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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...
A downtown Fort Worth hotel explosion left 21 people injured
An explosion at a downtown Fort Worth hotel injured 21 people — one critically and four seriously — Monday afternoon.The big picture: Police haven't confirmed what caused the explosion, but said construction was going on in the building and the blast appears to be caused by a gas leak."It's heartbreaking for downtown Fort Worth, of course. At this point our hearts and prayers are with the victims at area hospitals," Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker told reporters.What happened: The explosion occurred just before 3:30pm at the Sandman Signature Hotel on 810 Houston St. First responders evacuated people trapped in the...
A downtown Fort Worth hotel explosion left 21 people injured
An explosion at a downtown Fort Worth hotel injured 21 people — one critically and four seriously — Monday afternoon.The big picture: Police haven't confirmed what caused the explosion, but said construction was going on in the building and the blast appears to be caused by a gas leak."It's heartbreaking for downtown Fort Worth, of course. At this point our hearts and prayers are with the victims at area hospitals," Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker told reporters.What happened: The explosion occurred just before 3:30pm at the Sandman Signature Hotel on 810 Houston St. First responders evacuated people trapped in the...
Grand Prairie Stadium to host cricket World Cup
One of the biggest cricket tournaments in the world will spin off in Grand Prairie in June, bringing international TV rights and thousands of fans to the region.Driving the news: Grand Prairie Stadium will host the "curtain raiser" games of the International Cricket Council's Men's T20 World Cup, which the U.S. and West Indies are co-hosting this summer.Why it matters: Cricket fans in the U.S. have long yearned to host international cricket matches, and Grand Prairie Stadium was built with that goal in mind.The stadium's selection as a key site for the T20 World Cup highlights North Texas' influence in...
Grand Prairie Stadium to host cricket World Cup
One of the biggest cricket tournaments in the world will spin off in Grand Prairie in June, bringing international TV rights and thousands of fans to the region.Driving the news: Grand Prairie Stadium will host the "curtain raiser" games of the International Cricket Council's Men's T20 World Cup, which the U.S. and West Indies are co-hosting this summer.Why it matters: Cricket fans in the U.S. have long yearned to host international cricket matches, and Grand Prairie Stadium was built with that goal in mind.The stadium's selection as a key site for the T20 World Cup highlights North Texas' influence in...
Dallas North Tollway gets 6-mile extension
Collin County's growth has sparked new road construction projects aimed at relieving traffic congestion and giving drivers more commute options.Driving the news: The North Texas Tollway Authority recently approved a 6-mile expansion for the Dallas North Tollway through Prosper and Celina.Why it matters: The tollway's expansion is a byproduct of the Dallas-Fort Worth region's growth to areas that were once considered the boonies.Details: Construction is scheduled to begin this spring to extend DNT from U.S. 380 to FM 428 by adding three main lanes in each direction.The project is estimated to cost $460 million, per NTTA.NTTA officials say they hope...
Dallas North Tollway gets 6-mile extension
Collin County's growth has sparked new road construction projects aimed at relieving traffic congestion and giving drivers more commute options.Driving the news: The North Texas Tollway Authority recently approved a 6-mile expansion for the Dallas North Tollway through Prosper and Celina.Why it matters: The tollway's expansion is a byproduct of the Dallas-Fort Worth region's growth to areas that were once considered the boonies.Details: Construction is scheduled to begin this spring to extend DNT from U.S. 380 to FM 428 by adding three main lanes in each direction.The project is estimated to cost $460 million, per NTTA.NTTA officials say they hope...
Things to do this weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth
Feeling a little blue after the holidays and returning to work? Here are options for the weekend of Jan. 6.🎨 The world is a canvas. Visit the Dallas Museum of Art for this month's free first Sunday. All visitors get into the exhibitions at no cost. A docent will also lead a tour of the museum's collections from 2-3pm.11am-5pm Sunday at 1717 North Harwood St.🏀 Cheer for the Mavs. The Dallas Mavericks play home games against the Portland Trail Blazers and the Minnesota Timberwolves this weekend.7:30pm Friday and 6:30pm Sunday at the American Airlines Center.🏒 See stars. The Dallas Stars play at home tonight and Saturday, first against the Colorado Avalanche and then the Nashville Predators.7pm Thursday and Saturday at the American Airlines Center.🎶 "When I was a young boy." The Emo Night Tour stops in Dallas to play every millennial's favorite sad rock song.8pm Friday at Trees in Deep Ellum. Tickets: $16.Sign up for Axios Dallas for free.
What 2024 holds for Dallas-Fort Worth
Elections and politics will be some of the biggest stories of 2024.But there will be plenty of other intrigue throughout this new year. Here are a few storylines we're watching:U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is seeking a third term in office, but Democrats U.S. Rep. Colin Allred of Dallas and state Sen. Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio are trying to flip the seat.The primary for both parties is March 5, with early voting starting Feb. 20. The general election is in November.U.S. Reps. Kay Granger (R-Fort Worth) and Michael Burgess (R-Lewisville) won't run for re-election despite their long tenure and likely...
2024 in sports: North Texas to host MLB All Star game, cricket World Cup
Dallas-Fort Worth residents should still be celebrating the latest local championship after the Texas Rangers won the 2023 World Series.But 2024 may shape up to be an even bigger sports year for North Texas.What's happening: The region will host several major sporting events this year and is continuing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.AT&T Stadium is a match site, but we may learn this year which ones the region will get.Here's what else we're watching…🏀 The Dallas Mavericks could leave Dallas. The NBA has approved Mark Cuban's plan to sell a majority stake in the team to the Nevada...
