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Gallop into the Old West: 'IT CAME FROM TEXAS' Film Festival Returns to Garland with Western Flair
The IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival gears up for its second year, spotlighting the state's contribution to the big screen, and takes place from September 13 to 15 at the Plaza Theatre in Garland. The festival, which honors films made fully or partially in Texas, shifts its genre focus this year to movies that reflect the Western genre and embody the spirit of Texas independence.
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering conclusion Rio Grande Valley officials are facing as water levels at the international reservoirs that feed into the river remain dangerously low — and a hurricane that could have quenched the area’s thirst turned away from the region as it neared the Texas coast.
Gonzalez: COSTEP was invited to attend Gov. Abbott’s trade mission to Asia
HARLINGEN, Texas – The CEO of the Council for South Texas Progress says his organization was invited to go on Gov. Greg Abbott’s trade mission to Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. Adam Gonzalez says the reason COSTEP did not go was because he did not budget for two...
Marine veteran receives mortgage-free home in Heath
HEATH, Texas - A veteran who was catastrophically injured during a training exercise received a mortgage-free home in Heath on Friday. The accessible smart home will allow Staff Sergeant James Carey lead a more independent life. Carey joined the Marine Corps in 2005. He was deployed to Iraq for a...
Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Gives Additional $4M to Greg Abbott’s Campaign
Jeff Yass has donated $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott's campaign, just months after donating a record $6 million. Following a record donation of $6 million in December, Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeff Yass has given another $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign, writes Annie Massa for Bloomberg. The...
Texas nonprofit trains service dogs to help veterans, now man's best friends are graduating
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Man's best friends are about to graduate from service dog school before starting their next adventure -- helping veterans in need. In early July, six veterans began the two-week process of receiving a service dog from nonprofit organization Patriot PAWS. Now, the dogs will officially graduate from the program on Friday, July 19 at 1 p.m.
Executive Director of the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center resigns after investigative reports published by WFAA
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — Darryl Beatty, the executive director of the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center, has resigned from his position following investigative reports from WFAA regarding allegations of mistreatment at the facility, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins confirmed Friday. A discussion of Beatty's replacement will be held at...
City Hall Roundup: New Dallas Planning Director Emily Liu Promises Good Change is Coming
Emily Liu arrived in Dallas less than two months ago to lead the Department of Planning and Urban Design, which has been at the forefront of the controversial ForwardDallas comprehensive land use plan and a development code overhaul. She may have gotten more than she bargained for. In a short...
Historic First Baptist Dallas devastated by fire, cause still unknown
DALLAS — The cause of Friday's fire at First Baptist Dallas in downtown Dallas has not been determined.Around 6 p.m. Friday, Pastor Robert Jeffress received a call that First Baptist Dallas was on fire."I couldn't imagine such a thing, but anything I could imagine was not as horrific as what I saw when I got there," he said.More than 150 years of history went up in flames."This church was the site that presidents visited when they came to Dallas," Jeffress said. "Woodrow Wilson, Gerald Ford, George H.W. Bush were all worshipers in that sanctuary."He said Vacation Bible School, with more...
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale is named the MVP with a record 34 points in her 4th WNBA All-Star Game appearance
PHOENIX (AP) — Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale is named the MVP with a record 34 points in her 4th WNBA All-Star Game appearance. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Motorcycle rider killed in Dallas crash; two people charged
On July 19, 2024 at about 8:45 PM, Dallas Fire Rescue and Police responded to an accident call at Southwell Road and Harry Hines Boulevard. The preliminary investigation determined a motorcycle occupied by two individuals was traveling northbound on Harry Hines Boulevard. A 20-year-old man was driving a truck southbound on Harry Hines Boulevard when he turned left on Southwell Road and crashed into the motorcycle.
Dallas’ Churchill Tower Acquired by TXRE Properties
TXRE Properties has finalized the purchase of Churchill Tower, a landmark office center in North Dallas. Strategically located at 12400 Coit Road, Churchill Tower is well-connected, just off the busy intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and Interstate 635. This location provides quick access to downtown Dallas, Dallas Love Field Airport, DFW International Airport, and surrounding communities, including Highland Park, Prestonwood, Frisco, and Plano.
McKinney seeks Wildflower Seed Grant to beautify city
The McKinney City Council approved an item on its consent agenda July 16 allowing the city manager to accept a Wildflower Seed Grant if awarded. An intern discovered the grant opportunity during research, and the city submitted an application July 14.
WaterTower Theatre's ‘Goin' Hollywood' is going to London
One year after Goin’ Hollywood made its world premiere at WaterTower Theatre in Addison, Shane Peterman, the theater’s Producing Artistic Director, announced plans for the musical to make its London premiere. “We are currently retaining investment for a run at Charing Cross Theatre,” Peterman said. The new...
Who is the REAL UT in the SEC? We asked Paul Finebaum and other experts at SEC Media Days
DALLAS — Editor's note: The video above shows the answers by our media colleagues to our "Who is the best mascot in the SEC?" question. All of our other questions for these guys are in the story below. SEC Media Days came to Dallas, Texas, for the first time...
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