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Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Supreme Court wills Confederate monument protesters to jail despite appeal
WASHINGTON (CN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday said three Texas protesters can't delay serving a seven-day jail sentence stemming from a 2020 protest of a Confederate monument despite an ongoing appeal. For nearly four years, Amara Ridge, Torrey Henderson and Justin Thompson have been allowed to remain free...
Texas heat: It was 99 degrees outside when All-Star Game started, this time there was a roof
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas again brought the heat for an All-Star Game. It was 99 degrees outside when the 94th Midsummer Classic began Tuesday night under the closed retractable roof at Globe Life Field. Inside, it felt like 74 degrees. There was no roof or air-conditioning when the...
Bryce Harper dressed quite appropriately for All-Star Game red carpet
Bryce Harper dressed quite appropriately for the All-Star Game in Texas. Harper showed up to the red carpet fashion show in Arlington, Texas wearing cowboy boots, a cowboy hat and belt buckle. He looked the part for the fasion event outside Globe Life Field. Bryce Harper so understood the assignment. pic.twitter.com/Q6yvJn6UH6 — Abby Jones (@_abigaiiiil)... The post Bryce Harper dressed quite appropriately for All-Star Game red carpet appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Fans talk home runs, battle heat at final day of All-Star Village in Arlington
The final day of the four-day All-Star Game weekend brought thousands of fans to the expansive All-Star Village in Arlington on the hottest day of the year so far. The Arlington Fire Department told NBC 5 it has responded to about 175 calls for service at events related to the All-Star experience since Friday.
Corey Seager All-Star addition continues to ignore Rangers teammate's 2024 accolades
The All-Star break is finally here, and the festivities will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, home of the Texas Rangers. One Rangers slugger has been added to the American League All-Star roster late in the game. Star shortstop and reigning World Series MVP Corey Seager was selected to replace Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa.
How Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., always expected to be an MLB star, delivered on that promise: 'Ever since we were kids ... everybody just wanted to see Bobby hit'
COLLEYVILLE, Texas — Bobby Witt Jr. fell in love here, within this 250,000-square-foot patch of grass. On a Sunday morning in July, the ballfields behind Colleyville Heritage High School are empty, asleep. It’s quiet, save for the rushing of cars on Route 121 beyond the right-field wall and the tut-tutting of automatic sprinklers watering the outfield. A flash of sun bounces off a poster commemorating the school’s 2019 state championship that adorns a wall of the brick concession stand. Behind the first-base dugout, an enormous covered batting cage with two pitching machines and a who’s-who list of MLB donors separates the baseball field from the softball field.
Mavericks Earn AVCA Team Academic Award
The UT Arlington volleyball team was named a recipient of the AVCA Team Academic Award for 2024, as announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association yesterday. The Mavericks earned the award after finishing this academic year with over a 3.3 combined average GPA. The award began in 1993 and honors academically high performing schools at each level of college volleyball. The Mavericks have now been a recipient of the AVCA Team Academic Award on three separate occasions, 2024, 2021 and 2010. – #BuckEm – For the latest news on UTA Volleyball, log on to UTAMavs.com or stay connected to the...
Inaugural UTA Athletics Roadshow Set for Late August
ARLINGTON, Texas – The inaugural UTA Athletics Roadshow is set to take place statewide during the final week of August. Director of Athletics Jon Fagg, select head coaches, members of the UTA Athletics department and campus staff will travel to Austin, Houston, San Antonio and Waco from August 26-29 – allowing UTA alumni and members of these communities to connect with UTA Athletics in a new and engaging way.
Texas Rangers and Broadcaster Eric Nadel Team Up for Summer Reading Club to Inspire Kids in Dallas-Arlington Area
The Texas Rangers and the ever-eloquent Eric Nadel are pairing up to hit a grand slam with the Summer Reading Club this 2024, aiming to encourage children throughout the Metroplex to dive into books during their summer holidays. Nadel, a venerated voice in the sports broadcasting realm, will chair the initiative, marking a confluence of sports and literature that promises to spark youthful imaginations, according to the City of Arlington, Texas.
WFAA celebrates community at the Annual Parker County Peach Festival
WEATHERFORD, Texas — Peach and food lovers arrived early to beat the summer heat to explore more than 200 booths and enjoy peach treats, cobblers, salsas, and ice creams on Saturday, July 13 in historic Weatherford, Texas. WFAA Daybreak anchor Marc Istook, WFAA investigative reporter Tanya Eiserer, and reporter...
Officer seizes drugs and firearms during traffic stop in Lewisville
LEWISVILLE, Texas — An early morning traffic stop on July 16, 2024, led to the seizure of drugs and firearms, according to the Lewisville Police Department. Officer Huff, assigned to patrol, stopped a vehicle after observing the driver commit a hazardous traffic violation. During the investigation, Officer Huff located and seized approximately 1.5 pounds of marijuana, three handguns, and a significant amount of cash. The driver was arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.
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