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Minor league update for 7/28/24
Jose Gonzalez started for Down East, striking out five in five shutout innings. Kai Wynyard struck out two and walked one in a scoreless inning. Esteban Mejia had a hit and a walk. Chandler Pollard had a walk and a stolen base. Joseph Montalvo threw three shutout innings for Hickory,...
Woman killed in Southeast Dallas hit-and-run crash
DALLAS - A woman is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Southeast Dallas on Sunday morning. It happened just before 7 a.m. on the southbound exit ramp from Julius Schepps Freeway to eastbound Interstate 20. Dallas police said an unidentified car hit the woman who was on foot. The car...
Fire damages Pleasant Grove apartment complex
DALLAS - Dallas firefighters battled a two-alarm fire Sunday afternoon at an apartment complex in Pleasant Grove. Dallas Fire-Rescue said the call about the complex in the 2600 block of Hillburn Drive came a little after 4 p.m. Firefighters found flames on the second floor of the building. They were...
DAC Hosts Welcome Reception for New City Manager
The DeSoto Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host a welcoming reception for the city’s new City Manager, Majed Al-Ghafry. The event will take place on Monday, July 29, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Thorntree Country Club. The reception is a highly anticipated event organized...
Fort Worth began cryptocurrency mining over two years ago. What were the results?
Fort Worth is becoming a cryptocurrency destination. An influx of cryptocurrency businesses now call Cowtown home — and Fort Worth is embracing them. Experts and Fort Worth officials attribute that growth to the city’s decision to bring a bitcoin mining operation to City Hall in April 2022. “For...
Four Fort Worth projects receive $8M in tax credits for lower-income housing
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs awarded over $95 million in housing tax credits to help finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state, including four in Fort Worth. These awards have an...
Missing Irving man with autism last seen at bus station
IRVING, Texas — Authorities are searching for a 38-year-old man with autism who was last seen at a bus station in Irving. UPDATE: Brandon has been found safe. Brandon Keith Ritter, of Irving, was last seen on Sunday, July 28, at approximately 12:25 p.m. at the Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Station, according to the Irving Police Department. Ritter is described as 5'6" tall, weighing approximately 185-190 pounds, with black hair in a mullet style and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray NASA T-shirt, blue jeans, and sunglasses.
Don't Stop Believin': Infinite Journey Rocks Granbury!
Get ready, Granbury! The iconic sounds of Journey are coming to town, and they’re bringing a night of music, nostalgia, and fun. Infinite Journey, the premier Journey tribute band, is set to rock the Historic Granbury Opera House on the Granbury Square. This isn’t just any concert—this is a full-on, high-energy, immersive Journey experience that you won’t want to miss.
DeSoto Police and Fire Weekly Incident Reports for July 14-20
The DeSoto Police and Fire Departments have released their weekly incident reports for July 14 to July 20. The DeSoto Police Department reported a total of 2,044 calls during the week and the majority of these were neighborhood patrol calls, which accounted for 640 incidents. Directed patrol calls followed, with...
Opportunities for development on Fort Worth's Panther Island
FORT WORTH, Texas — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. Read the original article here. Fort Worth officials describe Panther Island as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: more than 500 acres of developable land, both publicly and privately owned, just a stone's throw from downtown.
Tigerettes win awards at annual dance camp
TRINITY — The Trinity High School Tigerettes Dance Team has successfully completed their 2024 dance camp in Dallas, returning with numerous awards and recognition. The team earned individual recognition with the Honor Roll Award, All American Award, Double Tap Award, and Legendary Leadership Award. Additionally, the team received the...
Texas Man Killed in Alaska Waterfall Rafting Mishap
Adventure Turned Tragic: Dallas Man Dies in Alaska Waterfall Rafting Accident. Larry Erwin, 53, from Dallas, was on a remote rafting trip near Bethel, Alaska, when his inflatable raft went over a waterfall. Alaska state troopers reported that he lost control and was thrown into the water. This accident happened...
Dallas Mavericks Superstar Kyrie Irving Shocks Fans With Major Basketball Announcement
Kyrie Irving has played an excellent season for the Dallas Mavericks. Alongside star player Luka Doncic, the 32-year-old point guard gave back-to-back dominating performances. Because of the dynamic duo’s efforts, the Mavericks reached the NBA finals after winning against several teams in the playoffs. However, their efforts fell short against the Boston Celtics.
Fort Worth's Billy Bob's Texas to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive on August 29th
Texans have an upcoming opportunity to give back vitally, as reported by the American Red Cross Greater North Texas announcement for a blood drive at Billy Bob's Texas. The event, scheduled for Thursday, August 29th from noon to 6 pm, will take place in the 81 Club at the popular Fort Worth venue.
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