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Appeals court overturns $11M jury award to Plano spine doctor featured in WFAA stories
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — Dallas’ Fifth Court of Appeals has overturned a nearly $11 million jury award to Plano spine doctor Stephen Courtney. . Dallas attorney Kelly Liebbe and Jonathan Rute were to pay about half the McKinney trial court’s jury award. Dr. Courtney claimed Liebbe and Rute...
How to Play the Postage Stamp at Royal Troon
When you see a 123-yard par 3 on the scorecard, it can be easy to overlook and think par is a given and birdie is likely. Rest assured none of the competitors in the field this week at Royal Troon for the 152nd Open Championship are thinking that way about the Postage Stamp – the par 3 eighth hole is the shortest on the course and in the entire Open Championship rota.
Alum Named Chief Marketing Officer of Dallas-based Beverage Company
Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Tatiana Chamorro was recently named the Chief Marketing Officer of Shaken Beverage Co., a Dallas-based alcoholic beverage company that operates under the parent company Unexpected Products, which packages their drinks to store ingredients separately, allowing the consumer to personalize their mixed drinks. Chamorro, a native of Nicaragua, is a two-time graduate of A&M-Commerce, earning a B.A. in Liberal Studies in 2016 and an M.B.A. in 2020. A tireless marketer, Chamorro has held positions with marketing firms such as HITE Digital and Toucan Cocktails. She also currently serves on the A&M-Commerce Alumni Foundation Board. Read the announcement.
Arlington’s Mickey Guyton to perform free show for AT&T Performing Arts Center’s 15th anniversary
The AT&T Performing Arts Center turns 15 years old this fall, and to mark the occasion, the venue is offering North Texas a gift in the form of free concerts. The 15th anniversary Community Concert Series kicks off Oct. 4 at Strauss Square, just outside the Winspear Opera House, with Arlington native and Grammy nominee Mickey Guyton performing.
KERA-FM celebrates 50 years of serving North Texas listeners
Bob Ray Sanders remembers the moment KERA 90.1 FM was switched on the air on July 11, 1974. At the time, the station’s management was cautiously optimistic about starting up a public radio station in a media market with so much competition. “People weren’t sure that it would work...
Mavericks youngster's development could make or break next season
We are now over a month removed from the NBA Finals and the Dallas Mavericks have loaded up with big-name free agents for the chance to get back to the championship. Names like Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, and Quintin Grimes have all joined the Mavericks in the month removed from the NBA season.
Cowboys Predicted to Reset the Market With $200 Million Contract
The Dallas Cowboys face a decision on the futures of Micah Parsons, CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott. All three star players are eligible for lucrative long-term contract extensions. Parsons is technically heading into the final season of a four-year, $17 million rookie contract. Dallas also has Parsons under contract for...
Dallas Office of Arts and Culture Seeks Volunteer Panelists to Influence Arts Funding
In a move that's part community engagement, and part quality assurance, the Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) is on the hunt for volunteer panelists to help steer the direction of arts funding. This is not your typical rubber-stamp committee. These volunteers will have a significant say in which artists and organizations get a slice of the taxpayer pie. And we are not just talking pocket change; panel reviews impact a hefty 70 points out of a possible 100 that an applicant can score.
'Young Man's Dinner' at Dallas restaurant serves as mentorship program
DALLAS — If there is a recipe for success, Dallas restaurateur Bob Sambol hopes it is one he can share again and again with Dallas youth who might otherwise think their own prosperity is as out of reach as a proverbial silver spoon. That's why, along with Mark Jones...
Ahoy! There’s Sails and Sales at the Dallas Boat Show
DALLAS (KDAF)– Set sail from July 18 to July 21 at the Dallas Boat Show, a one-stop-shop for boats and boating items. The four-day event started in 1955 and attracts thousands of nautical enthusiasts and hundreds of exhibitors. Seasoned sailors and first-time buyers can explore the latest 2024 models ranging from speedboats to pontoons.
The KXT Local Show: Alex Irish, Rafa, Sheprador
Thursday was a surprisingly tame summer day in North Texas. (Yes, it was still 92 degrees; yes, you have to skew for Texas standards.) But we made up for it with a lot of new heat this week. Dallas indie-folk/Americana duo The Half Guided Hearts is back with its first...
Dallas-Fort Worth Warned of Impending Storms and Poor Air Quality, Residents Urged to Take Precautions
Residents of Dallas and the Fort Worth area are being cautioned of potential hazardous weather and air quality conditions over the coming days. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has triggered an Ozone Action Day for today, due to expected high levels of ozone air pollution. The public is urged to minimize pollution by carpooling, taking public transit, and other eco-friendly actions, as per the National Weather Service.
Cowboys may have perfect chance to steal talented RB thanks to NFC foe
The opportunities were aplenty, but the Dallas Cowboys opted against rebuilding their running back room this offseason. It is worth noting that the 2025 draft is absolutely stacked at the position, so perhaps the front office thought it'd be wiser to plug other holes and wait until next year to draft a stud.
Ransomware Has Outsized Impact on Gas, Energy & Utility Firms
When ransomware targeted the city of Dallas, Texas last year, it took down city services, the municipal water utility's ability to bill and read meters, and emergency services. The city required more than a month to bring all its systems back online. Dallas is not alone. In 2023, two-thirds of...
Message to Black consumers in the wake of major procedural changes looming in real estate transactions
(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – In the near future, the home buying process will undergo significant change, particularly in the dynamics between homebuyers, sellers and the real estate agents facilitating the transactions. These changes, stemming from a potential court case settlement, will redefine how home sellers compensate agents for the buyers of their home. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers wants to assure Black families and individuals that our realtists, who often represent buyers, will continue to offer exceptional advice and service. These changes could potentially affect the affordability and accessibility of homeownership for Black families, and NAREB is committed to mitigating these impacts.
100 million AT&T customers fight for one-time payment and settlement after breach exposed six months of call logs
ANGRY customers are demanding compensation after news of AT&T's data breach emerged last week. A lawsuit filed against the Dallas-based telecommunications company last Friday night, July 12, alleges that AT&T was not transparent about the severity of the breach and did not safeguard important customer data. Over 100 million customers...
Grade the Trade: Mavericks land Knicks All-Star forward in blockbuster proposal
The Dallas Mavericks are in the middle of one of their best offseasons in team history, and this all started when they traded for Quentin Grimes. In this move, Dallas traded Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons for Grimes. By acquiring Grimes, the Mavs added...
Cowboys beat reporter announces significant news
Dallas Cowboys beat writer Michael Gehlken announced Thursday he’s leaving The Dallas Morning News after five seasons covering the team. Gehlken, who has also covered the Chargers and Raiders in his 14-year career as an NFL beat reporter, posted the news on X, saying “it is time to walk away.” “After five seasons reporting on Read more... The post Popular Cowboys beat reporter Michael Gehlken stepping down appeared first on Awful Announcing.
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