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Eustace’s Andrews makes All-State softball team
Making the Honorable Mention list as a utility player, Andrews led her team to the postseason as a junior by hitting .702, racking up 59 hits, scoring 31 runs, driving in 29 runs and hitting 16 doubles, according to MaxPreps. In 29 pitching appearances, Andrews struck out 148 batters over 128.1 innings, MaxPreps stats show.
Palladium USA Project OK’d for South Loop 12; Could Bring More Housing for Senior Citizens
Dallas plan commissioners recommended last week approving a rezoning request allowing the construction of a four-story, 120-unit retirement community on the southeast corner of Cockrell Hill Road and Blue Ridge Boulevard. The South Loop 12 development could help address the lack of affordable housing specifically suited for senior citizens. Homes...
Two North Texas moms were robbed, kidnapped at gunpoint before a jog along Trinity Park, police say
FORT WORTH, Texas — Two Fort Worth moms are still reeling from trauma after police say they were robbed and kidnapped at gunpoint over the weekend. On Sunday, at around 5:30 a.m., the two sisters-in-law who asked not to be identified out of concern for their safety, met at Trinity Park for their weekly run. The women, who drove separately, were preparing to stretch before their run when suddenly a white Cadillac parked directly behind one of their vehicles.
Red Oak welcomes new businesses
RED OAK – A few well know franchises have recently opened or broken ground in Red Oak. 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee opened last week at 131 E Ovilla Rd., and based on the steady line of customers, they should do well. Right next door to 7 Brew, a...
Young gymnast springs from Plano to Paris Olympics
The city of Plano announced July 1 that two young Planoites, Asher Hong and Hezly Rivera, will compete on the U.S. gymnastics team in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Asher Hong has had a passion for gymnastics since age 5, according to his father, Rick Hong.
$150M high-rise apartment living opens art deco doors in downtown Fort Worth
Deco 969, the first modern luxury high-rise apartment building in downtown Fort Worth, officially opened July 17, marking the debut of many major projects underway at the southern end of downtown. The 27-story building at 969 Commerce St. offers 567,000 square feet, with 302 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, including...
UNT community remembers football great Abner Haynes after his death at age of 86
Ken Bahnsen was standing with the North Texas freshman football team’s bus driver before a game against Navarro College in Corsicana in 1956 when the challenge two of his young stars would face that season came into focus.
Fort Worth suburb on edge after multiple cars broken into 2 days in a row
FORT WORTH — Residents at the Aura apartment complex in the Fort Worth suburb of Benbrook are on edge tonight after multiple cars in the community were broken into, two days in a row."Shocked, it's been a very peaceful neighborhood," said resident Bill Mundy. "We've never had any issues or problems like this."Benbrook Police say on Tuesday morning between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. at least 12 cars were broken into. Some of the cars were locked but had their windows broken. Police say while car break-ins are not unusual around North Texas it is unusual that this community was hit on...
Arlington Olympic super fan headed to his 12th Games
Ron Isbell has done something many people will never accomplish. He has made it to 12 Olympics. Summer or winter, he doesn’t care, he just loves the competition and loves what the Olympics stand for. His first was in the Seoul Olympics in the summer of 1988. Recently, Isbell...
100 million AT&T customers fight for one-time payment and settlement after breach exposed six months of call logs
ANGRY customers are demanding compensation after news of AT&T's data breach emerged last week. A lawsuit filed against the Dallas-based telecommunications company last Friday night, July 12, alleges that AT&T was not transparent about the severity of the breach and did not safeguard important customer data. Over 100 million customers...
Coca-Cola Classic Christmas Coming To Arlington, Texas
Even though North Texas is in the middle of summer with 100-degree days upon us, it’s never too early to plan for the holiday season. Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Enchant Christmas announced Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas, an immersive holiday light experience that will transport guests into a world of Christmas magic. Featuring larger-than-life light sculptures, falling snow, ice skating, visits with Santa and plenty of hot cocoa, Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas brings cherished holiday traditions to life during the most magical time of year. “Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas will bring Real Magic to a new family tradition during the holidays,” VP of Commercial & Digital,...
LaTexan Lasso to Take Over Texas Motorplex
Make plans now to attend the Flicker Promotions Inaugural The Hose Connection Inc. LaTexan Lasso on August 30- September 1, 2024 at Texas Motorplex. ENNIS, TX- Flicker Promotions, in conjunction with Gleghorn Race Services, is proud to announce their points series finale, the Inaugural The Hose Connection Inc. LaTexan Lasso, which will take place from August 30 to September 1, 2024, at Texas Motorplex. The event will feature a Rick’s Powder Coating Warm-up $5K, twin Moser Engineering $20K Main Events, $500-to-win races for Burleson Construction Jr. Dragsters, and an Airdraulics $1K Practice Tree Shootout! In addition, Environmental Oil Recovery No-Box racers will get the chance to run separately for bonus money.
Kenny’s Burger Joint announces rib-eating challenge, crowns first winner
Kenny's Burger Joint will host a rib-eating challenge every Tuesday starting this week. Diners will attempt to eat 30 ribs in 30 minutes. Everything is bigger in Texas, and barbecue and ribs are no exception. Kenny’s Burger Joint is pushing the limits on the Lone Star favorite with a new rib-eating challenge to be held every Tuesday starting this week.
Meet Cowboys Ezekiel Elliot, Luke Schoonmaker and Texas Ranger Evan Carter in Denton this weekend
To celebrate the grand opening of Dick’s Sporting Goods, the new Denton store will host autograph sessions this weekend with Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott and tight end Luke Schoonmaker, as well as Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter. However, wristbands are required to attend the autograph sessions and...
Is your flight impacted? Latest updates from DFW Airport after Microsoft tech issues
DALLAS — The widespread Microsoft tech disruptions caused impacts at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport early Friday morning, as hundreds of travelers navigated problems at check-in, uncertain flight statuses and crowded airport concourses. The issues were appearing to get back on track by around 5:30 a.m. American Airlines officials shortly...
NFC Execs Say What Everyone Is Thinking About Cowboys’ Dak Prescott
Few would argue that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s numbers reflect those of a top-10 NFL quarterback, especially after his MVP runner-up season last year. But two anonymous NFL executives recently admitted what many around the league likely believe in private but won’t say out loud: ...
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