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Things to do in Wichita Falls this weekend, July 25-28
Even during the most heat-challenged months of the year, you’ll find plenty to keep you occupied on weekends in the Wichita Falls area. It seems that literally nothing gets called off or goes unplanned because of the weather. The weekend days that are coming up leave folks with plenty of choices for what to do outdoors or indoors. ...
North Texan leads Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus into new era
ARLINGTON – The newly reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey production is back in North Texas — bringing the same excitement with a slew of new acts. At the center of all the action is a hometown kid who's ushering in a new generation of entertainment."It still sounds like a joke whenever I tell people, 'Yeah, I'm in the circus,'" said Alex "Stix" Stickels, one of the three show guides for the circus. Some days, it's still hard for him to believe."I [got] an email one day saying, 'Hey, this is so and so from Ringling Bros. and Barnum &...
Keller ISD to ban cell phones during school hours
KELLER, Texas - Keller ISD is expected to enforce new cell phone rules to keep students focused on learning during the upcoming school year. "This is a nationwide epidemic with our students," Dr. Kelly Johnson, Keller ISD's Superintendent. Keller released the new plan during a meeting on Thursday night. The...
Shakeup at Gateway Church continues, Pastor Robert Morris' son latest to step down
SOUTHLAKE -- The son of Gateway Church's founding pastor stepped down Thursday – just seven weeks after his father resigned over allegations he sexually assaulted a young girl decades ago.Pastor James Morris was the designated successor for his father, Pastor Robert Morris.James Morris' wife, Bridgette, also stepped down. Church staff members were told on Thursday.Pastor Robert's victim, Cindy Clemishire, revealed that the elder Morris sexually abused her starting in 1982 when she was just 12 years old."Earlier this week, the (church) elders met with Pastors James and Bridgette and they collectively made the decision that Pastors James and Bridgette would both...
Kyrie Irving trade just got even better for Mavericks after Spencer Dinwiddie signing
The Dallas Mavericks are almost done carving out their roster as they just signed Spencer Dinwiddie to a one-year deal to return to Dallas following a stint with the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers last season. The Mavs needed another ball handler badly, and Dinwiddie chose the Mavs over...
LeSean McCoy: Dak Prescott 'doesn't have that dog in him'
The Dallas Cowboys’ postseason struggles are known far and wide. Dallas won Super Bowl XXX following the 1995-96 NFL season. Since then, Dallas has failed even to reach the NFC Championship Game. It’s been nearly thirty years since the team hoisted a Lombardi Trophy. Dak Prescott, the Cowboys’ starting quarterback since 2016, unsurprisingly has caught Read more... The post Former Eagles star thinks Dak Prescott ‘isn’t tough enough’ to win in postseason appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Jolie Koppenol, Jamisyn Payne Win State Titles, Now in Dallas for 2024 International Competition
Two young ladies from Central have won statewide beauty titles in Louisiana and are now at the international pageant in Dallas. Jolie Koppenol, a student at Central Middle School, has been named Louisiana Miss at the state pageant. Jamisyn Payne, 5, a student at St. Alphonsus Catholic School, was chosen...
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Coming To Fort Worth
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is opening a new location in Fort Worth this September and is looking to fill approximately 300 positions. The Fort Worth location, located at 2701 Andretti Karting Drive Fort Worth, boasts over 98,000 square feet of family fun. This renowned entertainment center will offer excitement for everyone, featuring high-speed electric Superkarts on a multi-level track, state-of-the-art arcade games, a two-story laser tag arena, Hologate VR, interactive bowling and a 7D Xperience motion theater. To elevate the experience, the Fort Worth Andretti will also include a full-service restaurant and two full bars, offering an extensive selection of delicious dining...
Flower Mound is one of the safest cities in the US, study says
Flower Mound is one of the safest cities in the United States, according to a 2024 study by SafeWise, an online research group for all things safety and security. SafeWise compiled a list of the Top 100 safest cities in the country based solely on 2022 Federal Bureau of Investigation violent and property crime statistics and population data. Cities with populations under 25,000 were excluded from the list.
Official BBQ of the Texas Rangers Is Opening A New Location With Some Prime Real Estate
By the end of this year, slow-smoked Central Texas-style barbeque will be all the rage at the Dallas Farmer's Market. Since 2018, Hurtado Barbeque has grown exponentially since owner Brandon Hurtado and his wife Hannah started sharing their passion for the pit at pop-up events across north Texas. Since word...
Fort Worth man says 'game changing' executive immigration action will impact his life
FORT WORTH — Juan Carlos Cerda's first memories are of spending time with his parents at a park in Atlanta, Georgia. He's lived in Texas since 2000. Here he's gotten married, started a career, and bought a home in Fort Worth. "I am a Texan, for all intents and purposes," Cerda said. "I just don't have that permanent legal status that says I can stay here."When Cerda was 3 years old, his parents left Mexico and moved their family to the United States. Now 31, he calls this country the only one he's ever known as home. But because he...
Kellen Moore may already regret joining Eagles after reported turmoil
Dallas Cowboys fans couldn't help but roll their eyes after Brian Schottenheimer was promoted to offensive coordinator last year. While it was already confirmed that Mike McCarthy would call plays, the fan base was hoping the Cowboys would look externally for Kellen Moore's replacement. When all was said and done,...
The most one-way U-Haul moves this year to DFW are not from California, believe it or not
DALLAS — Nearly half of residential moves in a calendar year happen between Memorial Day (May 27, 2024) and Labor Day weekends (Sept. 2, 2024), according to rental company U-Haul. So, you've probably seen quite a few moving trucks in the past few months. Kaufman County (No. 1), Rockwall...
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