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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...
Flood risk through Thursday with widespread downpours
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Widespread showers and storms sweep through Southeast Texas Tuesday. Some storms could produce heavy rain. Like Monday, a few areas could get a few inches of rain. IBM’s high-resolution GRAF model suggests that the coastal counties see the best chance for the heaviest rain through Thursday,...
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
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...
Kodiak's first driverless semi trucks are rolling in Texas
Kodiak Robotics will supply autonomous driving technology to Atlas Energy Solutions, a key player in the fracking business, it announced Tuesday. Atlas plans to take delivery of its first two Kodiak-equipped trucks by the end of the year. Driving the news: The companies said they've already completed a fully driverless...
South-Central Texas Weather: Thunderstorms, Flood Risks Through the Weekend
Austin, TX – Rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect South-Central Texas throughout this week and into the weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Austin-San Antonio has issued a forecast indicating the potential for embedded heavy rainfall and isolated to scattered flooding across the region. According...
Vote for the top QB in West Texas ahead of the 2024 Texas high school football season
Please consider a subscription. Much of the 2024-25 season coverage will be exclusive to subscribers. The high school football season is almost here. The eight-month wait for high school football ends with...
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.
AT&T Provides School Supplies for Over 20,000 Students
DALLAS (KDAF) — Back to school season is approaching, and the cost of school supplies can be incredibly stressful for parents. But recently, employees from AT&T provided more than 20,000 students nationwide, including those in Dallas, with back to school essentials. In addition to the employees, nearly 400 volunteers...
Highlights from the Texas State Optical Shareholder Meeting at the Annual Family Reunion Conference
(PRESS RELEASE) DALLAS, TX — Texas State Optical (TSO) successfully hosted its annual Family Reunion Conference at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. This esteemed event brings together members of the TSO network, including shareholders, staff, and vendor-sponsors, for several days of collaboration, education, and networking. A highlight of the conference is the annual shareholders meeting, which took place during the event.
Lieutenant in Dallas fire engine crash transferred to ICU
DALLAS — Three firefighters who were injured when their fire engine went off an overpass have been released from the hospital, while their lieutenant has been transferred to the ICU, fire department officials said. The crash happened on July 21 on Interstate 345 and South Good Latimer Expressway, officials...
‘Best convention in the country,’ Aggies coach Mike Elko speaks to media at THSCA meetings
Unlike his predecessor Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko made it a priority to attend the Texas High School Coaches Association convention this week. “This is a really cool event. We’ve talked a lot about how important the Texas High School Coaches Association is, how important our relationship is with that group. But also how we are as servants to the high school coaches in this state and the role that we play in kinda helping young coaches develop and aspiring coaches get better,” Elko explained Monday. “It’s an awesome opportunity to come out here, it’s one of the...
Rain Expected Across Southern West Central Texas
SAN ANGELO, TX – The National Weather Service in San Angelo has forecasted scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms today, primarily affecting areas south of a Mertzon to San Angelo to Brownwood line. Localized heavy rainfall is anticipated. Learn More Here.
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