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UTA Announces 2024 Volleyball Schedule
ARLINGTON, Texas – The UT Arlington women's volleyball program will embark on its 52nd season this fall, beginning with the Sawyer Camillo Memorial Classic (Aug. 30-Sep. 1) hosted by the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns as part of a 29-match regular season schedule. Fans can get their first glimpse of this year's squad on Friday, Aug. 23 as the Mavericks will play a preseason exhibition match against Dallas Baptist at 6 p.m. inside the College Park Center. The 13-match non-conference slate includes four weekend classics/invitationals. Sawyer Camillo Memorial Classic Lafayette, LA Aug. 30-Sep. 1 Opponents: Murray State, Jackson State, Louisiana UTA Classic...
Arlington's Housing Growth Showcased in Latest Development Report with Over 1,100 New Residential Permits Issued
The housing landscape in Arlington is gaining new contours, as the latest second-quarter figures from the city indicate. According to the Quarterly Development Profile released by the City of Arlington, Texas, over 1,100 permits for residential housing have been issued, pacing the American Dream City's growth. Drilling down into the...
DCC’s Brayden “Gunnar” Fox Gets Once-in-a-Lifetime Opporunity at MLB Home Run Derby, All-Star Game
ARLINGTON, Texas – If only he had known that Gunnar would be the first name of one of the bright young stars in baseball, Brayden Fox might be known as Gunnar Fox. Fox, a soon-to-be senior at DuBois Central Catholic who is one of the best players in District 9, had a chance to be known by his middle name, Gunnar, but chose to go by his first name instead.
Canaries Crushed in Cleburne, at Sioux City Tonight
(Cleburne, TX) — The Sioux Falls Canaries hope to snap a three-game losing streak tonight when they open a weekend series in Sioux City. The Birds were swept in their three-game series at Cleburne, losing the finale 8-0 yesterday. The Railroaders pounded Sioux Falls pitching in the series, outscoring the Canaries 25-3. First pitch tonight against the Explorers is set for 7:05.
Tarrant County cuts ties with youth justice program over perceived political stances
Tarrant County won’t renew its contract with a youth justice nonprofit because of concerns over initiatives the program mentions on its website. The county’s juvenile board voted Wednesday not to renew its contract with Youth Advocate Programs, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram first reported. Tarrant County has partnered with the local branch of the Pennsylvania-based, nonpartisan nonprofit since 1992.
Pastor booted from Tarrant County Commissioners Court after public comment
FORT WORTH, Texas — When Fort Worth Pastor Ryon Price spoke at Tarrant County Commissioner's Court on July 2nd, he had no idea it would land him in hot water. He is a regular who signs up for public comment. But this time, Pastor Price went 8 seconds over the three-minute limit. That led to him being held in contempt of court.
A fire severely damages the historic First Baptist Dallas church sanctuary
A fire all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, sending smoke billowing over the city but causing no deaths or injuries, Dallas firefighters said. The fire in the Texas Historic Landmark, a Victorian-style red brick church built in 1890, was reported about 6:30 p.m. Friday, and...
Retail thieves arrested in Colleyville with $10,000 in stolen goods
COLLEYVILLE, Texas — Two suspects were arrested by Colleyville police while attempting to steal skincare and beauty products from local retailers. The suspects targeted multiple stores across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex before being apprehended by Colleyville Detectives and Patrol Officers, according to the Colleyville Police Department. A search of their vehicle revealed more than $10,000 in stolen skincare and beauty products, a 9mm pistol with an extended magazine, and a fictitious paper license plate.
WATCH: Best of 2024 SEC Media Days
DALLAS, Texas (KBTX) - The 2024 SEC Football Media Days gave a first look at the new 16-team conference. At the Dallas Omni Hotel, 64 student-athletes and coaches spoke with reporters over the past week. KBTX went through hours of footage to bring the best of SEC Media Days.
Fort Worth leaders weigh-in on presidential race
FORT WORTH – U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, has joined three other members of Congress in asking President Biden directly to pass the torch to the next generation of Democratic leaders."We must face the reality that widespread public concerns about your age and fitness are jeopardizing what should be a winning campaign," said Veasey in a letter – with Democrats Jared Huffman of California, Chuy Garcia of Illinois, and Mark Pocan of Wisconsin – to Biden.One week ago, Veasey said that he didn't think the president was the strongest candidate who could run on the Democratic ticket, but he...
Forney ISD to host Back to School Rally & Resource Fair
Forney ISD is excited to invite students and families to the first-ever Back to School Rally & Resource Fair at The OC on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This free event is designed to help the community prepare for the new school year with information and resources in a lively and fun atmosphere.
Healing Hens brings fine-feathered therapy to Dallas senior living home
Once a month, the Healing Hens nonprofit visits the residents at Signature Pointe Senior Living Home in Dallas. "These are silky chickens, " Healing Hens President Kris Munster told curious resident Glenda Egans. "They are so neat," Egans exclaimed. Silky chickens are a smaller breed of chicken. They have a...
American Airlines has a contract deal with flight attendants, and President Biden is happy about it
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants said Friday they have reached agreement on a new contract that includes pay raises, and President Joe Biden said the deal avoids a strike that would have hurt the U.S. economy and consumers. Terms of...
Fair Park First, the nonprofit that manages Fair Park, planning to pause fundraising, board chair says
DALLAS — Fair Park First, the nonprofit that manages Fair Park, is tentatively planning to pause fundraising through the end of August, new board chair Veletta Forsythe Lill confirmed in a statement. The pause comes as the nonprofit awaits the results of a forensic audit commissioned earlier this year...
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