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North Texas Suburbs Lead In Housing Growth Over Dallas
The suburban boom in North Texas has caused a population surge, resulting in the construction of millions of new homes and significantly outpacing the growth in the urban core of Dallas. According to a study by Storage Cafe, four of the nation's 20 fastest-growing suburbs for housing are located just outside of Dallas. The primary driver behind this suburban expansion is the quest for an improved quality of life, with families prioritizing larger homes, safer neighborhoods and better schools — sometimes at a higher cost. Celina stands out as the Dallas metro area’s leading suburb for housing growth, ranking eighth nationally. Between...
The Last Word: Leaf President on What Made DFW the ‘Trading Card Capital of the World’
“For the longest time it was simply about collecting. And that turned into investing when people realized they could make money.”. .…on why trading cards have taken off—and what made DFW “the trading card capital of the world,” via the Dallas Morning News. If you listen...
Summer’s heat pushes up demand: Xcel Energy offers payment options, billing help
Electricity costs for Xcel Energy’s Texas and New Mexico customers have dropped in recent months thanks to lower prices for power plant fuel, but the utility company notes that customers who used more electricity than expected during recent heat waves have options for paying their bills. “We’ve enjoyed a...
Fair Park First, the nonprofit that manages Fair Park, planning to pause fundraising, board chair says
DALLAS — Fair Park First, the nonprofit that manages Fair Park, is tentatively planning to pause fundraising through the end of August, new board chair Veletta Forsythe Lill confirmed in a statement. The pause comes as the nonprofit awaits the results of a forensic audit commissioned earlier this year...
Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power for days or longer
SPRING, Texas (AP) — As the temperature soared in the Houston-area home Janet Jarrett shared with her sister after losing electricity in Hurricane Beryl, she did everything she could to keep her 64-year-old sibling cool. But on their fourth day without power, she awoke to hear Pamela Jarrett, who...
Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage cripples travel at DFW Airport
DALLAS — Chaos continues at airports across the world as the Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage cripples travel for countless fliers.The flight-tracking website FlightAware reported about 37,000 delayed and more than 4,000 canceled flights, as of Friday afternoon. That includes around 600 delayed and almost 150 canceled flights at DFW Airport.A line of frustrated travelers was far as the eye could see lined the area leading to Spirit Airlines ticketing."Of course, I'm a bit irritated, but it's out of everyone's control," Beau Martin said."It just makes me feel nauseous because we've planned this trip for about two months, and we were looking forward...
Perfect move to solidify Mavericks' 15-man roster is painfully clear
The Dallas Mavericks need one more spot for their 15-man roster. They lost Derrick Jones Jr. and Tim Hardaway Jr. but made acquisitions of Quentin Grimes, Naji Marshall, and Klay Thompson. However, one more roster spot is left. One player who Mavs fans would love to bring back is veteran...
Cowboys Predicted to Land Deion & Shedeur Sanders in ‘Full-Circle Moment’
The sum total of the coaching career of former Cowboys defensive back Deion Sanders is less than impressive. He has a 31-14 record at the collegiate level, but that includes a mark of just 4-8 at Colorado last year, having done well (27-6) running the show at the HBCU Jackson State before that. Despite the less than impressive backlog as a coach, Sanders remains highly respected in game—maybe so much so that he could be an out-of-left-field candidate to replace lame duck coach Mike McCarthy in Dallas.
Texas, Oklahoma new kids on the block at SEC Media Days
DALLAS, Texas — For the first time ever, the Texas Longhorns appeared at SEC Media Days, which was hosted at the Omni Hotel in Dallas. It won't be the only time that the Longhorns are in Dallas this year as the city host the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma. But this years game at the Cotton Bowl will be a bit different, with both teams joining the Southeastern Conference after the league expanded to 16 teams.
Storms on the way in North Texas? Rain chances rise this week
NORTH TEXAS -- First things first, rain on the radar! A few thunderstorms are trying to expand to our northwest as a result of a quick impulse diving through Oklahoma. This could bring some showers and thunderstorms into the Metroplex to start our Sunday. I wouldn't mind waking up to some thunder! Isn't that the best? Here's one of the higher-resolution models showing some activity proliferating ahead of this impulse tomorrow and maybe some rumbles of thunder. A few storms could also fire in DFW, and a few with gusty winds, Sunday afternoon and evening, but I'm not worried about a widespread...
All Texas Costco Members Impacted By Massive New Changes
There are 38 Costco stores in Texas, and some massive changes are on the way for each of those locations and all of their current members. Before you begin guessing all the additional ways Costco could change their stores, none of these changes will include creating a uniform experience, and even if you have mastered your favorite store's layout, you are probably safe continue to expect a perpetual rearranging of products and aisles.
A Tragedy in Texas: Buc-ee’s Burns as Smoke Billows into the Sky
Texas residents and visitors alike have come to love Buc-ee’s as a must-visit destination. Its popularity has even led to expansion beyond state borders, with locations now found in other states. It’s not surprising that this Texas staple has become a beloved experience that people want to share with others.
BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
$20 Texas Scratch-Off is Worth $1 Million for One Lucky Texan
We have another millionaire in Texas! A Temple resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game VIP Millions. The ticket was purchased at EZ Stop, located at 401 E. Adams Ave., in Temple. As always, The claimant elected to remain anonymous.
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