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Johnny Manziel discussed what might have happened if the Cowboys had drafted him
Former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel was hoping to get drafted by the Cowboys when he left Texas A&M in 2014 — but looking back now, he says it could have killed him."I wouldn't be sitting here today," Manziel told Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe on a recent episode of Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay."The big picture: Manziel's partying was legendary and contributed to his premature departure from the Cleveland Browns, who drafted him six picks after Dallas took guard Zack Martin.In the wide-ranging, shockingly frank interview with Sharpe, he explained that his familiarity with Dallas' party scene...
Here are things to do in Dallas this weekend
🎤 Good 4 U. Former "High School Musical" star Olivia Rodrigo brings her "GUTS" world tour to the American Airlines Center on Friday, with special guest Chappell Roan.Some tickets are still available, but they aren't cheap.🇮🇪 Slainte! The North Texas Irish Festival is back, with music, food, clothing and crafts from the Emerald Isle.Friday to Sunday at Fair Park. Tickets start at $15 for adults and $10 for kids.🎭 Where for art thou? The Montague and Capulet families are feuding in Verona — but it's more operatic — in this grand version of "Romeo and Juliet."Shows Friday night and Sunday afternoon. Tickets start at $38.
Dallas-area postal workers want protections after robberies
Dallas-area postal workers are asking for more protections in light of several armed robberies in recent months.Why it matters: Postal workers have long been the MVPs of America, but North Texas' extreme heat and the recent spike in robberies have made the job less desirable."There was a time when letter carriers going through neighborhoods delivering mail were off limits to criminals. Those times have changed," Shawn Boyd of the National Association of Letter Carriers told the Star-Telegram last week.Threat level: The U.S. Postal Service is offering up to $150,000 for help solving seven daytime robberies of North Texas postal workers...
Rangers beat Diamondbacks in World Series rematch
It's baseball time in Arizona.Why it matters: The Texas Rangers enter the season for the first time ever as World Series champions.The latest: The Rangers faced their Fall Classic opponents, the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tuesday in Scottsdale.Texas handily won the rematch, 10-3. It was the first of three games between the teams during spring training.State of play: Spring training is baseball's pre-season and a chance for rookies to vie for a place on the major league roster.The Rangers are 3-1 going into Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani.How they did: Second baseman Marcus Semien homered off the...
Dallas City Council choses Broadnax's chief of staff as interim city manager
The Dallas City Council chose an interim city manager Tuesday, less than a week after T.C. Broadnax announced he will step down in June.The big picture: The hiring process for high-ranking public officials tends to be costly, time consuming and filled with speculation.Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and two council members have said they're worried the rest of the council is rushing to find Broadnax's temporary replacement.The latest: Council members ultimately voted to appoint Kim Bizor Tolbert, Broadnax's chief of staff, as interim city manager after Broadnax leaves. The vote was 12-2.Several council members said they don't want the city to...
Airlines offer solar eclipse flights from Dallas
If you're still looking for a cool vantage point for April's total solar eclipse, the sky awaits.The big picture: Delta Air Lines is among several carriers offering flights that will align with the timing and path of totality, when the Moon covers the entirety of the Sun except for the Sun's corona.The intrigue: Last week, Delta announced a "path-of-totality flight" from Austin to Detroit for April 8, but it sold out within 24 hours.A newly added option, Delta Flight 1010, will depart DFW Airport at 12:30pm and head to Detroit.The airline says it chose a larger aircraft for the DFW-Detroit...
Abandoned storage unit could have ties to a Dallas Cowboys player
A TikToker's lucrative storage unit finds appear to have a Dallas Cowboys connection.The big picture: Storage facilities often auction abandoned units, letting the new owner take possession of the contents inside.TikToker Vincent Broadway paid $1,880 for a Michigan storage locker that he says is "one of the craziest storages I've ever purchased."The intrigue: Broadway doesn't name the previous owner of the locker, but says he was a first-round NFL draft pick in 2023 and has a University of Michigan connection.Those hints led viewers to Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith, who played at Michigan and was drafted by Dallas in the first round of the NFL draft in 2023.What was inside: The locker included player-exclusive cleats worth hundreds of dollars each, a Louis Vuitton toiletry bag, boxes of Legos and a giant gun safe.Broadway also found rare Michigan Wolverine Air Jordan shoes, Travis Scott x Air Jordan Lows and expensive clothing."For those of you wondering how much I think all the shoes are worth, I have no idea. Maybe $20,000? Maybe more?" he said on TikTok.Sign up for Axios Seattle for free.
