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July forum attendees mostly oppose ‘Texas A&M University-Dallas’ nomenclature
A&M-Commerce President Dr. Mark Rudin said he has asked the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents to postpone action on a name change until after the July 31-Aug. 2 meeting. The month of July, normally a placid time in Commerce, has this year been marked by a controversy over...
3 DISD Students Win NFTE STEM BizCamp Pitch at UNT Dallas
A 16-year-old junior at Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas won a “Shark Tank”-style pitch competition sponsored by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship and hosted by the University of North Texas at Dallas last week. Mars Ratliff’s winning pitch for her proposed business, Interio Interiors, features an app...
Peso Pluma's ÉXODO tour launches in Texas with sold out shows, San Antonio next
SAN ANTONIO - Peso Pluma kicked off his highly anticipated “ÉXODO” tour this weekend in Texas playing three sold-out shows in Austin, Dallas, and Edinburgh. The tour features incredible choreography, and set design unlike any show you've seen before, adding an incredible visual experience to Peso Pluma's music.
Dak Prescott Predicted to Sign $285 Million Contract Amid Cowboys Uncertainty
The Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott continue to be in a standoff over a potential contract extension. Prescott is heading into the final season of a four-year, $160 million deal. Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton offered predictions for the upcoming NFL contracts that will “reset” the market at their respective positions....
The Last Word: Style Advice from the North Texas Winner of the ‘Stuck at Prom’ Duct Tape Contest
…offering his style advice as the winner of the international “Stuck at Prom” Duct Tape Design Scholarship Contest. He designed a prom tuxedo that isn’t just totally awesome—it’s waterproof, too. And now Isaac Cervantes has won two international awards and $16,000 in scholarships in the 2024 “Stuck at Prom” Scholarship Contest presented by Ohio-based Duck Tape.
Dallas woman says she shot, killed man who wouldn't stop following her: affidavit
A woman is facing murder charges after she told Dallas police she shot and killed a man because he refused to stop following her in the Pleasant Grove area this past weekend. Iyanna Wells, 25, is charged with murder in the shooting death of 44-year-old Keeman Bowens, according to the Dallas Police Department.
H-E-B is opening its 15th storefront in North Texas. Here's when and where it will open
FRISCO, Texas — H-E-B's North Texas expansion continues with an opening date set for their second Frisco location. The Texas-based grocer will open a location at 899 University Drive (at Highway 380 and FM 423) in Frisco on August 7. Their first Frisco location at 4800 Main Street opened in September 2022.
All-country 'Twisters' soundtrack features prominent Texas musicians
DALLAS — As “Twisters’ swept the Box Office this week, its all-country soundtrack, featuring some well-known North Texas musicians, touched down on streaming services and radio. The soundtrack of the filmed-in-Oklahoma sequel to the 1996 hit “Twister,” which hit theaters Friday and raked in more than $80...
The Church's 30th Anniversary Party Brought Out the Coolest Freaks
Dallas' legendary freaks-and-freaks haven of a club, The Church, has been a hub for the finest in kink, alternative, dark and goth culture for 30 years. The Church celebrated this milestone on Sunday at its new home at It'll Do club on Elm Street — after losing its longtime home when legendary dance club Lizard Lounge closed.
DeSoto Family & Friends Night at UniverSoul Circus
Residents of DeSoto gear up for an exciting evening of entertainment and community experience as the UniverSoul Circus comes to town for the much-anticipated DeSoto Family and Friends Night. The event is set to take place on Friday, July 26, at 7:00 PM at Red Bird Mall, featuring a vibrant...
Indulge in an Exquisite Cain Vineyards Wine Dinner at Monarch
DALLAS (KDAF) — Monarch will present an exclusive dining experience featuring the celebrated Cain Vineyards Wine. With Guests of Honor Chris Howell and Katie Lazar in attendance, the winegrower and co-managers of Cain Vineyards & Winery, the dinner will take place on Tuesday, August 13, and will offer an opulent six-course meal paired with 8 hand-selected wines for $350 per person. Get your tickets here.
Texas-Connected Artists Among Trellis Art Fund Inaugural Grant Recipients
The Trellis Art Fund, a New York-based private foundation that supports artists, has named 12 artists as part of its inaugural cohort of grant recipients. Each artist will be awarded $100,000, which will be distributed in two installments of $50,000 over two years. Earlier this year, the Trellis’ advisory board...
The Dallas Foundation Awards $700,000 to 26 Local Organizations
DALLAS (KDAF) — The Dallas Foundation has awarded over $700,000 in grants to 26 local organizations, set to benefit thousands across Greater Dallas. The grants, averaging just over $28,000 per organization, are part of the Foundation’s Spring Grants Cycle and are supported by endowed funds tailored to match a donors’ specific interests. The funds, established by and named for their founding donors, support a diverse array of causes, including the arts, animal welfare, domestic violence, and health-related causes, and prioritize programs that address today’s urgent needs while paving the way for a brighter future for our neighbors across Greater Dallas.
MySweetOpportunity: Recovery Resource Council’s 21st Annual Power Of Prevention
According to Recovery Resource Council Board Vice-President Rosa Maria Berdeja,. “On Thursday, September 5, Recovery Resource Council will host its 21st Annual Power of Prevention breakfast fundraiser at Howell and Dragon, located at 1130 Dragon Street, Suite 120, Dallas. The event promises to be an inspiring morning dedicated to honoring and advancing prevention and recovery efforts in our community. Guest check-in begins at 7:00 a.m., followed by the breakfast program from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00a.m.
MLG Capital Acquires 424-Unit The Jade at Frisco Near Dallas
DALLAS — MLG Capital has acquired The Jade at Frisco, a 424-unit property in the northern Dallas suburb of Frisco. The garden-style community is located at 16220 Phoebe Road, adjacent to Craig Ranch, a 400-acre master-planned development. Amenities include a pool with sundeck and cabanas, fitness and yoga facilities, game room and EV charging stations. According to the property website, units come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans.
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