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DFW committee looking into sports betting, casino gambling as legalization looms
DALLAS — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. Read the original article here. The North Texas Commission is forming a committee of business and community leaders to look into issues related to destination resorts and casino gambling as the push for legalization continues to pick up steam ahead of the 2025 legislative session.
Hurricane Beryl death toll climbs to 28, including 15 caused by heat due to massive power outages
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Three more names have been added to the list of people who died during and after Hurricane Beryl roared ashore in Texas on July 8, bringing the total to. In an update on Wednesday, July 24, from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, we...
Mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus found in Hays County
Public health officials urge Texans to be vigilant in protecting against mosquito bites after confirming the first Texas case of West Nile virus and 10 travel- associated dengue cases this year alone. In Hays county, officials confirmed last week that several mosquito trap samples collected in the Wimberley area tested positive for West Nile Virus. The positive samples were collected from two sites in and around the city of Wimberley on July 11. There are about 20 traps in and around the Dripping Springs and Driftwood area but no mosquito samples have tested positive for the virus. These are the first reported...
Texas Court Overturns $26 Million Verdict for Paralyzed Woman In Honda Odyssey Crash
Sarah Milburn sustained severe vertebrae injuries in a 2015 Honda Odyssey crash with a pickup. The minivan’s third-row middle seat had a two-piece seatbelt, which was worn incorrectly. The victim was initially awarded $37.6 million in damages for her injuries. A woman left quadriplegic after riding in a 2011...
Sutton, Nelson appointed to Azle beautification committee
AZLE — Four months after it was codified by ordinance, Azle’s beautification committee has its first two members. Shadi Sutton and Tiffany Nelson were appointed to Place 1 and Place 3 by the Azle City Council during a July 16 meeting. Sutton is a lifelong Azle resident. Always...
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.
Chris Brown sued for $50M for assaulting 4 concertgoers at show in Fort Worth
Chris Brown is being sued for $50 million for allegedly assaulting four concertgoers. The lawsuit names Brown, several of his entourage, and tour promoter Live Nation as defendants in the filing, alleging the “brutal, violent assault,” of the concertgoers. According to court papers obtained by PEOPLE, the incident...
For the first time, Fort Worth firefighters get unique cancer screening
Research indicates firefighters are at a higher risk of getting and dying from esophageal cancer. The Fort Worth Fire Department wants to get ahead of it. On Wednesday, the department began esophageal cancer testing at its training facility, which will last through the end of next week. “We’ve done some...
N&D 7.24.24 // AnimeFest, Surrealism and Us, and Lammas Celebration
The Texas nonprofit World Fandom aims to educate the public about animation, cinema, costume design, dance, gaming, music, and other forms of traditional and popular art and culture through member gatherings and public events. This year, World Fandom brings its annual AnimeFest/GameFest to Tarrant County at the new Loews Hotel & Convention Center (888 Nolan Ryan Expy, Arlington, 682-318-2810) from noon Thursday to 3pm Sunday. Meet actors and participate in cosplay, gaming, panel discussions, and more. Adult daily tickets start at $50, and weekend passes are $60 at AnimeFest.org.
Author Stephanie M Seaton’s new Book Release ‘Innocence Taken’
TYLER, Texas (KETK)- Author Stephanie M Seaton along with Larhonda Hamilton stopped by East Texas Live on Wednesday to discuss the upcoming book release. The book release is set for August 3rd at The Dock Book Shop in Fort Worth from 6-9pm. For more information click here.
North Texas inflation higher than nation’s. Experts say that shows economic strength
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex recently ranked first in the nation for metrics analyzing inflation rate trends. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and a study from WalletHub showed North Texas’ increased costs. However, experts described high inflation as a double-edged sword that heavily impacts consumers but also speaks to the area’s business growth.
"The Greatest Show on Earth" returns to DFW for first time in 7 years ... without animals
NORTH TEXAS – The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a grand return to the Dallas-Fort Worth area after a seven-year hiatus, showcasing a reimagined performance that excludes animal acts. The circus, which previously faced criticism over its use of animals, has now refocused its energy on human talent. The newly revamped show promises a high-energy, action-packed experience that is bright, colorful, and family-friendly. "Animals were a part of the past, but that was part of us realizing we need to make some changes. We need to update what we're doing and how we're operating. This show is...
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