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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.
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.
TAMUC Alum to Join Arlington ISD as Deputy Superintendent
The Arlington Independent School District (AISD) recently named Dr. Jennifer Collins, an A&M-Commerce alum, its new deputy superintendent. Collins has an extensive background in education. She taught sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students in Sunnyvale, Forth Worth and Marshall. She served as assistant superintendent for education services at Highland Park ISD and director of student services at Northwest ISD.
Dallas-Fort Worth Warned of Impending Storms and Poor Air Quality, Residents Urged to Take Precautions
Residents of Dallas and the Fort Worth area are being cautioned of potential hazardous weather and air quality conditions over the coming days. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has triggered an Ozone Action Day for today, due to expected high levels of ozone air pollution. The public is urged to minimize pollution by carpooling, taking public transit, and other eco-friendly actions, as per the National Weather Service.
Global Microsoft outage impacts North Texas airports
NORTH TEXAS – A global outage impacted North Texas travelers Friday morning. Banks, airlines, TV stations and health systems in countries around the world that rely on Microsoft's 365 apps reported widespread outages Friday that were linked to the company CrowdStrike.According to FlightAware, as of 1 p.m., there were a total of 472 delays at DFW International Airport and 130 cancellations. There were 75 delays at Dallas Love Field Airport and seven cancellations.At 7:30 a.m., DFW Airport said it anticipated significant delays and cancellations throughout the day, adding, "We ask customers to verify your flight status with your airline prior to...
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...
Grade the Trade: Mavericks land Knicks All-Star forward in blockbuster proposal
The Dallas Mavericks are in the middle of one of their best offseasons in team history, and this all started when they traded for Quentin Grimes. In this move, Dallas traded Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons for Grimes. By acquiring Grimes, the Mavs added...
Hailey Van Lith's Outfit Turns Heads At WNBA All-Star Event
TCU Horned Frogs women's basketball star Hailey Van Lith was pictured at the WNBA All-Star Orange Carpet event, where she stunned fans with her outfit. Van Lith was wearing what seemed like a custom, cropped blazer paired with shorts and a white undershirt. Aside from her clothing, she ...
$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...
Gymnast Livvy Dunne Marries Mesh Trend With Crystal Embellishments in Body-con Dress With Paul Skenes for MLB 2024 All-Star Red Carpet Show
Livvy Dunne‘s dress sparkled at the MLB 2024 Red Carpet Show. The American artistic gymnast and influencer attended the event with her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes, on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. Princess Charlene Gets Fired Up for Olympic Torch Exhibit in Red Elie Saab Jumpsuit With Prince Albert II of Monaco Dunne wore a mesh dress with crystal embellishments throughout and a beige lining offering extra coverage. The dress featured a body-con silhouette with spaghetti straps. Dunne completed her look with shiny silver sandals and kept her accessories minimalistic, wearing a gold pendant necklace and a dainty bracelet. The Sports...
Canine Couture Fashion Show To Benefit Lighthouse Dog Rescue
ARLINGTON (KDAF) — Pixees Paws Pet Palace and Pampered Pooch Events is hosting Canine Couture – A Fashion Affair to benefit Lighthouse Dog Rescue, the non-profit that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes abused, abandoned and neglected dogs in Tarrant County. The event will take place on Sunday, August 18,...
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,...
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...
Denton-Guyer High School football booster club treasurer arrested for stealing nearly $16k from organization
DENTON, Texas — The former treasurer of the Denton-Guyer Wildcats Football Booster Club is facing a state jail felony after admitting to investigators with Denton Police that she stole $15,826.48 from the organization for personal use, according to arrest documents. Shauna Martin, 43, is now charged with property theft...
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.
Caitlin Clark's Record-Setting Performance Leaves Dallas Wings Veteran In Awe Of Her
Caitlin Clark shocked the WNBA world once again on Wednesday night when she broke the single-game assist record by dishing out 19 dimes. Despite that, and the fact that she chipped in 24 points, it wasn't enough to lead the Indiana Fever to victory, as they suffered a 101-93 defeat at the hands of ...
PTA members say their principal chose to no longer welcome their organization on campus
They're the backbone of so many schools. Parent Teacher Associations, like the one at Porter Elementary in Mesquite, raise money, and volunteer time to better help kids grow. "Miss Goodner, sweetheart of the school. She said books, books for the vending machine. Our dear counselor Miss Ontiveros, she said uniforms for kids that are less fortunate to help the students right here in our community," said PTA President of Porter Elementary, Ava Moss, of the work she and other parents pulled off.
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.
VIDEO GOING VIRAL: Amish Woman doing Cowboys Cheerleader Routine behind a Barn
The Dallas Cowboys are a solid football team, but their cheerleaders are some of the best. They have been all over social medias with the release of their new docuseries on Netflix. They have gotten so big, that even Amish woman are doing routines on camera. Yes, you cannot make...
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