year, Zillow found.Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston each posted increases that were under 2%.Between the lines: Home value growth varies locally because of factors like job opportunities, development and population trends, which impact supply and demand.
Arlington school shooting shows similarities to others
An 18-year-old Arlington high school student was killed this week in a school shooting that mirrors other incidents across North Texas.Why it matters: School lockdowns and increased security have become the norm on Texas campuses after high-profile mass shootings but the measures haven't stopped violence among students.State of play: Dallas high school students recently walked out of Wilmer-Hutchins High School where a student had been shot the week before to urge school leaders to do more to protect them."Our children are supposed to bury us. We're not supposed to bury them," Dallas ISD trustee Maxie Johnson, whose son died in...
Pro-Palestinian protests continue at North Texas universities
College students in North Texas and across the country are challenging their school leaders to re-evaluate ties to Israel.Driving the news: On Tuesday, around 100 students held a sit-in at UT Dallas to demand that the university divest from companies that produce weapons and military equipment used by Israel, per the Dallas Morning News.Over 50 people at the University of Texas at Austin were arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest on Wednesday. The Travis County attorney later dropped charges for most of those arrested. And, at UT Arlington, around 150 protesters participated in a walkout to protest the war in Gaza.Why...
The top grocery stores in Dallas-Fort Worth
Data: Chain Store Guide; Note: Stores under the same brand name have been combined, e.g. Walmart and Walmart Supercenter; Chart: Axios VisualsWalmart is still king of the grocers in Dallas-Fort Worth, according to a new market analysis.The latest: With more than 100 stores in the metro area, Walmart continued to make up the largest share of grocery sales in 2023 in D-FW, per data from Grocery Store Guide, which tracks retail and food service industries.Despite the excitement and crowds H-E-B draws every time it opens a new store, the popular Texas chain holds just shy of 3% of the grocery...
Things to do in Dallas this weekend
π Fawn over films. The Dallas International Film Festival has a packed lineup of documentary and short films, along with panels with filmmakers and red carpet events.Thursday through May 2 in Dallas. Passes start at $100.π¨ Appreciate the arts. Southlake's Art in the Square returns this weekend with exhibits, activities for families and a Saturday night Tom Petty tribute concert.Friday-Sunday at Southlake Town Square. Free admission.π Stock your shelves. Peruse the second annual Oak Cliff Book Crawl to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day.12-7pm Saturday at Lucky Dogs Books, Pan-African Connection, Poets Bookshop, The Wild Detectives and Whose Books. Cost: However much your wallet (and bookshelves) can handle.πΆ Take me to church. Fall in love just a little at Hozier's Unreal Unearth tour, which features Allison Russell.8pm Sunday at Dos Equis Pavilion. Tickets are available on resale sites.
WNBA's Wings could move to downtown Dallas
The Dallas City Council is scheduled to vote today on paying $19 million in incentives to the Dallas Wings in a 15-year deal to bring the WNBA to downtown.Why it matters: This is the city's chance to attract one of its eponymous sports teams to play inside the town limits, instead of in Arlington or Frisco.State of play: The Wings β like the rest of the WNBA β are growing in popularity. Moving to Dallas from Arlington can help the team attract more fans.The team has sold out season ticket memberships for the first time and has seen a 220%...
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