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Texas' strongest THC gummy hits the market
Texas Original, the state's largest medical cannabis provider, recently launched a blueberry lemonade gummy, the strongest THC edible available in Texas.Why it matters: The new gummy, the state's first legal 30-milligram option, was created to help patients with conditions like PTSD, cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. It's 50% stronger than the strongest legal edibles previously available, and the company says it alleviates pain, muscle spasms and nausea.Context: In states with less stringent marijuana laws — like the liberal bastion of Oklahoma — it's not rare to see gummies three or four times this strong.Some places sell 3,000-milligram gummies — 100 times...
Cost of living in Dallas, Plano beat all Texas cities, above U.S. average
Dallas and Plano are the only two Texas cities with a higher cost of living than the U.S. average, according to a new analysis.Driving the news: Each quarter, the Council for Community and Economic Research assembles a cost-of-living index looking at categories such as housing, utilities, groceries, transportation and health care, Axios' Alex Fitzpatrick and Kavya Beheraj report.Health care, utilities and the price of goods and services were the primary drivers of high costs locally.How it works: An index value of 100 represents the national average cost of living across 269 cities.If a city has a value over 100, its...
Cost of living in Dallas, Plano beat all Texas cities, above U.S. average
Dallas and Plano are the only two Texas cities with a higher cost of living than the U.S. average, according to a new analysis.Driving the news: Each quarter, the Council for Community and Economic Research assembles a cost-of-living index looking at categories such as housing, utilities, groceries, transportation and health care, Axios' Alex Fitzpatrick and Kavya Beheraj report.Health care, utilities and the price of goods and services were the primary drivers of high costs locally.How it works: An index value of 100 represents the national average cost of living across 269 cities.If a city has a value over 100, its...
The true story behind "The Iron Claw"
"The Iron Claw," an epic Texas saga set mostly in Dallas, will be in theaters on Dec. 22.The film made its world premiere last week at the Texas Theatre, not far from where the events that inspired the movie took place.The big picture: The film tells the story of the legendary Von Erich family, a multigenerational dynasty of professional wrestlers beset by tragedy. The movie stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White from "The Bear" and Holt McCallany from "Mindhunter."Why it matters: At the height of their fame, in the 1980s, the Von Erichs were Texas icons on par with the...
The true story behind "The Iron Claw"
"The Iron Claw," an epic Texas saga set mostly in Dallas, will be in theaters on Dec. 22.The film made its world premiere last week at the Texas Theatre, not far from where the events that inspired the movie took place.The big picture: The film tells the story of the legendary Von Erich family, a multigenerational dynasty of professional wrestlers beset by tragedy. The movie stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White from "The Bear" and Holt McCallany from "Mindhunter."Why it matters: At the height of their fame, in the 1980s, the Von Erichs were Texas icons on par with the...
Shingle Mountain cleaned up and Floral Farms residents look to next chapter
The site where Dallas' infamous Shingle Mountain once stood is finally free of toxins, Dallas officials announced this week.Why it matters: Residents in the southern Dallas neighborhood of Floral Farms complained for years about health issues that they blamed on a recycling company, saying it was causing poor air quality in the area.The environmental injustice that they experienced became a national story and a Dallas Museum of Art exhibit.Catch up fast: The roof shingles started piling up in 2018, after Blue Star Recycling moved into land zoned for industrial use right next to homes in Floral Farms.The pile of shingles...
Mavs unveil uniforms honoring blues history in Dallas Fort Worth
The Dallas Mavericks have a new City Edition uniform that honors North Texas musicians and their influence on American rhythm and blues history.The big picture: The team partnered with Grammy award winner and Fort Worth native Leon Bridges to design the uniforms for the 2023-24 season.They unveiled the collection with "Trinity River Blues," a new song featuring Mavs players and the Wortham cemetery where Blues artist Blind Lemon Jefferson is buried.Details: The uniform's moody palette channels the 19th century's "dark, edgy, honest urban music" that's now known as the blues, the Mavs say. "This music transformed the listeners' hearts with...
