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McKinney intern dives into Parks and Rec marketing
As McKinney celebrates Parks and Recreation Month, the city shines a spotlight on one of its rising stars. Jaden Dawes, a parks and marketing intern, brings his competitive swimming background to his role in the Parks and Recreation Department. In this week's community profile, Dawes shares insights into his work, experiences and aspirations, offering a glimpse into the next generation of parks and recreation professionals.
Minor league update for 7/21/24
For Down East, Jose Gonzalez struck out five in four shutout innings. Kai Wynyard allowed a run in an inning, walking three and striking out one. Kolton Curtis allowed a solo home run and a walk in an inning of work. Chandler Pollard had a hit, a walk and a...
All in on Knox: Big-name investors have big plans for luxury hot spot
DALLAS — this story and more North Texas business news from our partners at the Dallas Business Journal. At the convergence of the affluent enclave of Highland Park and the vibrant Uptown neighborhood is a small but popular district tapping into both those worlds. It's now largely controlled by...
Two Lumberjacks Named to Preseason SLC All-Conference Team
Dallas, Texas- The Southland Conference (SLC) announced today the preseason All-Conference teams and the preseason football poll. The Lumberjacks two players named to the preseason All-Conference Southland team were junior wide receiver Kylon Harris and senior cornerback Jeremiah Walker. Harris was voted to the second team All-Conference offensive team and Walker was named second team All-Conference defensive back.
Poolside protector: Allen lifeguard keeps swimmers afloat
Eva Petrini, a lifeguard at the city of Allen's natatorium, was initially inspired to pursue the role after observing lifeguards at the Aquatic Center during a high school swim class. She highlights the diverse responsibilities of lifeguarding, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and readiness to handle various water-related emergencies. Eva finds fulfillment in establishing connections with regular patrons and has transitioned to a head lifeguard role, relishing the autonomy and challenges it brings.
ATV Maker Massimo Launches Robotic Assembly Line in Texas Facility
A manufacturer of power sport and all-terrain vehicles as well as pontoon boats has launched a fully automated assembly line manned by robots at its Garland, Texas factory. Massimo builds all-terrain vehicles for recreation as well as defense applications, like its Warrior MXD unit. The company is installing a purpose-built...
Homicide at 9800 Bruton Road
On July 21, 2024, at about 9:00 PM, Dallas police responded to a shooting call in the 9800 block of Bruton Road. The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived, they found 44-year-old Keeman Bowens shot lying on the ground. Dallas Fire Rescue responded, and Bowens died at the scene. Further investigation identified the suspect as 25-year-old Iyanna Wells.
Candy Evans: Why the ForwardDallas Land Use Plan Is Backward
My husband Walter and I paid $65,000 for our first home in northwest Dallas 45 years ago. Today that home is valued at $528,000. About 40% of this city is zoned for single-family housing, and less than 5% is zoned for multifamily. Single-family homes are the power engine for the Dallas economy.
Where are young, single North Texans? At the pickleball courts
Drive by Cole Park on a weekday evening and you’re likely to see dozens of 20- to 30-year-olds sweating – but vibing – at one of Dallas’ most popular pickleball spots. In recent years, pickleball has exploded in popularity along with the rise of other paddle and racket sports like tennis. Hello, Zendaya in Challengers, John McEnroe’s narration of the Never Have I Ever series and young stars like Naomi Osaka. So while pickleball was once seen as a sport for seniors, it’s become a way for millennials and Gen Zers to decompress and build community.
The U.S. Military Launched Chaff Over DFW & It Was Picked Up on Radar
A few months ago, a weird "rain cloud" was captured on radar over the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex but it wasn't raining. So what was it?. This didn't stop the conspiracy theorists from jumping into the comment section. Covering up a UFO flyover was very popular. Others believed it was some kind of weather control experiment. I still find that baffling that our weather is being controlled artificially. That's very bad sci-fi movie stuff there. There were others who wondered if it would interfere with airport radar to the point they would lose aircraft positions in the air.
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.
Mavericks sign former 20-ppg scorer
The Dallas Mavericks are reuniting with a player who made a deep postseason run with them just two years ago. Veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie on Monday agreed to a one-year deal with the Mavericks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie has agreed on a one-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks,... The post Mavericks sign former 20-ppg scorer appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Waterpark built in 1984 to be demolished and replaced with brand new lazy river, wave simulator, and 3 water slides
GET your swim trunks ready — a new waterpark is set to open up in Garland, Texas. The Surf & Swim Regional Aquatics Facility will begin construction this summer and is slated to open in 2026. The new theme park will replace the current Surf and Swim, built in...
East Fort Worth Tackles Massive Illegal Dump Cleanup, Suspect Warranted as Community Unites
East Fort Worth's persistent illegal dump saga has its local community rolling up its sleeves and spearheading the lengthy cleanup process. According to the City of Fort Worth, the discovery of the large illegal dump site, spurred by vigilant residents led to the City's collaboration with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to birth a remedy to the ongoing environmental sore.
Former Dallas Cowboys Scout Believes Team Will Trade Superstar In Shocking Move
The Dallas Cowboys always have some of the most fascinating storylines in the NFL, but heading into 2024, it’s almost impossible to predict what Jerry Jones and company have planned. If you listen to Jones, he’s sticking by his statement that Dallas is going “all in” for 2024 with...
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