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LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — #14
Congratulations to Dane Acker, who won the voting to be named the #13 prospect in the LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings with a little under 20% of the vote. Because there has been a history of vote-spamming shenanigans in the rankings, I used Google Forms for the last couple of community rankings, and it worked out well, so we will use it again. You will need to include your LSB user name when you vote. If you don’t have an LSB user name, you need to use some sort of identifier. While this won’t eliminate the possibility of vote spamming, it will make it harder.
Homicide at 2000 Lanark Avenue
On July 22, 2024, at about 1:05 AM, Dallas police responded to a shooting call in the 2000 block of Lanark Avenue. The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived, they found the female victim shot. Dallas Fire Rescue responded, and the victim died at the scene. Further investigation identified the...
McKinney Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspects in Piedmont Drive Burglary
The McKinney Police Department is seeking information from the public regarding a home burglary that occurred on Piedmont Drive. The incident took place at 3:30 PM on July 13. Two Hispanic males are reported to have broken into a residence, with one individual described as wearing a yellow vest and a gray hat, while the other donned a gray hat alongside a gray shirt, according to the McKinney Police Department.
Harwood District Prepares for Sexy and Chic New Sushi Restaurant
The Harwood District has a seductive and chic new sushi spot coming to The Union next month. TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar is a venture of longtime restaurateurs and business partners John “JT” Reed and Leslie Nguyen of Daily Dose Hospitality. The brand already has two other locations — in Houston and in Irvine, California — and after being impressed by Dallas' food scene, the duo will debut a third restaurant in Big D.
Best Of Unsaddled: Men's Golf Alums
ARLINGTON --- This week's episode of Unsaddled features former UTA men's golf student-athletes Caleb Hicks and Tanner Gore. For up-to-date news, photos and videos, follow UTA Athletics online at UTAMavs.com or via several social media accounts on X @UTAMavs, Instagram @UTAMavs and Facebook /UTAMavs.
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...
Community-focused Celina Veterinary Hospital set to open
Blair and Josh Platt, a husband-and-wife team of veterinarians, plan to open Celina Veterinary Hospital in early August. Josh always wanted to be a business owner, and now he can start a business from scratch, instilling values of collaboration and community into something he is passionate about.
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.
Dallas Braces for Week of Thunderstorms and Possible Flooding, NWS Advises Caution
Dallas residents should keep umbrellas close and prepare for potential flooding this week as the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts thunderstorms. The latest weather update indicates a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today, with highs hovering around 88 degrees. Calm winds will gradually shift to the east throughout the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
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.
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.
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...
Box truck fuel spill blocks I-35E lanes through Dallas
DALLAS — A box truck crash and fuel spill blocked several southbound lanes of Interstate 35E near the U.S. 67 split in Dallas early Monday, officials said. Several lanes were cleared by 7 a.m., but the incident was still causing traffic backups as crews worked to clean the fuel from the roadway.
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.
Arlington Senior Babe Ruth All-Stars finish second in state
The Arlington Senior Babe Ruth age 13-16 All-Stars finished second in the recent state baseball tournament, losing to Manassas, 9-0, in the championship game. The tournament was in Lawrenceville, Va. Arlington finished with a 4-2 record in the tourney. The All-Stars defeated Nottoway, 13-1, in the first round, lost to...
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.
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