Broadnax out as Dallas city manager
TC Broadnax's tenure as Dallas' city manager will come to an end this June — after seven rocky years.Why it matters: In Dallas, the city manager is similar to the CEO of a corporation. Broadnax is the city's highest paid public official.His staff manages the city's day-to-day operations and a multibillion-dollar budget, balancing city council's goals and each department's needs.The big picture: Broadnax came close to losing the Dallas job multiple times but managed to stay employed — and get raises — despite criticism over the years from Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and city council members.The intrigue: Broadnax's resignation was...
Dallas-based AT&T's horrible, no good, very bad day
Thousands of Americans across the country were left without cell service Thursday after Dallas-based AT&T and other service providers encountered network outages.Why it matters: The outages left customers unable to place calls, send texts or use the internet on their mobile phones, prompting safety warnings from authorities.The Federal Communications Commission confirmed Thursday afternoon that it is investigating the AT&T outage, according to CNN.The latest: AT&T's network, which suffered the most widespread outages, was completely restored by early afternoon, the company said."We sincerely apologize," the company said in a statement.The big picture: North Texas was one of the hardest hit areas in the country, but outages were reported nationwide, including in Houston; Los Angeles; Chicago; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Atlanta.The intrigue: Ravi Prakash, professor of computer sciences at University of Texas at Dallas, told FOX 4 that the outage could've been caused by a software patch."Usually it is some kind of software bug that goes undetected and if you haven't properly tested it before release, it can have certain unforeseen outcomes," he said.Zoom in: Tarrant County government said its services were affected by the outage.What we're watching: Investigations into the cause of the outage could go on for a while.
What to expect from FC Dallas' 2024 season
FC Dallas will have a few new faces on the field and a new attack plan this season.Driving the news: The team's 2024 season kicks off tomorrow at 7:30pm in Frisco against the San Jose Earthquakes.Why it matters: After a middle-of-the-pack regular season finish last year and an early exit from the playoffs, the team spent nearly $10 million to acquire 25-year-old Croatian forward Petar Musa — the most expensive signing in franchise history.Musa, who was on the radar of several prominent European clubs, will complement Jesús Ferreira, who's led FCD in scoring in each of the last two seasons.The...
Judge blocks warehouse development next to South Dallas church — for now
A predominantly Black megachurch in South Dallas has successfully staved off construction of an industrial warehouse nearby — for now.The latest: On Tuesday, a state district court judge granted a temporary injunction to halt construction of a 277,000-square-foot warehouse next to Friendship-West Baptist Church, near I-20 and Wheatland Road.Why it matters: Leaders and congregants of the church have opposed the warehouse project for nearly two years — in public meetings, editorials and court filings — citing safety risks for nearby residents and students, antiquated zoning policies, and what church leaders call "environmental racism."The church's attorney, Paul Stafford, told the Dallas...
Texas air quality is expected to get worse
Data: First Street Foundation; Note: Maximum count of days with unhealthy air quality from anywhere within each county; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosAfter decades of progress in the U.S. toward cleaner air, climate change-related events are expected to set back gains in parts of Texas through 2054.The big picture: Nearly 70 of Texas' 254 counties are expected, by 2054, to see an increase in days with an average air quality index of 100 or higher under current climate conditions.Why it matters: Climate change and the increased likelihood of wildfires as far away as Canada stand to reverse improvements the U.S. has made...
Things to do in Dallas this weekend: Roller skate, see "Lonesome Blues"
🎹 Start the weekend on a high note. Two dueling pianists will battle it out over drink specials and dinner. 5:30–8:30pm Friday at Revel Patio Grill in Frisco. Tickets start at $10. 🛼 Skate like Usher. Dallasites101 is co-hosting a late night, adults-only Roller Disco with retro decor,...
