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Texas woman’s lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules
A Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder after self-managing an abortion in 2022 can move forward with her lawsuit against the local sheriff and prosecutors over the case that drew national outrage before the charges were quickly dropped, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Exceptional library staff, programming earn state distinction
We’re proud to be celebrating 34 years of successful service at the Keller Public Library!. Our team was recently notified that KPL qualified once again for accreditation by the state library system, which requires meeting minimum standards in collection development, programming, funding, staffing, technology, and public service. Three cheers...
UTA spearheads Quantum For All science initiative
Led by UTA, the National Quantum STEM Camp gathered over 70 students and professors at Martin High School last month, aiming to remove some of the mystique around quantum information science by giving teachers the tools to teach it. The camp is part of a larger initiative called Quantum For...
Five And Very Alive! Max Scherzer Leads Texas Rangers To 5th Straight Win, 2.5 Games Back Of Astros In AL West
The Texas Rangers aren't going away quietly in 2024. The defending World Series champions won their fifth consecutive game and pulled to within 2.5 games of the Houston Astros in AL West.
Students advocate for disability rights
National Disability Independence Day, celebrated every July 26 on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law, serves as an opportunity to continue the advocacy for individuals with disabilities. Two students in the Disabilities Studies minor program, Cheyenne Hennesay and Marissa Reeves, share their story...
Eric Morris and North Texas return to AAC media days: Eyes set on improvement and a bowl game in 2024
ARLINGTON, Texas — The 2024 American Athletic Conference Football Kickoff, held at the Loews Arlington Hotel, showcased North Texas head coach Eric Morris, seniors Damon Ward Jr. and Ridge Texada, and 39 other players and coaches representing various teams within the conference. The newly appointed AAC Commissioner, Tim Pernetti, was also present at the event and elaborated on the league's plans to expand into uncharted territories.
Cowboys brass paints bleak picture regarding future of Big Three
Meeting with reporters on Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys front-office brass, including owner Jerry Jones, painted a bleak picture regarding the future of stars Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons in Arlington.On the topic of the team's star quarterback, Jones sounded almost defeated."In my life, there have been a lot of things I wanted but I couldn't get because I couldn't afford it," Jones said via the Cowboys. "Have I learned with that in 80 something years? I have. And life does go on."That's an ominous response, to say the least, but paired with Prescott saying earlier in the day...
Forgery of financial instrument, theft of service in this week's crime log
This is a crime wrap-up from July 18 to 22. On July 18, a female staff member reported receiving two fraudulent checks, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email. The checks were denied, so there was no pecuniary loss to the university. Forgery where the value of the...
North Texas Property Values Rise by $16.9 Billion Since Last Year, Dallas CEO Reports
The Central Appraisal Districts for Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Rockwall counties released certified property values on Wednesday, and — shocking no one — the numbers are on the rise. In a memo to council members this week, Dallas Chief Financial Officer Jack Ireland said the new total certified...
Kellen Moore may already regret joining Eagles after reported turmoil
Dallas Cowboys fans couldn't help but roll their eyes after Brian Schottenheimer was promoted to offensive coordinator last year. While it was already confirmed that Mike McCarthy would call plays, the fan base was hoping the Cowboys would look externally for Kellen Moore's replacement. When all was said and done,...
The Dallas Cowboys SHOULD Trade CeeDee Lamb to the New England Patriots
Ceedee Lamb is currently holding out of Training Camp due to not receiving his massive contract from the Dallas Cowboys. We are preferencing that this article is A PREDICTION, not a REPORT!. The Cowboys have made major trades in the past for and giving away star receivers, so let’s look...
'So appreciative' | Tarrant Area Food Bank receives $32,000 grant
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Tarrant Area Food Bank received a $32,000 grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation to support its Ready to Learn program ahead of the school year. The Ready to Learn program is a children-focused initiative for education through the expansion of in-school food pantries, targeted kids' programming and the construction of a kid-friendly market at TAFB where families can receive groceries.
Eighth Street Downtown Back Open for Business
The ground floor of the Sandman Signature Fort Worth Downtown Hotel is still wrapped in plywood, a reminder of the explosion that shook downtown Fort Worth on Jan. 8. The ripple effect from the explosion blew out windows and rattled businesses for blocks in every direction from the blast zone. A reported 21 people were injured in the explosion, which authorities believe was caused by a gas leak.
Triple-digit temperatures return to North Texas after the weekend
NORTH TEXAS – Another mild, cloudy weekend is in store for Dallas-Fort Worth.Friday through Sunday will have below-normal temperatures and spotty afternoon showers. Most precipitation will be to the east and southeast of Dallas-Fort Worth, closer to deeper moisture.Temperatures get into the low 80s by midday Friday with partly cloudy skies.The humidity will make it feel a few degrees hotter, but going on walks will still be tolerable. Highs will top out near 90 degrees Friday afternoon across Dallas-Fort Worth, but there's a temperature gradient from west to east. Western areas will see more sunshine while cloud cover will be thicker to the east, keeping temperatures cooler.Don't be surprised if there's a rumble of thunder this weekend. Spotty afternoon showers and storms are likely.Keep the outdoor plans though because most of North Texas will remain dry with a mix of sun and clouds.Take advantage of the below-normal temperatures for the next three days because the oven turns back on as high pressure builds over North Texas. Sunny skies and soaring temperatures are the hallmarks for next week. Heat advisories are also likely for late in the week as heat indices near 105 degrees or hotter.
Gamecocks women's basketball will battle TCU in Fort Worth
Three-time National Champion South Carolina women's basketball will travel to Fort Worth, Texas, for the USLBM Coast to Coast Challenge featuring the Hoopfest Women's Basketball Classic at Dickies Arena. The Gamecocks will face off against TCU on Sun., Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. ET on an ESPN network. It will be the first meeting between the two programs.
TCU baseball adds Jake Silverman to staff
Kirk Saarloos' staff is growing, as the team announced the addition of Jake Silverman on Wednesday. Silverman, the former associate head coach at Washington, is joining TCU as the Director of Player Development. He will be tagged as an active recruiter, meaning he'll be able to travel and recruit on behalf of the program.
A new concert series in North Texas aims to support live music and independent venues
DALLAS — A local law firm and an event production company are launching a concert series. Shane Mullen and Joe Morrison, two attorneys at Mullen & Mullen Law Firm, are leading a new project with Spune Productions called the Mullen & Mullen Music Project. Spune Productions is a family-owned production company that books concerts at select venues across North Texas. Based on their mutual love for local music, the law firm and Spune created the project to support local acts and venues strained by the pandemic.
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