Texas voters approve all but one constitutional amendment
Texas voters approved all but one of 14 constitutional amendments, including a massive property tax package intended to cut taxes for homes by increasing the school district homestead exemption.The big picture: The propositions ranged from infrastructure improvements to farming rights.Roughly 2.5 million Texans voted in the election, per the Texas secretary of state's office.Context: Because Texas doesn't have an income tax, its public institutions mainly rely on sales taxes and property taxes.The state is expecting an unprecedented budget surplus this year, allowing lawmakers to put the property tax cut on the ballot.How it works: Proposition 4, approved by 83% of...
What to know about the November 2023 election in North Texas
Roughly 270,000 North Texans mailed in a ballot or voted early in Texas' constitutional amendment election.A vast majority of us have one last opportunity — today — to cast a ballot.Why it matters: Texas is expecting an unprecedented surplus during the 2024-2025 fiscal year, and voters will help decide how a lot of that money will be spent.Some North Texas cities and counties also have their own propositions on their ballot.Local ballots feature 12 statewide propositions that include raising the school district homestead exemption, prohibiting the creation of a wealth tax and improving infrastructure and parks.Many companies are letting employees...
Texas A&M physics professor becomes viral sensation
Professor Tatiana Erukhimova, who teaches physics at Texas A&M, knows a lot about energy.It can't be created or destroyed — and on social media, it can drive a lot of traffic.Why it matters: Videos of Erukhimova's energetic experiments have garnered more than 500 million views across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.Her department's YouTube page now has more than 2 million subscribers, exponentially more than the Aggie football program.The intrigue: Known on social media as "Dr. Tatiana," Erukhimova's delightful, kid-friendly demonstrations employ everything from liquid nitrogen and vacuum pumps to marshmallows, toilet paper and bicycle wheels.She was recently awarded the American Physical Society's Dwight Nicholson Medal for Outreach.Between the lines: Erukhimova's videos make the sometimes high-concept ideas of physics accessible to more people, especially kids.And her enthusiasm is infectious. Some of her undergraduate students have told her that they were originally inspired to study physics when they saw her demonstrations in middle school.What they're saying: "These videos are just another way for us to connect with people, to bring physics to their homes," Erukhimova told "CBS Mornings" earlier this year."Why don't you start every morning with a physics experiment?"Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Dallas.
Texas A&M physics professor becomes viral sensation
Professor Tatiana Erukhimova, who teaches physics at Texas A&M, knows a lot about energy.It can't be created or destroyed — and on social media, it can drive a lot of traffic.Why it matters: Videos of Erukhimova's energetic experiments have garnered more than 500 million views across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.Her department's YouTube page now has more than 2 million subscribers, exponentially more than the Aggie football program.The intrigue: Known on social media as "Dr. Tatiana," Erukhimova's delightful, kid-friendly demonstrations employ everything from liquid nitrogen and vacuum pumps to marshmallows, toilet paper and bicycle wheels.She was recently awarded the American Physical Society's Dwight Nicholson Medal for Outreach.Between the lines: Erukhimova's videos make the sometimes high-concept ideas of physics accessible to more people, especially kids.And her enthusiasm is infectious. Some of her undergraduate students have told her that they were originally inspired to study physics when they saw her demonstrations in middle school.What they're saying: "These videos are just another way for us to connect with people, to bring physics to their homes," Erukhimova told "CBS Mornings" earlier this year."Why don't you start every morning with a physics experiment?"Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Dallas.
Why the Rangers championship is for all of us
The Texas Rangers are back home to celebrate their first World Series championship.Pinch yourselves; it's real.State of play: They clinched their first title in the franchise's 62-year history on Wednesday night, capping their first trip to the playoffs since 2016.Details: The Rangers' 11-game winning streak on the road is a record unlikely to be toppled soon.The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is collecting key items from the series, including Corey Seager's helmet, manager Bruce Bochy's ballcap and the glove that pitcher Josh Sborz threw on the mound after throwing the final strike to win the title.They'll also take...
What you need to know about the Rangers’ World Series parade in Arlington
Rangers fans will finally get to experience something that was just a dream for decades: a World Series championship parade.Details: The parade starts at 12:15pm Friday at Supra Lot A along Cowboys Way in Arlington and will circle clockwise along AT&T Way, Nolan Ryan Expressway and Stadium Drive, ending back on Cowboys Way.The festivities will continue with a 30-minute ceremony in the North Plaza, between Texas Live! and Globe Life Field.What to expect: Rangers players, Arlington Mayor Jim Ross, police and fire officials and Arlington City Council members are expected to participate in the parade, along with school marching bands.Rangers...
