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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...
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.
Chris Brown assault investigation: Fort Worth police ask public for information
FORT WORTH, Texas - Fort Worth police are asking for information from anyone who saw a fight at the Chris Brown concert at Dickies Arena last weekend. Brown and his entourage allegedly assaulted four Denton County men after the concert on Saturday, July 20. The men filed a $50 million...
Man arrested after leaving three young children inside RV following alleged assault
WINKLER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – A Fort Worth man was arrested on Saturday after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and three children, before leaving the three children alone in an RV for an undetermined amount of time. The Winkler County Sheriff’s Office said that at about 5:15am on Saturday, July 20, deputies responded to the Royal […]
Texas Restaurant Association says ‘it’s about time’ Michelin Guide acknowledged the state
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Restaurant Association said the state’s inclusion in the Michelin Guide is exciting and overdue. Having Michelin-starred restaurants will add even more credibility to an already respected and diverse culinary scene, according to TRA Chief Public Affairs Officer Kelsey Erickson Streufert. “Texans are prideful....
The most one-way U-Haul moves this year to DFW are not from California, believe it or not
DALLAS — Nearly half of residential moves in a calendar year happen between Memorial Day (May 27, 2024) and Labor Day weekends (Sept. 2, 2024), according to rental company U-Haul. So, you've probably seen quite a few moving trucks in the past few months. Kaufman County (No. 1), Rockwall...
Navy members' COVID vaccine case against Biden administration is settled
FORT WORTH, Texas — In 2021 during the height of the pandemic, military members were required by the federal government to get the COVID-19 vaccines. Some asked for religious exemptions. Then in November 2021, dozens of Navy servicemembers filed a lawsuit against President Biden, the Department of Defense and other military leaders emphasizing religious freedom. They said the policy caused "adverse action" in their careers, including involuntary separation, removal from promotion, and loss of special pay.
Inmates to return to Tarrant County following contract termination with private jail provider
Overflow inmates from Tarrant County jail have been housed at Giles W. Dalby Correctional Center in West Texas since 2022. (Courtesy Pexels) Members of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to terminate a contract with a private company that has been housing an overflow of inmates at the Giles W. Dalby Correctional Center in Garza County—about 40 miles southeast of Lubbock—since 2022.
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