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WAR wins USSSA 12U World Series
The Wake and Rake (WAR) 12-and-under baseball team just capped off its season by winning the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) DFW World Series in Dallas, Texas. The team from northwestern Oklahoma is coached by Gregg Ward of Edmond and Ted Briscoe of Elk City. Team members include Kingfisher...
Surging WR Named Cowboys' Breakout Player of 2024
There may not be a team that has been discussed more than the Dallas Cowboys this offseason. That is because of their massive brand but also the drama that has been around this group. The Cowboys have big-money extensions of Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons hanging over the...
Here's why it's hotter in some areas of Dallas than others
DALLAS — The City of Dallas is an urban heat island. "It's been known for a long time that it is one of the worst urban heat islands in the country," said Dr. Rose Jones, a medical anthropologist with Rapid Anthropology Consulting. A recent study with the City of...
Texas Lottery Confirms Texas Mega Millionaire in Tuesday Drawings
Our friends at the Texas Lottery home office in Austin, Texas are going to need to give the "check writer" some "comp time" after all the big winner checks the Texas Lottery has been asked to write in recent days. The past two Powerball drawings have created multiple financial windfalls for lottery players in the state. And, Tuesday's Mega Millions lottery drawing just gave Texas a brand new millionaire.
FEMA Extends Deadline For East Texas Disaster Assistance
East Texas Was Battered By A Series Of Severe Thunderstorms That Did Major Damage To Areas Of Tyler. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is in East Texas as storm spring storm recovery continues and they are helping homes, churches and businesses with disaster claims. Some disaster recovery centers that...
DRC’s Historic Inclusion Conference is only the beginning
The Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) hosted its annual Inclusion Conference (formerly State of DEI), presented by Ernst & Young LLP and Invited, at the University of North Texas at Dallas’ Campus on Wednesday, June 12. Read the takeaways below. This event was a first. “We decided a long time...
Experts – Extreme Weather To Become “Normal” In Texas
Texas saw some crazy weather last year, including extremely high temps, and 2024 is looking to bring us more. In fact, experts think this insanity may become "normal". Last year, Texas saw record breaking heat waves and 2024 is expected to be at least as hot, if not hotter. The heat isn't the only extreme weather the lone star state could see this year.
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Shannon Bearden named principal, managing director of DFW for Tryba Architects
In one of the largest leadership expansions in the firm’s history, Tryba Architects has promoted four new Principals companywide, including Shannon Bearden, Principal, Managing Director of DFW. “This transition marks a major milestone in our interdisciplinary studios as we recognize the exceptionally talented, dedicated individuals that have set our firm on a remarkable trajectory of growth, across the Denver and Dallas-Fort Worth markets, while demonstrating a strong commitment to our clients and to high-quality, innovative design,” said David Tryba, FAIA, the firm’s Founder and Lead Design Principal.
Dallas Police and Fire Pension debate continues
Members of the Dallas Police and Fire Pension Fund have not received a cost-of-living adjustment in nearly 8 years. The city and pension board are still far apart on many issues, according to the system's executive director.
Dallas Love Field Airport adds new technology to avoid close calls on the runway
DALLAS - Out on the terminal ramp, it's another busy day at Dallas Love Field, where some 700 planes move through daily. Air traffic controllers at Love Field now have a new tool to help keep pilots and the traveling public safe called the Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI) system. Javier...
TX environmental groups fight for global plastics treaty
Environmental groups in Texas are backing a proposed global plastics treaty set to be finalized by the end of the year. The treaty aims to minimize plastic's effect on the environment and make manufacturers responsible for managing plastic waste. The treaty also encourages the use of reusable options, such as single-use bags, straws and utensils.
Dallas man caught smuggling immigrants in McLennan County indicted by grand jury
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Dallas man arrested in April on charges he was smuggling four immigrants from Mexico to Dallas was indicted Tuesday. Guillermo Ramirez Hernandez, 46, was charged by a McLennan County grand jury with four counts of smuggling of persons. Three of the charges are third-degree felonies, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. A fourth count is a second-degree felony, with a penalty up to 20 years, because it alleges Hernandez was trying to smuggle a person younger than 18.
Garrett Fey Named Assistant Coach for University of Texas Women’s Golf Team
University of Texas women's golf head coach Laura Ianello has added Garrett Fey as Assistant Coach and Director of Operations, who joins from Dallas Baptist University after helping them win the 2023 NCAA DII Women's Golf Championship. Fey was a U.S. Open Qualifying Medalist in 2021. Fey achieved Mackenzie Tour...
Mesquite Police Department reports incidents of assault, robbery, burglary and other crimes between June 24 and July1
The Mesquite Police Department reported incidents of assault, robbery, burglary and other crimes between June 24 and July1, according to communitycrimemap.com. Attention Business Owners: One Ad Buy = 28,000+ potential new customers!. Reach over 28,000+ eager print + digital readers each month with the Mesquite News' Discover Mesquite promotion. Click...
Luka Doncic Getting Roasted After Performance In Slovenia-Croatia Game
It has been a few weeks since Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks saw their season end at the hands of the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Now, Doncic is suiting up for Slovenia as they prepare for the Summer Olympics in Paris. On Tuesday, Doncic's team faced off against Croatia, and ...
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