2024 in sports: North Texas to host MLB All Star game, cricket World Cup
Dallas-Fort Worth residents should still be celebrating the latest local championship after the Texas Rangers won the 2023 World Series.But 2024 may shape up to be an even bigger sports year for North Texas.What's happening: The region will host several major sporting events this year and is continuing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.AT&T Stadium is a match site, but we may learn this year which ones the region will get.Here's what else we're watching…🏀 The Dallas Mavericks could leave Dallas. The NBA has approved Mark Cuban's plan to sell a majority stake in the team to the Nevada...
Texas falls to Washington in College Football Playoff
The University of Texas was 13 yards away from a trip to the national championship game Monday night — but came up just short, losing 37-31 to the University of Washington in the Sugar Bowl.It was agonizing.Why it matters: This was the closest Texas has come to a national championship game since 2009. The Longhorns haven't won a championship since the 2005 season.Washington last won a national title outright in 1960. They split a championship with the University of Miami in 1991.What happened: Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. diced up the Texas defense from the opening drive. The Huskies had...
Looking back at the biggest stories of 2023 in Dallas-Fort Worth
As the year draws to a close, we're looking back at some of the biggest stories in North Texas in 2023…Allen shooting: North Texans grieved after a gunman opened fire at the Allen Premium Outlets in May, killing eight people and wounding seven.The shooting at the popular outdoor mall shook people's sense of safety, but it also showcased Allen's resilience.Universal Kids resort: Construction began in November on the family-friendly theme park and hotel expected to open in Frisco in 2026.Ken Paxton's trial: The attorney general was the third state official in Texas history to be impeached. He was acquitted in...
Looking back at the biggest stories of 2023 in Dallas-Fort Worth
As the year draws to a close, we're looking back at some of the biggest stories in North Texas in 2023…Allen shooting: North Texans grieved after a gunman opened fire at the Allen Premium Outlets in May, killing eight people and wounding seven.The shooting at the popular outdoor mall shook people's sense of safety, but it also showcased Allen's resilience.Universal Kids resort: Construction began in November on the family-friendly theme park and hotel expected to open in Frisco in 2026.Ken Paxton's trial: The attorney general was the third state official in Texas history to be impeached. He was acquitted in...
Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience in Little Elm falls short
Walking through the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience in Little Elm was a bit like encountering a squib — technically a wizard but with no magic.What happened: We're Harry Potter fans who proudly wear our Hogwarts house colors, so when we heard about the Forbidden Forest popup in North Texas, we simply had to check it out.To capitalize on the holiday spirit, we waited until December. Like "Die Hard," the Harry Potter films are Christmas movies (or at the very least the first one is).Details: The forest opened in October at Little Elm Park along Lewisville Lake. A large chunk...
Why Brandt Jean decided to forgive Amber Guyger for murdering his brother
Brandt Jean planned to kill former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who murdered his brother in his own apartment — before ultimately deciding to forgive her.Why it matters: Guyger's high-profile murder trial in 2019 made headlines around the world. The emotional footage of Jean telling Guyger that he forgives her and loves her — and then hugging her — went viral, eliciting a spectrum of visceral reactions.The latest: Deseret Magazine's Ethan Bauer went to St. Lucia, where Botham Jean grew up and where Brandt Jean lives, to learn about his decision to publicly forgive the police officer who killed his...
Why Brandt Jean decided to forgive Amber Guyger for murdering his brother
Brandt Jean planned to kill former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who murdered his brother in his own apartment — before ultimately deciding to forgive her.Why it matters: Guyger's high-profile murder trial in 2019 made headlines around the world. The emotional footage of Jean telling Guyger that he forgives her and loves her — and then hugging her — went viral, eliciting a spectrum of visceral reactions.The latest: Deseret Magazine's Ethan Bauer went to St. Lucia, where Botham Jean grew up and where Brandt Jean lives, to learn about his decision to publicly forgive the police officer who killed his...
Dallas-Fort Worth suffered worsened air quality in 2023
Data: AirNow; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosOverall air quality in Dallas-Fort Worth was worse this summer compared to previous years, in part because of Canadian wildfires.Why it matters: Exposure to fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke irritates the throat and eyes.It contributes to long-term mortality by exacerbating heart disease and respiratory illness.The big picture: The 2023 wildfire season more than doubled the previous record for fire-related air pollution in the U.S., Axios' Will Chase, Erin Davis and Kavya Beheraj report.Threat level: The average American was exposed to 66% more air pollution than in 2021, the second-most polluted year, according to data from...
Dallas-Fort Worth public transit rebounding after pandemic
Data: American Public Transportation Association; Note: Among metro areas with at least 500,000 people; Richmond's data compares August 2023 to August 2019; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosPublic transit ridership in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is at 78% of pre-pandemic levels, per American Public Transportation Association data.Why it matters: Public transit — whether in the form of buses, light rail or even cable cars — makes for cleaner, greener cities and opens up possibilities for those who can't afford a car.The big picture: Of around 100 U.S. metro areas with more than 500,000 people, September 2023 public transit ridership was at or above...
North Texas high school football teams are playing in state championships at AT&T Stadium
Several North Texas high school football teams will compete for state championships at AT&T Stadium this weekend — including South Oak Cliff, which is hoping to bring home its third straight state title.Why it matters: High school football is a massive part of this state's culture. In some parts of Texas, nothing matters more.4A Division I: In its first-ever title-game appearance, Anna will take on Tyler Chapel Hill at 11am Friday.The Anna Coyotes only lost one game all year, a quadruple-overtime heartbreaker to boomtown rival Celina. Next year, Anna will move to 5A.5A Division I: Aledo plays Smithson Valley at...
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