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Everything Chadwell, Cooley, and Reese said at CUSA Media Day for Liberty
Liberty head coach Jamey Chadwell, running back Quinton Cooley, and safety Quinton Reese are in Frisco, Texas for CUSA Media Day ahead of the 2024 football season. Coach Chadwell, Cooley, and Reese met with the local assembled media in Frisco as well as some online on Tuesday. Here’s everything they had to say during this media session, beginning with an opening statement from Coach Chadwell:
As Dallas pays out tens of thousands in crash settlements, audit finds trash truck drivers didn’t have proper oversight
DALLAS — The city department that manages some of the largest vehicles on residential Dallas streets – trash trucks – failed to uphold city policy on when truck drivers should be suspended, an audit released Tuesday found. The city auditor found that “not all Department of Sanitation...
DART hopes to restore Downtown Dallas transit line by Wednesday
DALLAS - DART is still repairing its tracks and power system after a fire truck went off the overpass Sunday. The firefighters were injured but are out of the hospital. "We saw some really extensive damages to our overhead catenary line, which makes the lines lose their electric power in those areas," explained DART Spokesperson Jeamy Molina. "So we've had bus bridges coming and going from each last location."
Dallas Park and Recreation Department Calls for Public Input to Revamp DallasParks.org Website
The Dallas Park and Recreation Department seeks input from residents to improve its website, DallasParks.org and has launched a survey for public feedback, open until tomorrow. The department is emphasizing the importance of community engagement, inviting users to share their thoughts on the website's functionality and content, which will guide future enhancements.
JUST IN: Animal-Loving Jan Rees-Jones To Serve As 2024 Canines, Cats And Cabernet Honorary Chair
If the legendary patron of animals Saint Francis Assisi had launched a search for his representative in North Texas, he would have had no doubt that Jan Rees-Jones was the pick of the litter. With that thinking in mind, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that Jan has been named the honorary chair for Operation Kindness’ (OK) 2024 Canines, Cats and Cabernet.
CeeDee Lamb contract: Cowboys WR not expected to rejoin team without new deal, per report
The Dallas Cowboys will kick off 2024 training camp on July 25. Just don't count on star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb showing up. Eligible for a long-term contract extension, team officials expect the 2023 NFL receptions leader (135) to stay away from all official Cowboys activities without a new deal in place, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Hosts Fashion Notes Kick-Off Party
Amidst delicately glamorous dresses and a selection of wine and treats, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) celebrated the Fashion Notes fashion show and luncheon at the Kick-Off party at Caitlin Wilson Home Décor and Design. Chairs Whitney Cameron and Madeline Lam, along with DSOL president Dixey Arterburn, hosted...
Architecture firm opens Fort Worth office as projects grow
Merriman Anderson Architects, a Dallas-based architecture and design firm, has opened an office in Fort Worth to better support the growing number of projects it has in the area. “With our marquee set of existing clients, we are proud of our work and relationships in Fort Worth and are looking...
Terrifying Texas Shark Attack Takes Chunk Out Of Woman’s Leg
WARNING: Article contains graphic footage of shark attack. A shocking video went viral over the weekend showing a vicious and gruesome shark attack that left one Texas woman without a calf. SOMETHING LARGE AND LURKING IN THE WATER. Tabatha Sullivent from Celina, Texas was celebrating the holiday weekend with her...
Looking back on DART's 40-year history as North Texas cities vote to cut funding
As the transit agency continues making headlines, we look back on its ridership, city membership and financing history. Plano was the first city this year to vote on reducing the one-cent sales tax revenue allocated for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). The city instead wants the tax to drop to three-fourths of a cent, a 25% reduction.
Meet Pepa, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week
Rockwall, TX (July 23, 2024) – My name is Pepa, and I’m excited to meet ya! I’m 11-months old, inquisitive, and quickly learning how to be a part of a family and a routine. My foster family says that I am smart as a whip – I’ve already mastered “sit” and “no”, walk well on a leash, and am almost kennel and potty-trained. I enjoy playing with people and dogs of all sizes, but I’m also content playing by myself or quietly chewing on a bone.
Traffic Alert: All eastbound lanes on I-30 blocked near Royse City
HUNT COUNTY, Texas — A crash stopped traffic in all eastbound lanes of Interstate 30 in Hunt County on Tuesday, officials said. A truck fire prompted officials to close the highway around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday just east of FM 1565, a release from the Hunt County Sheriff's Office states.
Rockwall Economic Development Corporation Announces New Xerxes Manufacturing Location
Rockwall, Texas – The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (“REDC”) has successfully recruited Xerxes® Corporation (“Xerxes”) to open a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Rockwall. Xerxes is a business unit of Toronto-based Mattr Corp. (“Mattr”) (TSX:MATR) – an engineered technologies and infrastructure solutions company serving the utility, automotive, communication, water management, energy, and transportation markets. Mattr has been in business for over 50 years, and last year rebranded from their former name Shawcor. In July 2023, the REDC and Mattr announced a new manufacturing facility in Rockwall for Flexpipe® Systems (“Flexpipe”)– another Mattr business unit that produces spoolable, flexible pipe made from thermoplastics and fiberglass for the oil and gas industry. Flexpipe celebrated the grand opening of the new Rockwall facility on June 19th.
Texas is once more flirting with expanding passenger rail
"Texas is once more flirting with expanding passenger rail" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Was there an earthquake in Texas on Monday night?
TEXAS (KFDX/KJTL) — Thousands of Texans were left with an uneasy feeling late Monday night after feeling their houses shake, leaving many to wonder what exactly they had just experienced. At around 10:40 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, several members of communities across the Lone Star State took to social media, posting statuses in […]
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