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Dallas Fort Worth Airport’s Journey to Net Zero with Electric Utility Plant
Dallas Fort Worth Airport’s Journey to Net Zero with Electric Utility Plant. In a bold move towards a greener future, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has embarked on a trailblazing project to build an innovative electric Central Utility Plant (eCUP). The plant is a key component of the...
Dallas police seek information in 1988 murder case
DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Police Department continues to investigate the 1988 homicide of 41-year-old Jill Bounds. Bounds was found murdered in the 6500 block of Lakeshore Drive on September 21, 1988. She was last seen on September 20, 1988, by a friend, according to a press release from the department.
He needed a kidney. A high school classmate from 25 years ago answered the call
DALLAS — Jereme Peterson needed a miracle to happen after three years and ten hours a day on dialysis. The 42-year-old federal corrections officer had hit rock bottom with his weight at 315 pounds and his kidney function approaching the single digits. "'What would happen if I stopped doing...
Former NBA All-Star Slams Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks
Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas recently slammed Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Arenas, 42, is a three-time NBA All-Star from 2005 to 2007, a three-time member of the All-NBA teams from 2005 to 2007, and a 2003 NBA Most Improved Player.
Cedar Hill residents spot bobcats and coyotes
CEDAR HILL, Tenn. — As a former NFL family, the Wesley’s love entertaining; however, in the evening, coyotes steal the show. “It's more like National Geographic,” said Dante Wesley. Wesley and his wife, Renetta Wesley, live in Cedar Hill next to some interesting neighbors. “We see pretty...
DSOL Announces Honorary Ball Chairs
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) has announced that philanthropic community leaders and longtime arts advocates Mr. and Mrs. William Stokes McIntyre IV will serve as Honorary Chairs for the 2025 DSOL Presentation Ball. 46 Debutantes will be presented at the 39th annual ball on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at...
When will summer (and this heat) finally end?
DALLAS — When is summer over? Well, technically, it depends on who you ask. Meteorologists consider summer ending on Aug. 31. However, the official end of summer is Sept. 21 with the fall equinox occurring on Sept. 22. Why do meteorologists have a different definition of summer?. Simply, it...
DeSoto Police Shut Down Illegal Gambling Operations
The DeSoto Police Department has shut down illegal gambling activities at four local food marts early Tuesday morning. In a coordinated effort early Tuesday, DeSoto Police executed search warrants at four local establishments suspected of illegal gambling involving gaming machines. These gaming machines are known as “8 Liners.” The operation...
UT Freshman and Family Killed While Traveling To College Move-in Day
Sad news reported by Fox4, an incoming freshman and her parents tragically passed in a car accident traveling to Dallas for college move-in day. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Andril and her parents, Arvind Mani and Padreepa Arvind, were killed last Wednesday morning on U.S. Highway 281 in Lampasas. This week was […] The post UT Freshman and Family Killed While Traveling To College Move-in Day appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Man accused of giving a fatal dose of heroin to T. Boone Pickens' grandson arrested 3 months shy of probation's end
FORT WORTH, Texas — Brennan Rodriguez is back in jail nearly ten years after being accused of felony murder for giving a fatal injection of heroin to the grandson of Dallas billionaire T. Boone Pickens, according to court and jail records. Jail records show that Rodriguez was arrested Thursday,...
Dolphins release perfect speedy running back for Cowboys to sign
The Dallas Cowboys have done extremely well adding to their roster. In the last week, they signed edge rusher Carl Lawson and traded for defensive tackle Jordan Phillips to fill huge needs along the defensive line. Viewed as an afterthought trade, the Cowboys' acquisition of cornerback Andrew Both already looks...
Mesquite Spread the Love food drive ends Sept. 2
With just days remaining, Mesquite residents are racing against the clock to contribute to the city's annual "Spread the Love" food drive. The campaign, which has collected hundreds of pounds of food and thousands of dollars in sponsorships since its inception in 2016, is seeking a final push of donations before its Labor Day deadline.
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