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A Luncheon To Cherish For Dallas CASA Honors Children’s Advocate
Dallas CASA Cherish The Children Luncheon Honors Legendary Dallas Children’s Advocate Betty Regard. THE SETTING: The Omni Hotel was the setting for an afternoon of fundraising for an organization that supports for giving children a voice in the legal system. Several hundred of the city’s most notable advocates, sociables, civic leaders, and philanthropists enthusiastically attended the annual Dallas CASA Cherish The Children Luncheon.
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
With rain on the radar, here are safe driving tips for wet roadways
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – With as little as 1/12th of an inch of water on the road, hydroplaning can pose a danger to drivers as they navigate East Texas. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, rain accounts for 85% of all weather-related crashes in Texas. Experts say there are steps to take before […]
Texas Is The Number One Worst State For Weather Related Power Outages
The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.
As Temps Soar, Federal Funds for Low-Income Families Appear to Shortchange Hottest States
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) covers less than 8 percent of low-income residents’ heating and cooling costs in Texas. That’s compared to nearly 23 percent in northern states. Martha Pskowski & Jenaye Johnson | Inside Climate News. In San Elizario, Texas, tucked between cotton fields...
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
UIL football state championships returning to AT&T Stadium
The UIL football state championships are staying put for at least another year. The UIL announced on Sunday at the annual Texas High School Coaches Association Convention that the football state championships will be returning to Arlington's AT&T Stadium to conclude the 2024 season.
SMU, Preston Stone prepared for ‘big-boy’ football in ACC
SMU quarterback Preston Stone doesn't catch himself accidentally saying his program plays in the American Athletic Conference anymore. "I'm pretty hardwired to think (Atlantic Coast Conference) at this point," Stone said with a smile on Monday at ACC Media Days in Charlotte. Stone and coach Rhett Lashlee lead the Mustangs back into the power-conference ranks of college football in 2024. SMU joins Cal and Stanford as the ACC's three new member schools. The program's recent football tradition may be lacking, but SMU played against the likes of Texas, Texas A&M and Arkansas in the Southwest Conference until the league's dissolution...
Congregation, visitors cherish memories after First Baptist Dallas Church burns in four-alarm fire
DALLAS — Investigators are still working to determine the cause of a four-alarm fire that devastated the historic sanctuary of First Baptist Dallas Church on Friday night.The red-brick sanctuary which has served as part of the fabric of downtown Dallas for more than 130 years now stands as a charred shell of its former self. The outer walls remain standing, but drone footage reveals the interior as a mess of burned debris."The destruction of it, it's just horrible," said Mary Ellen McIlroy, who works in downtown Dallas. "We've been here to this church, back when I lived in Dallas as a...
The Church's 30th Anniversary Party Brought Out the Coolest Freaks
Dallas' legendary freaks-and-freaks haven of a club, The Church, has been a hub for the finest in kink, alternative, dark and goth culture for 30 years. The Church celebrated this milestone on Sunday at its new home at It'll Do club on Elm Street — after losing its longtime home when legendary dance club Lizard Lounge closed.
July forum attendees mostly oppose ‘Texas A&M University-Dallas’ nomenclature
A&M-Commerce President Dr. Mark Rudin said he has asked the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents to postpone action on a name change until after the July 31-Aug. 2 meeting. The month of July, normally a placid time in Commerce, has this year been marked by a controversy over...
North Texas leaders seek funds to plan development near Trinity Railway Express stations
A lakeside promenade could one day be filled with people as they visit shops and restaurants near the Trinity Lakes train station in northeast Fort Worth. That’s the transit-related development goal for a proposed master-planned retail and residential community that would occupy about 1,600 acres just east of the crossroads of Interstate 820 and State Highway 121.
DART riders organize against proposed budget cuts
Transit riders and advocates are pushing back on proposed cuts to Dallas Area Rapid Transit's funding. More than two dozen North Texas residents packed a small room in a downtown Dallas office building on Saturday to organize and discuss the future of DART. At least half of DART’s member cities...
Avoiding Dak Prescott extension may have huge repercussions on Cowboys future as well
Dak Prescott is entering the final season of his four-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys worth $40 million annually. He may not be the very best quarterback in football, but he usually resides in the top-eight to 12-range. Therefore, he should be at or near the top of the market whenver it is his turn to get paid. He should be making around $55 million annually, possibly even closer to $60 million annually.
The Dallas Foundation Awards $700,000 to 26 Local Organizations
DALLAS (KDAF) — The Dallas Foundation has awarded over $700,000 in grants to 26 local organizations, set to benefit thousands across Greater Dallas. The grants, averaging just over $28,000 per organization, are part of the Foundation’s Spring Grants Cycle and are supported by endowed funds tailored to match a donors’ specific interests. The funds, established by and named for their founding donors, support a diverse array of causes, including the arts, animal welfare, domestic violence, and health-related causes, and prioritize programs that address today’s urgent needs while paving the way for a brighter future for our neighbors across Greater Dallas.
DFW Weather: A 'cool' week in July in North Texas?
DALLAS — Be sure to download the WFAA app to track the latest forecast and get alerts from our team. We're entering what is typically the hottest time of the year, but thankfully Mother Nature has other plans!. Quick Notes:. Unsettled pattern this week with daily rain chances. Below...
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