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Texas inmates in uncooled prisons plead for relief in another hot summer
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As the summer heats up, some of the Texas’ nearly 90,000 inmates living in uncooled prisons are begging for relief. Reports of dehydration, heat rash, and desperate attempts to cool down with toilet water accentuate years-long demands to air-condition the state’s prison system. “I will never forget the inmate who was drinking […]
New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?
There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?. Here's what...
These Are the Top-Performing School Districts In Texas
Texas leads the U.S. with over 1,000 public school districts comprised of over 8,500 schools. Niche.com compiled a list of the top-performing school districts in Texas. Ratings are based off of statistics and student/parent opinions. Some categories that are focused on are academics, sports, teachers and college prep. They also take into account the SAT score average and graduation rate for each district.
Winning Mega Millions lottery tickets sold in California and Texas
INGLEWOOD – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Tuesday (July 2) evening’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery. Two tickets were sold matching five numbers in California and Texas. The ticket sold in California was sold at a gas station in the 400...
These Texas Girls, All Between 13 and 17 Years Old, Vanished Without a Trace in June
It's never easy writing about the subject of kids that have gone missing in Texas. A lot of the time, we have no idea of the circumstances around their disappearance. They could have run away, they could have been kidnapped or they could have been taken by the other parent during a visitation. No matter the circumstance, in June, 14 families reported their teen girls missing in Texas.
'We were praying for it': Love Thy City gives away free air conditioner to Tyler family
Janira Martinez, 23, mom of three, prayed to God after her air conditioner broke over the weekend. She and her husband and three kids needed it due to the intense summer heat. Her prayers were answered when Love Thy City told her on Monday they would give her a new one.
DART’s Existential Crisis: Another City Wants to Cut Funding
On Monday night, Plano found some company. The Rowlett City Council approved a resolution that says it would prefer not to pay Dallas Area Rapid Transit so much money. Plano made news last week when it became the first DART city to effectively codify its desired intent to pay the public transportation provider 25 percent less than what state law presently requires. Rowlett’s resolution was near identical.
EP Wealth Expands Dallas Footprint By Acquiring Sloan Investment Management
EP Wealth Advisors acquired Sloan Investment Management, a Dallas, Texas-based advisory firm that has been managing about $700 million in assets for its clients. The addition expands RIA EP Wealth’s footprint in the Dallas market and boosts its total assets under management (AUM) in the Dallas market to over $1 billion and its AUM across the U.S. to $25.2 billion, EP Wealth said Monday.
RUMOR: Dallas Cowboys Could Trade CeeDee Lamb To AFC Team As Tensions Rise During Star WR’s Holdout
CeeDee Lamb is still discussing a new deal with the Dallas Cowboys, and it’s been suggested that he could be traded to a certain AFC team should things not work out. Lamb hasn’t asked to be traded, as far as we know, yet he is only contracted to the Cowboys for one more season, so a trade would be the best option for the team if they can’t come to terms on an extension.
San Diego Will Send Delegation to JNF-USA’s Global Conference in Dallas
SAN DIEGO (Press Release)— A delegation from San Diego will join thousands of proud American Zionists at the Global Conference for Israel for a weekend filled with camaraderie, inspiration, and riveting speakers who exemplify Israel’s positive contributions to the world. The annual multi-day spectacular event, best known for...
Former NFL coach shares warning for Cowboys' Dak Prescott
On Tuesday, former NFL player and current analyst Sam Acho essentially warned the Dallas Cowboys that they needed to do whatever possible to sign quarterback Dak Prescott to a contract extension sooner rather than later.Former NFL head coach Herm Edwards went in somewhat of a different direction while speaking about the subject during Wednesday's edition of the ESPN "First Take" program."You're not going to play for a better team," Edwards said about Prescott. "Who challenges him? The [Philadelphia Eagles]. The [Detroit Lions]...[Green Bay Packers], [San Francisco 49ers], that's who they got to deal with. That's who Dak has to deal...
6 Cowboys on the Trade Block Heading Into Training Camp
This is going to be an interesting season for the Dallas Cowboys. After claiming they were "all-in" throughout the offseason, team owner Jerry Jones and his son, Stephen Jones, went out of their way to do nothing. Now they get ready to head to training camp on the heels of...
Draymond Green's Kid Goes Viral For Innocent Luka Doncic-Klay Thompson Question
The news of Klay Thompson leaving the Golden State Warriors to join Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks has broken so many Dubs fans’ hearts. Even Warriors star forward Draymond Green’s son, DJ, was surprised when his dad told him that Thompson was headed to the Mavs. However, when DJ heard of ...
Dallas Public Works hosts new inspector training for North Texas workers
DALLAS, Texas — Municipal employees from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex packed more than 70 seats in the Eco Park building's conference room this June to learn the finer details of construction inspection. The City of Dallas Department of Public Works hosted this new two-day training seminar in partnership...
Eiseman Jewels Names New Chief Marketing Officer
Dallas—Eiseman Jewels has named its first chief marketing officer. Cristina Salas, formerly the store’s director of marketing and branding, has taken on the newly created role, effective as of Monday. Salas is tasked with leading the family-owned jeweler’s marketing strategy and driving growth while aligning with its overall...
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