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Where are young, single North Texans? At the pickleball courts
Drive by Cole Park on a weekday evening and you’re likely to see dozens of 20- to 30-year-olds sweating – but vibing – at one of Dallas’ most popular pickleball spots. In recent years, pickleball has exploded in popularity along with the rise of other paddle and racket sports like tennis. Hello, Zendaya in Challengers, John McEnroe’s narration of the Never Have I Ever series and young stars like Naomi Osaka. So while pickleball was once seen as a sport for seniors, it’s become a way for millennials and Gen Zers to decompress and build community.
Controversial Pepper Square Plan to Go Before City Plan Commission in August
A proposal for 1,500 housing units at District 11’s Pepper Square mixed-use development has reportedly been revised and will go before the Dallas Plan Commission for a vote on Aug. 8. As zoning cases adjacent to single-family homes are prone to do, this one has strong opposition. Following an...
Have a Howling Good Time at Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine’s Summer Camp-in
GRAPEVINE (KDAF)– Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine hosts their “Summer Camp-In”, bringing all the fun of camp inside. The days are filled with round-the-clock activities; from yoga and dance parties, to crafts and games. Of course, the water park is the star. “Our families get to come and...
Rumors: Former fan-favorite guard is frontrunner for Mavericks' final roster spot
The Dallas Mavericks Summer League squad wrapped up their play in Las Vegas this weekend, and they ended up going 1-4 with their only win being against the Boston Celtics. Dallas typically doesn't perform the best, but the Mavs definitely had a couple of standouts such as Jazian Gortman and Olivier-Maxence Prosper in spurts. Training camp will be here before we know it, and now focus will shift back over to free agency.
JUST IN: The Stewpot Makes a Major Move Purchasing CitySquare’s 53,000-Square-Foot Opportunity Center
On a Sunday afternoon when the morning showers had passed and everyone was enjoying surprisingly cooler-than-usual July temperatures, all heck broke loose. No, we’re not talking about the beyond-real reality TV-type U.S. presidential race, with President Joe Biden stepping away and turning over the Democratic future to VP Kamala Harris.
Learn how this Miss Frisco Scholarship Pageant Queen ‘serves with a heart full of passion’
Saanvi Sreejit, a 2022 graduate of Lebanon Trail High School in Frisco, was recently crowned the 2024 Miss Frisco Scholarship Pageant Queen. The University of Texas at Austin student is pursuing a degree in advertising with a minor in business. Daughter of Malavika Sreejit and Sreejit Ankarath, Saanvi balances her...
Clay Cooley Volkswagen plans additional service space, vehicle storage
Special permits for new facilities planned at Clay Cooley Volkswagen of Richardson were recommended for approval by the city plan commission during its July 16 meeting. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) A plan to add additional facilities to a Richardson car dealership is moving forward. The Richardson City Plan Commission voted to...
Episode 218: Associates Deserve Clinical Calibration
“On the backside of fear we find confidence. And once we’re confident we begin doing more procedures.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird. In this special episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, PDA co-founders Dr. Bruce B. Baird and Dr. Victoria Peterson announced the launch of the game-changing Clinical Calibration Institute to run concurrently with the PDA Conference, September 12-14, in Frisco, Texas.
'Enjoy the beautiful outdoors:' Rebecca Calvert cultivates community through family business
Rebecca Calvert, co-owner of Shades of Green, oversees locations in Celina and Frisco. The Celina site offers a park-like atmosphere complete with beehives and cats. In this week's community profile spotlight, Calvert shares her journey and vision for the family business. Tell our readers a little about yourself.
Plano Nears End of Massive Storm Cleanup Effort, Final Sweep Underway
Plano, a city in North Texas, is on the verge of restoring its neighborhoods after a string of 'unprecedented' storms hit the area back in late May and early June. The fierce weather left a trail of over 1,000 downed trees and scattered debris vast enough to match what the city normally collects in a year. As reported by NBC 5, the city's environmental waste services department has gathered approximately 100,000 cubic yards of debris over eight weeks.
Open Registration – EMT Classes On Texas College Campuses
With an ever-growing population in Texas, paramedics are critical and are often the initial protectors of public safety during emergencies. They have the training and expertise to handle the effects of disasters and crises, provide medical care, and often prevent further harm or death. This is why Emergency Medical Technician...
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
Women who sued Texas over abortion law share stories in Dallas
DALLAS - A key issue in the upcoming presidential election centers around abortion and a woman's right to choose. Texas is one of several states that have passed a strict abortion ban, with medical exceptions that opponents argue are confusing. On Monday, three women who sued the state for the...
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
And The Texas Radio Hall of Fame 2024 Nominees Are …
The Texas Radio Hall of Fame has announced its list of 50 nominees for the 2024 Induction Class. This year’s nominees were chosen from a pool of over two hundred professionals associated with Texas radio, narrowed down by the TRHOF Review Committee. The final selection of the 20 inductees...
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