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Fists and Wigs Fly During Fight on Dallas Highway
Two women came to blows on the side of the highway near downtown Dallas. We’re not even into the hottest days of summer and people are already losing their minds. Then again, it’s not like people don’t routinely lose their temper in this neck of the woods regardless of the weather.
NFL Preseason Recap: Cowboys' defense stellar again, Trey Lance steadies to beat Raiders 27-12
The Dallas Cowboys did a lot right on defense last week, despite giving up a game-winning drive at the end. Mike Zimmer, coaching his first game in Dallas since the early 2000s, saw his backup defenders convert on four errant Stetson Bennett passes and turn them into interceptions. Dallas’ offense, mostly led by Trey Lance, was only able to turn them into 3 points.
Dallas Hit with Excessive Heat Warning as Temperatures Soar to 111 Degrees
Dallas residents are bracing for an intense wave of heat forecasted to scorch the city, with the National Weather Service issuing an Excessive Heat Warning now extended until 9 PM CDT Monday. According to this warning, heat index values are expected to reach a dangerous high of up to 111 degrees, posing a significant threat to the north-central and northeast regions of Texas.
Texas Teachers Are The Most Overworked In The U.S.
It certainly appears that we aren't taking very good care of our teachers. A number of Texas school districts have kicked off the school year. This type of thing would never be on my radar, except for the fact that a number of teachers posted their Amazon wish lists online in order to receive a little help. If you're unfamiliar with the phenomenon, the teachers are so desperate for classroom basics that they are turning to their communities for a little support. I have to say, it's a bit embarrassing that the State Of Texas doesn't give teachers what they need to do their jobs.
Bizarre Encounters: Unusual Things That Fell From the Texas Skies
Believe it or not, Texas has seen some wild & insane things falling out of the sky. From creatures to celestial stuff from outer space, we've seen it happen and we STILL can't believe this happened... It once rained fish in far East Texas. In late 2021, Texas once experienced...
When Does Texas Fall Back Out Of Day Light Saving Time In ’24?
Are all y'all ready to fall back into winter's dark clutches? Me either. Dallas, TX, y'all ready? How about you, Houston, TX? As we continue to hold out hope for a world without "saving daylight" in it, the worst part of it is fast approaching. I'm not ready for summer...
Submissions closed after open call for ‘Yellowstone' extras in North Texas
Paramount's hit TV series "Yellowstone" is filming in Fort Worth soon, and this week, they put in a rush call for extras. Yellowstone Extras Casting officials stated on social media that although the shoot would take place in Texas, submissions were open to individuals from anywhere as long as they were available on the day of filming.
Fort Worth group behind transformation of former Ku Klux Klan hall seeks community input
Architect Germane Barnes sat with residents to listen to their ideas and wishes for the future of the Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing. The table allowed visitors to write prompts and speak to the faces involved with the nonprofit Transform 1012 N. Main Street. The group, which...
Police: Suspect Arrested After Shooting Into Crowd, Injuring 3 In Bricktown
A man is in custody and three people are hospitalized after police said he fired shots into a crowded Bricktown intersection Sunday morning. Oklahoma City Police Officers responded to gunshots near the intersection of Sheridan and Oklahoma Avenue just before 2 a.m. Officers in the area said they heard gunshots...
ESPN's Matchup Predictor has OU finishing higher in SEC than most other forecasts
The 2024 college football season is finally coming Sooner rather than later for Oklahoma Team 130 with just 13 more days to go before the season kickoff against Temple. It will have been 245 days since Oklahoma's last football game, a 38-24 loss to Arizona in the Alamo Bowl. The Sooners were representing the Big 12 in that contest, but as they prepare in training camp this month for the start of a new college football season they are sporting a new conference logo on their jersey, that of the SEC.
First Texas McDonald’s Spin-Off Beverage Concepts Open
If you are a big fan of McDonald's breakfast and drink options, you have new places to get your fix. To innovate and compete against Starbucks, McDonald's has entered the drink business. The CosMc's brand is based on an 80's robot character in the brand's lore named CosMc. This would...
Bizarre Encounters: Unusual Things That Fell From the Texas Skies
Believe it or not, Texas has seen some wild & insane things falling out of the sky. From creatures to celestial stuff from outer space, we've seen it happen and we STILL can't believe this happened... It once rained fish in far East Texas. In late 2021, Texas once experienced...
Free speech: College policies narrowed by Texas Gov. Abbot
Austin Community College's New Free Speech Policy Adds Islamophobic, Racist & Homophobic Protections Despite Gov. Abbott's Focus on Antisemitism. As the final item at a recent meeting, the Austin Community College board approved updates to the school's free speech policies to comply with Gov. Abbott's EO: https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/EO-GA-44_antisemitism_in_institutions_of_higher_ed_IMAGE_03-27-2024.pdf. Abbott mandated TX...
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