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Republican former state Rep. Jim Pitts has died at 77
DALLAS — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. You can read the original article here. Former state Rep. Jim Pitts, a Waxahachie Republican who served as chief budget writer for the Texas House for close to a decade, died shortly before midnight on Saturday. He was 77.
Wilmer Police Urge Residents to Lock Cars as Thefts Rise, Emphasize Collective Security Measures
In a recent community alert, the Wilmer Police Department has issued a reminder for residents to secure their vehicles following a string of thefts targeting unlocked cars. In a communal drive towards greater security, authorities are strongly advising the public against leaving valuables in their cars and urging everyone to ensure their car doors are locked at all times.
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...
A Century of History Eradicated: Texas Megachurch Destroyed in Fire
The red brick walls of First Baptist Dallas Church's historic sanctuary are soot-singed and intact, but only devastation and ashes are found within. At 6:05 pm, the Dallas Fire-Rescue received a call for 1717 San Jacinto street in the heart of downtown Dallas. A second alarm was requested at 6:20 pm. The fire was contained until 7:35 pm when the roof partially collapsed and a third alarm was called. Finally, a fourth alarm was called at 8:14 pm, according to CBS5 News.
LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — #14
Congratulations to Dane Acker, who won the voting to be named the #13 prospect in the LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings with a little under 20% of the vote. Because there has been a history of vote-spamming shenanigans in the rankings, I used Google Forms for the last couple of community rankings, and it worked out well, so we will use it again. You will need to include your LSB user name when you vote. If you don’t have an LSB user name, you need to use some sort of identifier. While this won’t eliminate the possibility of vote spamming, it will make it harder.
Dallas Community in Mourning After Man Fatally Shot on Grigsby Avenue, Police Seek Witnesses
Tragedy struck on a Dallas street this past weekend when a man was fatally shot at the 1000 block of Grigsby Avenue. According to the Dallas Police Department, the incident occurred last Saturday evening, just before 10 PM. Responding to a shooting call, police found 31-year-old Brione Jacquil Spencer with gunshot wounds.
Homicide at 2000 Lanark Avenue
On July 22, 2024, at about 1:05 AM, Dallas police responded to a shooting call in the 2000 block of Lanark Avenue. The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived, they found the female victim shot. Dallas Fire Rescue responded, and the victim died at the scene. Further investigation identified the...
Dallas woman shoots, kills man 'because he wouldn't stop following her,' report says
DALLAS - Dallas police arrested a woman for fatally shooting a man late Sunday night. Officers found 44-year-old Keeman Bowens around 9 p.m. on a sidewalk near Bruton and St. Augustine Roads in Pleasant Grove. Investigators interviewed 25-year-old Iyanna Wells at the scene after the shooting. She admitted to shooting...
Harwood District Prepares for Sexy and Chic New Sushi Restaurant
The Harwood District has a seductive and chic new sushi spot coming to The Union next month. TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar is a venture of longtime restaurateurs and business partners John “JT” Reed and Leslie Nguyen of Daily Dose Hospitality. The brand already has two other locations — in Houston and in Irvine, California — and after being impressed by Dallas' food scene, the duo will debut a third restaurant in Big D.
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...
Two Lumberjacks Named to Preseason SLC All-Conference Team
Dallas, Texas- The Southland Conference (SLC) announced today the preseason All-Conference teams and the preseason football poll. The Lumberjacks two players named to the preseason All-Conference Southland team were junior wide receiver Kylon Harris and senior cornerback Jeremiah Walker. Harris was voted to the second team All-Conference offensive team and Walker was named second team All-Conference defensive back.
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...
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.
Where are young, single North Texans? At the pickleball courts
Drive by Cole Park on a weekday evening and you’re likely to see dozens of 20- to 30-year-olds sweating – but vibing – at one of Dallas’ most popular pickleball spots. In recent years, pickleball has exploded in popularity along with the rise of other paddle and racket sports like tennis. Hello, Zendaya in Challengers, John McEnroe’s narration of the Never Have I Ever series and young stars like Naomi Osaka. So while pickleball was once seen as a sport for seniors, it’s become a way for millennials and Gen Zers to decompress and build community.
Controversial Pepper Square Plan to Go Before City Plan Commission in August
A proposal for 1,500 housing units at District 11’s Pepper Square mixed-use development has reportedly been revised and will go before the Dallas Plan Commission for a vote on Aug. 8. As zoning cases adjacent to single-family homes are prone to do, this one has strong opposition. Following an...
Best Moments of 2024 SEC Media Days
DALLAS, TX. (KALB) - From matching outfits, to EA Sports ratings, to rental car dents, there was a lot of non-football discussion from the coaches and student-athletes at 2024 SEC Media Days. Our KALB Sports team put together all the best moments from the week in Dallas.
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