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Aftermarket 101 goes on the road to Texas
Northwood University’s University of the Aftermarket is taking its Aftermarket 101 class on the road to Texas next month. It’s happening Sept. 17-18 at the Embassy Suites, DFW North 2401 Bass Pro Dr. Grapevine, TX 76051. Northwood said students will examine every link in the value chain, compare various channels of distribution, identify key players, evaluate the viewpoint of different industry segments, meet industry thought leaders, and network with peers.
Ahead of Irving Show, Incubus’ Brandon Boyd Has a Familiar New Morning View
We’ve recently seen a flood of our favorite bands from the 1990s and 2000s come through North Texas with 20th- and 30th-anniversary tours celebrating their most famous albums. As fans, we'll keep eating it up. There's nothing better than going to a show and screaming your heart out to your favorite songs while basking in the warm, soft glow of nostalgia. Music has the ability, unlike anything else, to instantly transport us to a specific place or moment in time — and the destination is different for each listener.
Texas A&M Forest Service Encourages Texans To Prevent Wildfires
During the upcoming Labor Day weekend and the start of dove hunting season, Texans are urged to help protect our lands and natural resources by being mindful of activities that may cause wildfires. Hot and dry conditions in August resulted in increased wildfire activity across North and Northwest Texas. Throughout August, Texas experienced 281 wildfires …
Dick’s Sporting Goods to open Texas distribution center
Dick’s Sporting Goods will begin construction on an 800,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas, this fall, according to an Aug. 13 press release. The retailer expects the facility to open in early 2026 and create more than 300 jobs over the next decade. The new center is expected to be the third-largest in Dick’s network, according to a securities filing.
DPS Announces Leadership Changes Effective Sept. 1
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) publicly announced several changes to key leadership positions across the department during the Public Safety Commission Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22. The changes are a result of personnel retiring after many dedicated years of service or new positions being created throughout various divisions of the department.
Mark Jones Joins Great Plains Bank
Great Plains Bank has tapped longtime Southlake banker and community advocate Mark Jones to lead its Texas branches. With over 40 years in the industry, Mark previously served as the CEO and chairman of First Financial Bank for over 20 years. During his time with First Financial Bank, he led several community initiatives — including the Big Bike Build, where he and a team of volunteers built and distributed around 50 bikes to needy families around the area.
New Technology Results With Mother Arrested In Texas Cold Case
A 23 year old Texas cold case finally got the break it needed because of new technology developed in the field of DNA, and thanks almost entirely to private donations, charges were finally brought against the mother of a day old baby that was abandoned in 2001, and buried with the name Angel Baby Doe.
Irving elementary school will reopen Friday after transformer issue knocked out power
IRVING, Texas — An Irving elementary school was closed Thursday because it was without power, the school district said. A transformer problem led to the issue at Townley Elementary School, located off MacArthur Boulevard and Vilbig Street, according to a news release from the district. Oncor crews were at...
Texas Lawyer Caught in Vile Plot to Bribe Pregnant Inmates for Their Children
We, as consumers of news, social media, and radio, are exposed to a lot of information daily. However, every now and then, something extraordinary captures our attention. This is one of those stories. Many people across the state, country, and world want nothing more than to have a child, and...
Family of motorcyclist killed by a drunk driver in Arlington says a local nurse gave them hope
ARLINGTON, Texas — The memorial at Webb Lynn Road and Watson Road in Arlington is a reminder of life and loss. It’s also a reminder of love and hope. “She’s a force. She’s powerful,” said Yarielis Vazquez. She is the daughter of Julie Maldonado, the...
Tracking a cold front and a soaking forecast
Good morning, folks! Starting the morning with temps in the 60s to low 70s across the High Plains. One more day of temps in the 80s and 90s. Tracking cooler weather and a more active weather pattern as we approach Labor Day weekend. As of this morning, a cold front is expected to swing through […]
New York Butcher Shoppe selling fresh cut meats, wines in Colleyville
New York Butcher Shoppe opened in Colleyville on Aug. 15. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) New York Butcher Shoppe is now open in Colleyville. Owners Bryson and Ruth Nokes first encountered the brand in Greenville, South Carolina, last year. Ruth Nokes said she and her husband loved the premium meat, food and wine, and wanted to bring it to Texas.
North Texas family donates thousands of teddy bears for Cook Children's patients
NORTH TEXAS — A North Texas family made a big donation to Cook Children's Medical Center this week: thousands of teddy bears to be given to patients as a source of comfort and encouragement during their hospital stay.The McCarthys experienced firsthand the power of a "prayer bear" when their son Wyatt had to be hospitalized as a newborn, so they wanted to give back to the hospital.They never dreamed it would turn into a movement of this magnitude."Within a week, we had over 1,000 bears," said Kelly Ann McCarthy. "I mean, it was wild. We were completely unprepared, but it...
Fort Worth explores new ways to preserve green spaces near streambanks, rivers
Fort Worth officials are searching for new ways to protect and conserve green spaces around rivers and streams in the city. Their latest initiative focuses on riparian areas, or areas around streams and rivers — think streambanks, riverbanks and floodplains — where vegetation is strongly affected by the presence of water.
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