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JD Sports, Dickies Headed to Grand Prairie Premium Outlets
GRAND PRAIRIE (KDAF) — Grand Prairie Premium Outlets has announced that JD Sports and Dickies will soon join its collection of dynamic retailers. JD Sports, a sportswear and sneakers retailer, combines brands such as Nike, Adidas, Jordan, Champion, Vans, and The North Face with strong own brand labels such as Pink Soda Sport and Supply & Demand. It will be opening at the outlets in September of 2024 in suite 900.
Report: Electrical failure likely caused McKinney plane crash
McKINNEY, Texas - An electrical system failure appears to be the cause of a deadly plane crash last month in McKinney. A preliminary report from federal investigators says the pilot of the single-engine aircraft noticed an engine problem shortly after taking off for a flight to test avionics equipment. The...
Dallas Police Donate Shoes to 200 Kids
DALLAS (KDAF) — The Northwest Neighborhood Police Officer Unit of the Dallas Police Department donated shoes to 200 kids on July 18 as part of the annual “Share The Shoes” initiative. The even was held at the Grauwyler Recreation Center. Dallas Police partnered with Energy Transfer and...
The Last Word: Leaf President on What Made DFW the ‘Trading Card Capital of the World’
“For the longest time it was simply about collecting. And that turned into investing when people realized they could make money.”. .…on why trading cards have taken off—and what made DFW “the trading card capital of the world,” via the Dallas Morning News. If you listen...
Coppell cultivates community spirit with Parks and Rec Month
During a regularly scheduled July 9 meeting, the Coppell City Council unanimously approved a proclamation declaring July as Parks and Recreation Month. The city joins the U.S. House of Representatives and the National Recreation and Park Association in recognizing the importance of parks and recreation in communities.
Eddie V's upscale seafood restaurant is closing its Dallas location
DALLAS — Eddie V's Prime Seafood is closing its Dallas location at the end of the month, the upscale steak-and-seafood restaurant's owners confirmed. Darden, the restaurant group that owns Eddie V's, said in a statement that it was a difficult decision to close the Dallas spot, which is located at 4023 Oak Lawn Ave.
How to Play the Postage Stamp at Royal Troon
When you see a 123-yard par 3 on the scorecard, it can be easy to overlook and think par is a given and birdie is likely. Rest assured none of the competitors in the field this week at Royal Troon for the 152nd Open Championship are thinking that way about the Postage Stamp – the par 3 eighth hole is the shortest on the course and in the entire Open Championship rota.
Appeals court overturns $11M jury award to Plano spine doctor featured in WFAA stories
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — Dallas’ Fifth Court of Appeals has overturned a nearly $11 million jury award to Plano spine doctor Stephen Courtney. . Dallas attorney Kelly Liebbe and Jonathan Rute were to pay about half the McKinney trial court’s jury award. Dr. Courtney claimed Liebbe and Rute...
2024 SEC football projected order of finish
Southeastern Conference football media days took place Monday-Thursday at Omni Dallas Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Fourth-year head coach Josh Heupel, along with offensive lineman Cooper Mays, linebacker Keenan Pili and defensive lineman Omari Thomas, represented the Vols at media days on Tuesday. Following the conclusion of SEC media days, a...
Children’s Medical Center Plano plans hiring event ahead of expansion
Children's Health in Plano is having a hiring event July 30 to hire applicants in available positions (Courtesy Children's Health) Children’s Health in Plano will host a hiring event in conjunction with its upcoming expansion efforts in Plano. The event aims to connect potential candidates with hiring leaders and may result in on-the-spot job offers.
KERA-FM celebrates 50 years of serving North Texas listeners
Bob Ray Sanders remembers the moment KERA 90.1 FM was switched on the air on July 11, 1974. At the time, the station’s management was cautiously optimistic about starting up a public radio station in a media market with so much competition. “People weren’t sure that it would work...
4 things to know about AI adoption, regulations
The Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) held a joint conversation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Monday, June 24, to discuss emerging technologies and the state and federal policy implications of cybersecurity, data privacy, and artificial intelligence (AI). The Dallas Region’s leaders who represent the innovation and technology sectors are widely regarded as connected and knowledgeable. This recognition makes such conversations a standard for regional contribution to the national and global dialogue about anticipated impacts of emerging technology use.
Alum Named Chief Marketing Officer of Dallas-based Beverage Company
Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Tatiana Chamorro was recently named the Chief Marketing Officer of Shaken Beverage Co., a Dallas-based alcoholic beverage company that operates under the parent company Unexpected Products, which packages their drinks to store ingredients separately, allowing the consumer to personalize their mixed drinks. Chamorro, a native of Nicaragua, is a two-time graduate of A&M-Commerce, earning a B.A. in Liberal Studies in 2016 and an M.B.A. in 2020. A tireless marketer, Chamorro has held positions with marketing firms such as HITE Digital and Toucan Cocktails. She also currently serves on the A&M-Commerce Alumni Foundation Board. Read the announcement.
Ahoy! There’s Sails and Sales at the Dallas Boat Show
DALLAS (KDAF)– Set sail from July 18 to July 21 at the Dallas Boat Show, a one-stop-shop for boats and boating items. The four-day event started in 1955 and attracts thousands of nautical enthusiasts and hundreds of exhibitors. Seasoned sailors and first-time buyers can explore the latest 2024 models ranging from speedboats to pontoons.
Dallas Office of Arts and Culture Seeks Volunteer Panelists to Influence Arts Funding
In a move that's part community engagement, and part quality assurance, the Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) is on the hunt for volunteer panelists to help steer the direction of arts funding. This is not your typical rubber-stamp committee. These volunteers will have a significant say in which artists and organizations get a slice of the taxpayer pie. And we are not just talking pocket change; panel reviews impact a hefty 70 points out of a possible 100 that an applicant can score.
'Young Man's Dinner' at Dallas restaurant serves as mentorship program
DALLAS — If there is a recipe for success, Dallas restaurateur Bob Sambol hopes it is one he can share again and again with Dallas youth who might otherwise think their own prosperity is as out of reach as a proverbial silver spoon. That's why, along with Mark Jones...
Homicide at 2300 Fernwood Avenue
On July 18, 2024, at about 2:35 PM, Dallas police responded to a call for service regarding a vehicle parked in the 2300 block of Fernwood Avenue. The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived, they found the male victim, dead, inside the vehicle. Further investigation determined the victim was shot...
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