Pistaché makes Middle Eastern-inspired pastries
A local baker whose Middle East-inspired pastries have taken off over the last few months doesn't even have his own storefront.Driving the news: We first tried Pistaché's baklava cheesecake at the Texas Halal Fest in October.After learning that Pistaché partners with local coffee shops, we recently drove to Mansfield to get ourselves another slice.The intrigue: Tarek Elbanna is a Palestinian who grew up in Beirut. He launched Pistaché out of a Fort Worth kitchen last fall to honor his culture through pastries.His baklava cheesecake has a flakey crust with crushed pistachios. The dessert includes orange blossom water, a staple from Elbanna's childhood."Pistaché is my way of adding my identity to the things that I make, and that's where I draw inspiration," Elbanna tells Axios.How it works: Elbanna takes private orders and sells some of his pastries at Qamaria Yemeni Coffee in Mansfield, Gahwena Coffee Station in Duncanville and Nur Cafe in DeSoto.Baklava cheesecake slices are $6 at Qamaria and $6.77 at Gahwena.An 8-inch baklava cheesecake costs $42 through Pistaché's Instagram page.
NBA promises new Mavs owner won't lead to more gambling ties
The Mavericks' new owners' ties to the gambling industry won't mean the league will get more involved in legalized gaming, NBA commissioner Adam Silver told reporters at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.Why it matters: The Adelson family, which bought the Mavs last year, founded the Las Vegas Sands corporation, the largest publicly traded gambling company in the world.Sands also owns several gaming properties in Macau, which is part of a massive Chinese market the NBA has courted for years.Their purchase immediately sparked speculation that the team — and the league — might deepen their relationships to legal gambling.Flashback: Last November, the...
Texas cannabis beverage hits the market
Texas Original, the state's largest medical cannabis provider, has launched a cannabis beverage called Elevate.Why it matters: The new drink, the state's first legal CBG-based cannabis beverage, was created to help patients manage conditions like anxiety, pain, inflammation and depression, the company says.It's only available to patients of the state's Compassionate Use Program.How it works: Each 1-ounce bottle of Elevate contains equal parts THC — the substance primarily responsible for marijuana's effect on mental state — and cannabigerol (CBG), a naturally occurring cannabinoid without psychoactive properties.It also contains ginger and turmeric, both of which are established anti-inflammatories.The product sells for...
High School sets world record for largest homecoming mum
Fashion design students at Lewisville High School now hold a world record for creating the largest homecoming mum.Driving the news: The school unveiled the roughly 37.5-foot mum at its homecoming game in October. Mum's the word until this week, though, when the Guinness World Records confirmed the record.The intrigue: The class project cost $800 and took nine weeks to complete.Students used silk flowers, Christmas decor, table runners and ribbon for the oversized homecoming adornment. Members of the community donated most of the supplies.What they're saying: "We wanted to go beyond traditional expressions of school pride and set a record that...
Photographer Richard Sharum documents Dallas police homicide unit
Dallas photographer Richard Sharum was given unprecedented access to the Dallas Police Department's homicide unit for nearly a year — documenting everything from crime scenes to office work to investigators' lives at home.Why it matters: Sharum embedded with investigators in 2022, as the violent crime rate receded following a pandemic-era surge.He got approval from department leaders, who allowed Sharum to ride along with detectives on late-night calls for an up-close view of modern police work in one of the largest departments in the country.The big picture: Sharum followed officers through dozens of investigations, including gruesome murders and suicides. He also...
Plano's Shops at Willow Bend reimagined as an upscale outdoor mall
Plano's Shops at Willow Bend may one day look a lot more like the posh Shops at Legacy.Driving the news: The Plano City Council approved a rezoning request that will allow Willow Bend owners to convert the traditional indoor mall into an open-air shopping center.Why it matters: Willow Bend was built over 20 years ago, when suburban malls were thriving. Its retail-focused format has become outdated.State of play: Many traditional malls in North Texas are relatively empty on the weekdays, getting most of their visitors on the weekends."Retailers don't survive well in that environment anymore," Centennial Real Estate CEO and...
Dr. Phil is launching a new TV network in Roanoke
Phil McGraw, the daytime talk show host known as Dr. Phil, is launching a new television network based in Roanoke.Merit Street Media is part of a partnership with the Fort Worth-based Christian programming company Trinity Broadcasting Network.Why it matters: North Texas has been a smaller, between-the-coasts hub for television programming for decades.Political commentator Glenn Beck launched his own network, The Blaze, in Las Colinas about 10 years ago. Former Republican senator and presidential candidate Rick Santorum launched a Christian film studio in Flower Mound around the same time.Between the lines: McGraw has a history in North Texas. He received his...
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