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What it's like to attend a Major League Cricket match in Texas
On Thursday, I finally got to experience my favorite childhood sport in person. I'll never forget that night, because I got to share it with my dad.Why it matters: For many immigrant families like mine, watching cricket has been confined to a TV and odd hours of the night because matches are usually held in other parts of the world."I haven't been to a cricket match in 35 years, you know," Dad said gleefully as we walked into Grand Prairie Stadium on Thursday.Flashback: As a teenager in Karachi, Pakistan, he'd sit in the cheapest section with his friends to watch...
What it's like to attend a Major League Cricket match in Texas
On Thursday, I finally got to experience my favorite childhood sport in person. I'll never forget that night, because I got to share it with my dad.Why it matters: For many immigrant families like mine, watching cricket has been confined to a TV and odd hours of the night because matches are usually held in other parts of the world."I haven't been to a cricket match in 35 years, you know," Dad said gleefully as we walked into Grand Prairie Stadium on Thursday.Flashback: As a teenager in Karachi, Pakistan, he'd sit in the cheapest section with his friends to watch...
Texas part of national GDP's shift from the Northeast toward the South
Data: BEA; Map: Simran Parwani/Axios VisualsTexas is among the six fast-growing Southern states that now add more to the national GDP than the Northeast, which has been the perennial powerhouse, Bloomberg reports.Why it matters: Americans are spreading out physically and economically — and Texas has been a key beneficiary of the change.The big picture: Florida, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee are all part of a "$100 billion wealth migration" tilting the U.S. economic center of gravity south, per Bloomberg.Those states accounted for 23.8% of the country's GDP last year, while the Northeast accounted for 22.4%, Bloomberg reports.The switch happened...
A Dallas resident's perspective on Chicago
The population shift south is putting the Dallas region on the path to becoming the third largest metro in the country, supplanting Chicago.But can Dallas really compete with the culture, history and experience of living in Chicago?Driving the news: The Dallas metro is starting to get more recognition nationally. The bustling and delicious Dallas dining scene has caught the attention of the New York Times.And Freakonomics Radio aired two episodes on why everyone is moving to Dallas — well, Frisco.State of play: Even with Chicago's population losses, the city proper still has more people than Dallas. Dallas and Fort Worth's...
Threat of road rage lingers in North Texas after recent shootings
Violent crimes in Dallas are down this year compared with 2022, but the threat of road rage lingers in North Texas.Driving the news: At least three people have died in suspected road rage shootings across the region since March.Why it matters: Violent crime in many cities spikes in the summer, a trend that many researchers attribute to aggression exacerbated by heat, per Forbes.Nearly 40% of all road rage shootings happen during the summer, Dallas police say.Threat level: Texas is one of the top states for road rage shootings. Road rage also includes obscene gestures, cursing, sideswiping and forcing another driver...
Threat of road rage lingers in North Texas after recent shootings
Violent crimes in Dallas are down this year compared with 2022, but the threat of road rage lingers in North Texas.Driving the news: At least three people have died in suspected road rage shootings across the region since March.Why it matters: Violent crime in many cities spikes in the summer, a trend that many researchers attribute to aggression exacerbated by heat, per Forbes.Nearly 40% of all road rage shootings happen during the summer, Dallas police say.Threat level: Texas is one of the top states for road rage shootings. Road rage also includes obscene gestures, cursing, sideswiping and forcing another driver...
More extreme heat moves into Dallas-Fort Worth
A new heat wave is moving into North Texas, putting the Dallas-Fort Worth area under a heat advisory at least through Wednesday night.Why it matters: Hot days aren't unusual in Texas, but they fit into a larger global trend of heat records set this summer.Scientists are already warning that 2023 could be the hottest year on record.The big picture: Dangerously sweltering conditions are expected to intensify this week across the Southwest.That puts daily, monthly and some all-time records in jeopardy from the deserts of southern California to southwestern Texas, writes Axios' Andrew Freedman.What's happening: Temperatures are expected to reach as...
Texas group Mama Bears supports moms of LGBTQ+ kids
A private Facebook group started in North Texas for the mothers of LGBTQ+ kids has grown to include tens of thousands of moms around the world — and now it's getting national attention.Driving the news: A documentary airing this month on PBS spotlights several members of Mama Bears, a support group started by an Evangelical Christian mother in Coppell.Why it matters: Liz Dyer, the founder of Mama Bears, tells Axios she hopes the group can help make the world a "kinder, safer, more loving place for all LGBTQ+ people."What's happening: With more than 30,000 members, many in Texas, the group...
Dallas no longer takes 911 calls for low-priority incidents
Dallas police have rolled out a new requirement that mandates online reporting of certain types of non-emergencies to enable a quicker response for more important calls.The big picture: Online reporting in Dallas was optional for around three years before becoming a requirement last week.Context: The police department classifies calls in tiers to prioritize certain calls over others.Priority 1 calls include major crashes, shootings, robberies in progress and police chases. Priority 4 calls include loud music complaints, motor vehicle burglaries and criminal mischief.State of play: Anyone reporting a lower-level issue in Dallas — such as a car crash that didn't require...
Amanda Shires carries the torch of Texas music
Singer-songwriter Amanda Shires is carrying on the legacy of historic Texas music.Driving the news: Shires' new album, "Loving You," is a collection of covers of classic songs recorded with pianist Bobbie Nelson, the late sister of Willie Nelson.The big picture: While Shires lives outside Nashville with her husband, Jason Isbell, and their 7-year-old daughter, Mercy, she says it's important to her to keep alive the classic Texas music she grew up with."I started realizing how much we could potentially lose the old music if we didn't keep it in a new recorded way because there's so many of the songs...
