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Avoiding Dak Prescott extension may have huge repercussions on Cowboys future as well
Dak Prescott is entering the final season of his four-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys worth $40 million annually. He may not be the very best quarterback in football, but he usually resides in the top-eight to 12-range. Therefore, he should be at or near the top of the market whenver it is his turn to get paid. He should be making around $55 million annually, possibly even closer to $60 million annually.
UPDATED: Power outage reported in Pentagon City and Crystal City
More than 2,500 homes and businesses were without power Monday afternoon in parts of Pentagon City and Crystal City. Reports of the outage started coming in around 3:20 p.m. Firefighters have since been dispatched to numerous buildings in the area for reports of stuck elevators. Dominion’s outage map listed the...
All-Inclusive Indoor Playground Opens In Dallas, Texas
Down to Play (DTP) recently opened in Dallas, offering indoor play, sensory development and socialization for those of all abilities. DTP, located at 6464 Northwest Hwy Suite 138, boasts a spacious 3,500-square-foot playground featuring engaging play structures and a custom sensory room for kids who need a break. While the playground is designed with special needs in mind, its inclusive environment celebrates and welcomes every child. The playground caters to children from infancy through elementary school, offering three distinct zones to ensure safety and enjoyment for all age groups. The playground includes dedicated toddler and baby zones, designed specifically to provide a safe and...
Texas-Connected Artists Among Trellis Art Fund Inaugural Grant Recipients
The Trellis Art Fund, a New York-based private foundation that supports artists, has named 12 artists as part of its inaugural cohort of grant recipients. Each artist will be awarded $100,000, which will be distributed in two installments of $50,000 over two years. Earlier this year, the Trellis’ advisory board...
MLG Capital Acquires 424-Unit The Jade at Frisco Near Dallas
DALLAS — MLG Capital has acquired The Jade at Frisco, a 424-unit property in the northern Dallas suburb of Frisco. The garden-style community is located at 16220 Phoebe Road, adjacent to Craig Ranch, a 400-acre master-planned development. Amenities include a pool with sundeck and cabanas, fitness and yoga facilities, game room and EV charging stations. According to the property website, units come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans.
A Dallas Cowboy Has a Super Bowl Ring and an Olympic Gold Medal
With the Summer Olympics having their opening ceremony this week, here is a fun fact that only Dallas Cowboys fans can brag about. Pictured above is Gable Stevenson with his gold medal for wrestling. This year, he's attempting to do what only ONE other NFL player has ever done. Get a Super Bowl Ring and an Olympic Gold Medal. Stevenson is currently on the roster for the Buffalo Bills, we will wait and see how their season goes. With the opening ceremony this week, let's show some love to the Dallas Cowboy who has done this very rare accomplishment.
Jerry Jones in federal court for case against woman claiming to be his daughter
TEXARKANA — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones arrived at a federal court in Texarkana Monday morning for a paternity case he has been fighting for the last two years. Jones countersued Alexandra Davis for breach of contract after she publicly claimed he was her father. The settlement contract was with her mother, Cynthia Davis, going back to the late 1990s.The trial will be centered around Jones' counterclaim."[Jones] knows he's the father. Now he's being vindictive because his 'real family' has been hurt," said Jay Gray, Alexandra Davis' attorney. "Mr. Jones is a bully, and he's bullying his daughter in this lawsuit....
AT&T Provides School Supplies for Over 20,000 Students
DALLAS (KDAF) — Back to school season is approaching, and the cost of school supplies can be incredibly stressful for parents. But recently, employees from AT&T provided more than 20,000 students nationwide, including those in Dallas, with back to school essentials. In addition to the employees, nearly 400 volunteers...
Dallas Trinity loans Rockwall-native Madison White from Racing Louisville
Dallas Trinity FC has added another North Texas talent to its inaugural roster with the loan signing of Madison White from NWSL outfit Racing Louisville FC. A first-team All-American with Texas Tech, White holds the record for most clean sheets with the Red Raiders and led the team to its first Big 12 regular season title in 2023.
Minor league update for 7/21/24
For Down East, Jose Gonzalez struck out five in four shutout innings. Kai Wynyard allowed a run in an inning, walking three and striking out one. Kolton Curtis allowed a solo home run and a walk in an inning of work. Chandler Pollard had a hit, a walk and a...
Best Of Unsaddled: Men's Golf Alums
ARLINGTON --- This week's episode of Unsaddled features former UTA men's golf student-athletes Caleb Hicks and Tanner Gore. For up-to-date news, photos and videos, follow UTA Athletics online at UTAMavs.com or via several social media accounts on X @UTAMavs, Instagram @UTAMavs and Facebook /UTAMavs.
All in on Knox: Big-name investors have big plans for luxury hot spot
DALLAS — this story and more North Texas business news from our partners at the Dallas Business Journal. At the convergence of the affluent enclave of Highland Park and the vibrant Uptown neighborhood is a small but popular district tapping into both those worlds. It's now largely controlled by...
Dallas Mavericks in the Olympics
Luka Doncic won’t be playing in the Olympics this year. The Slovenian national team failed to qualify for Paris, leaving Doncic the summer to recuperate and rest. But that doesn’t mean the Dallas Mavericks are without participants in the Summer Games. Below is a quick breakdown of which Mavericks (and some former Mavs) are taking the court for a chance to win the gold.
Candy Evans: Why the ForwardDallas Land Use Plan Is Backward
My husband Walter and I paid $65,000 for our first home in northwest Dallas 45 years ago. Today that home is valued at $528,000. About 40% of this city is zoned for single-family housing, and less than 5% is zoned for multifamily. Single-family homes are the power engine for the Dallas economy.
Former Rockette, Dallas Cowboys cheerleader spread joy of dancing in NYC
MANHATTAN (WPIX) – In New York City, not everyone loves the Dallas Cowboys – but plenty of people love the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Now, you can dance alongside a former Cowboys cheerleader in the Big Apple. Her name is Victoria Kalina, and she’s bringing her big-city dreams from Dallas to Manhattan. “I feel like my […]
Arlington Senior Babe Ruth All-Stars finish second in state
The Arlington Senior Babe Ruth age 13-16 All-Stars finished second in the recent state baseball tournament, losing to Manassas, 9-0, in the championship game. The tournament was in Lawrenceville, Va. Arlington finished with a 4-2 record in the tourney. The All-Stars defeated Nottoway, 13-1, in the first round, lost to...
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