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Sheila Jackon Lee’s daughter files to finish out her mother’s term
Sign up for the We the Texans newsletter to receive twice-monthly updates on our year-long initiative dedicated to boosting civic engagement and chronicling how democracy is experienced in Texas. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter, Erica Lee Carter, will be the only Democrat on the ballot seeking to finish the...
Abbott blasts Harris as California liberal extremist
(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blasted Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee saying she is a California liberal and extremist. Harris was officially nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. While attacking her opponent, former President Donald Trump, and Republicans who support him throughout her speech, she said she would unify all Americans if elected president. ...
I spent $25 million on lottery tickets to ensure a $95 million jackpot – it was all legal thanks to a ‘rush order’ move
SOMEONE decided to bet millions on the chance they could double their money playing the lottery in a surprisingly legal move. They were able to give themselves an unprecedented number of chances to land the sweet payday, but it’s not likely to happen again. The risky business took place in Texas back in April 2023 […]
Trinity, Truth Byers, sisters from Richardson, both score in UT-SMU soccer game
DALLAS - Two sisters from Richardson faced off in the SMU-Texas college soccer match on Thursday. Truth Byars of the SMU Mustangs played against her older sister Trinity, who plays for Texas. The sisters had never played a match against each other at any level before Thursday. Trinity Byers, a...
Cowgirls fall to Keller in straight sets
The Coppell volleyball team showed flashes but was unable to string together enough points to take a set, ending in a 3-0 defeat (25-15, 25-19, 25-16) to visiting Keller on Friday. Keller junior setter Anna Flores was on fire, racking up over 20 assists on the evening.
SMU Launches Search for New President After Turner Announces Exit Following 2024‑25 Academic Year
The SMU board of trustees is launching a national search for a new president after R. Gerald Turner said he intends to conclude his service as the university’s 10th president at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year. The university said that Turner’s more than 30 years of leadership...
Rockwall coach suspended after student's injury
17-year-old Gavin Gross, a Rockwall High School junior, is sidelined anywhere between three and six months after having surgery on his shoulder. Coach Josh Brining is now suspended after the teen's family filed a complaint with the district.
Lawyer for woman accused of killing Fort Worth police officer looks to reduce bond
FORT WORTH, Texas - Lawyers for the woman accused of killing a Fort Worth Police Sergeant earlier this month are asking for a lower bond. De Aujalae Evans is charged with intoxication manslaughter after she allegedly hit and killed Sergeant Billy Randolph on I-35W earlier this month. She has been...
Chargers escape inoperable elevator in Dallas
Several Los Angeles Chargers players and members of the team's traveling party were rescued from an inoperable elevator at their hotel in Dallas on Friday. The Chargers were staying at The Westin Dallas Downtown ahead of their preseason game on Saturday. Dallas Fire-Rescue was summoned after the elevator was stuck in a "blind shaft" between the third and 15th floors of the hotel. "Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to the incident and subsequently assisted everyone from the elevator, one-by-one, through its ceiling panel and into an adjacent elevator," the Chargers wrote on social media. "The Los Angeles Chargers thank Dallas Fire-Rescue for their quick response, professionalism and substantial efforts ensuring everyone's safety." Per WFAA.com, 15 people were involved in the incident. It was not known which Chargers personnel were in the elevator. --Field Level Media
Michele Andre Takes Helm as New Director of Dallas Office of Community Police Oversight
Michele Andre has been named the new Director of the Office of Community Police Oversight in Dallas, as announced by Interim Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert. With a comprehensive background in public administration and over eight years in police oversight management, Andre's recent achievements include a notably progressive stint as the program manager of the Albany, New York Community Police Review Board. It was there, according to the City of Dallas, that she spearheaded initiatives aimed at revamping accountability standards and enhancing community engagement.
Watch Sammy Hagar Fight 114-Degree Heat in Texas
Sammy Hagar released a video clip showing how his wife helped him deal with extreme heat during a concert in Texas Thursday night. His Best of All Worlds Tour – a tribute to late bandmate Eddie Van Halen – arrived at the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, where the temperature reached 114º. The expected high in the area at this time of year is 96º.
Marilyn Hoffman’s Bossom Manor Just Hit the Market and We Have the Inside Look
Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure of covering some of the most prominent properties across North Texas. From historic Highland Park estates to Dilbeck-designed masterpieces, there is no shortage of significant homes in this area. However, it isn’t every day that we come across an Elizabethan manor executed by one of the most influential architects in American history.
First Class Airline Passenger Lands in Jail in Dallas, Texas
The not-so-Friendly Skies anymore keeps giving us endless things to talk about. Let's talk about the world we live in now. Everything can be caught on camera and posted to social media, so you might think twice about melting down, especially if you're intoxicated. View From The Wing tells us...
North Texas Musicians Remember 'Genius' Daron Beck, Who Died Thursday
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Dallas Wings Edged At New York Liberty
Brooklyn, NY (Aug. 22, 2024) – Facing the New York Liberty on the road for the second time in three days, the Dallas Wings came up just short, 79-71, against the first-place team in the WNBA. In front of a sold-out crowd at Barclays Center, four starters scored in double figures for the Wings, including a team-high 19 points for Arike Ogunbowale.
Ezekiel Elliott will have to earn his reps in second Cowboys stint thanks to one player
The Dallas Cowboys' all-too-quiet offseason was defined, in part, by the rather uninspired decision to reunite with Ezekiel Elliott. After a single season with the New England Patriots, the former rushing champ is back in the Lone Star State. By default, Elliott is expected to start in a weak and otherwise unproven Cowboys backfield.
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