The Allen shooting, 2 months later
Thursday marks two months since the Allen Premium Outlets shooting that left eight people dead and seven injured.Why it matters: The shooting at the popular outdoor shopping area was a devastating blow to North Texans' sense of safety, and left an entire community grieving.Catch up fast: On May 6, Mauricio Garcia, 33, of Dallas drove to the outlet mall with eight legally purchased weapons and started shooting people near H&M.An Allen police officer who happened to be nearby fatally shot Garcia.Two young sisters and a couple and their 3-year-old son were among the eight people killed.The mall reopened on May...
Screen Time with The Arts Community Alliance president
Maura Sheffler has been immersed in music since she was a young girl, from playing violin by the time she was 6 to earning master's degrees in business administration and arts management from SMU in 2013.She's now president and executive director of The Arts Community Alliance, a nonprofit that supports arts organizations and artists in North Texas and offers professional development for local arts leaders.Our Screen Time feature explores how some of the most interesting people in North Texas interact with technology. Here's how Sheffler clicks…Device of choice: AirPods, 100%.First tap of the day: The Apple Weather app to make the...
Dallas-Fort Worth's fastest growing demographic groups
Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Note: Estimates include people reporting one race alone; Hispanic individuals are also included in other categories, as they may be of any race; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosAsian and mixed-race populations grew the most in the Dallas-Fort Worth area between 2000 and last year, per a new Axios analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.Why it matters: Demographic data shows how much North Texas and the state as a whole have changed in the past two decades.Hispanic Texans now make up the largest share of the state's population. And non-Hispanic white residents now make up less than 40% of...
Texas Rangers are lone MLB team to ignore Pride Month
The Texas Rangers are the only MLB team to not recognize Pride Month or host an LGBTQ+ night.Driving the news: Friday is the last day of Pride Month, recognized every June since 1999.State of play: The Rangers and the Houston Astros were the only MLB clubs to not host a Pride night until the Astros hosted their first in 2021 in a game against the Rangers.Every other professional sports team in North Texas celebrates Pride Month or recognizes LGBTQ+ people on other nights of the year.The big picture: Global acceptance of gay and lesbian people has risen in the past...
How affirmative action ruling will impact North Texas universities
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Thursday that colleges can't explicitly consider applicants' race in admissions is likely to change local universities' approach to the process.Why it matters: The landmark ruling overturning more than 40 years of precedent will radically transform the admissions process at many public and private universities, forcing them to reevaluate how to maintain a diverse student body, Axios' Erin Doherty and April Rubin report.Catch up fast: The conservative nonprofit Students for Fair Admissions argued that the admissions processes at Harvard and the University of North Carolina discriminate against white and Asian American applicants while giving a...
Fourth of July events in North Texas
Cities across North Texas plan to commemorate America and England's famous breakup with fireworks, festivals and food.Here are some ways to celebrate.⛲ Klyde Warren Park: The celebration will include live music, food trucks and a fireworks show aligned with a custom playlist.7-10pm Saturday.🎆Addison's Kaboom Town: Addison usually has the region's coolest fireworks display and while free tickets have run out, there are plenty of watch parties around the area.7:30pm Monday.🔇 The Sound's sensory celebration: The waterfront development in Cypress Waters is tailoring its event to individuals or pets with noise sensitivity, offering a petting zoo and a patriotic laser light show instead of fireworks.6-10pm Monday.🎡 Dallas' Fair Park Fourth: Check out local vendors and food trucks at Fair Park before watching fireworks from the fairgrounds or inside the Cotton Bowl.4:30-10pm Tuesday.🎂 Plano's All American Fourth: Plano's party at Collin College includes a parade and fireworks. The city is also celebrating its 150th birthday this year.6-10pm Tuesday. Parade starts at 7:30pm.
TSA protocols create security risks, experts say
The TSA's policy of evacuating airport terminals after security breaches could potentially create additional safety risks in the areas outside screening stations.Driving the news: An entire terminal at DFW International Airport was evacuated on June 16 after airport officials said a "technical error" led to a pre-recorded message asking passengers to leave the terminal.As a result, hundreds of people gathered outside of security checkpoints while TSA officers waited to re-screen passengers and airport employees.Why it matters: Gathering a large number of people outside the secured part of an airport terminal presents obvious security risks.Re-screening all of those people also leads...
TSA protocols create security risks, experts say
The TSA's policy of evacuating airport terminals after security breaches could potentially create additional safety risks in the areas outside screening stations. Driving the news: An entire terminal at DFW International Airport was evacuated on June 16 after airport officials said a "technical error" led to a pre-recorded message asking passengers to leave the terminal.
Dallas rises in ranks of world's most expensive cities
Dallas is now the 53rd most expensive city in the world for international employees, per consulting firm Mercer's 2023 report.Driving the news: Two Texas cities — Dallas and Houston — jumped more than 20 spots in this year's ranking, which analyzes the cost of living in more than 400 cities.Houston rose to 61st.Why it matters: Dallas wants to be a major international city, and local leaders are working to attract more global companies and residents.The big picture: The region is already home to dozens of North American headquarters of international companies, including Toyota, 7-Eleven and Nokia.Flashback: In 2020, Mayor Eric...
Dallas rises in ranks of most expensive cities in the world
Dallas is now the 53rd most expensive city in the world for international employees, per consulting firm Mercer's 2023 report. Driving the news: Two Texas cities — Dallas and Houston — jumped more than 20 spots in this year's ranking, which analyzes the cost of living in more than 400 cities.
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