Where to park to get to a Cowboys game
We recently tried an Arlington bar's shuttle service to AT&T Stadium for the Cowboys game, and it was surprisingly efficient.The big picture: Arlington is one of the largest cities in the U.S. without mass public transit. That's led to ridiculously priced lots in the entertainment district and numerous Reddit threads seeking advice for getting there.J. Gilligan's, just 1 mile from Arlington's entertainment district, has offered shuttles to games and concerts for years. The service is open to anyone.How it works: Park for free by the bar — follow the attendants' instructions — and buy a wristband from the window for...
The Texas Rangers' World Series history
Before this postseason, it felt like the Texas Rangers were cursed. They hadn't won a playoff series since their last trip to the Fall Classic in 2011.They were just one strike away then from winning the title against the St. Louis Cardinals.Why it matters: Before the Rangers beat the Diamondbacks in Game 5 on Wednesday, they had the second-longest drought for a World Series title in the MLB.The team hadn't won a title since becoming a franchise in 1961. Only the Cleveland Guardians have gone longer without a World Series win. They beat the Atlanta Braves for the title in...
Dallas County investigates cyberattack as ransomware gang claims responsibility
Dallas County officials are investigating the scope of a cyberattack on the county's servers last month.The breach follows cyberattacks on the city of Dallas and the Dallas Central Appraisal District in the past year.The big picture: Government organizations remain one of the top industries targeted by cyberattacks, according to a report by BlackBerry.Cyberattacks targeting government entities increased by nearly 40% from March to May in 2022 and 2023, the report says.What happened: Dallas County learned about the breach "affecting a portion of its environment" on Oct. 19, per a statement released Monday.The county said in a notice to residents that...
Texas Rangers one win away from World Series title after Game 4 victory
The Texas Rangers won 11-7 against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, putting them at 3-1 in the best-of-seven World Series.What happened: The Rangers took an early lead, scoring five runs in both the second and third innings. They're the first team to score five runs in consecutive innings in a single World Series game.Second baseman Marcus Semien had five RBIs, turning around his postseason slump.Why it matters: The Rangers are now one win away from winning the World Series.One. Win.Aggghhhhhh!!!!State of play: Outfielder Adolis García and pitcher Max Scherzer were both removed from the roster before the game. They...
Brookhaven Country Club prepares to host USA Pickleball National Championship
Thousands of athletes and fans will flood Farmers Branch next week for the 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships.Why it matters: Brookhaven Country Club went through a $5.3 million renovation to prepare for the tournament and add new permanent pickleball courts for members.The scope and scale of this year's national championship reflects pickleball's increasing popularity — 135 professional players and over 3,500 amateurs have signed up to play. There's capacity for up to 25,000 fans.Context: The national pickleball championships used to be held in Indian Wells, California. USA Pickleball and the Professional Pickleball Association chose Brookhaven as the tournament's new site...
Brookhaven Country Club prepares to host USA Pickleball National Championship
Thousands of athletes and fans will flood Farmers Branch next week for the 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships.Why it matters: Brookhaven Country Club went through a $5.3 million renovation to prepare for the tournament and add new permanent pickleball courts for members.The scope and scale of this year's national championship reflects pickleball's increasing popularity — 135 professional players and over 3,500 amateurs have signed up to play. There's capacity for up to 25,000 fans.Context: The national pickleball championships used to be held in Indian Wells, California. USA Pickleball and the Professional Pickleball Association chose Brookhaven as the tournament's new site...
Defense shines in Rangers 3-1 win in Game 3 of the World Series
The Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 Monday night with some incredible defensive plays to go up 2-1 in the best-of-seven World Series.Texas became the first team to win nine consecutive road games in a single postseason.What happened: All-world outfielder Adolis Garcia threw a rocket to home plate, keeping Arizona first baseman Christian Walker from scoring in the second inning.Marcus Semien and Corey Seager, two free agents the club signed to a combined $500 million in 2021, gave the Rangers a three-run lead in the third.The bullpen took over in the fourth inning.Seager made a highlight reel-worthy stop to turn...
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