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Arike Ogunbowale Sets Scoring Records, Named WNBA All-Star Game MVP
PHOENIX (July 20, 2024) – Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was named the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player after setting records for most points in a quarter, half and game while leading Team WNBA to the 117-109 win over Team USA on Saturday night at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz.
City Hall Roundup: New Dallas Planning Director Emily Liu Promises Good Change is Coming
Emily Liu arrived in Dallas less than two months ago to lead the Department of Planning and Urban Design, which has been at the forefront of the controversial ForwardDallas comprehensive land use plan and a development code overhaul. She may have gotten more than she bargained for. In a short...
Historic First Baptist Dallas devastated by fire, cause still unknown
DALLAS — The cause of Friday's fire at First Baptist Dallas in downtown Dallas has not been determined.Around 6 p.m. Friday, Pastor Robert Jeffress received a call that First Baptist Dallas was on fire."I couldn't imagine such a thing, but anything I could imagine was not as horrific as what I saw when I got there," he said.More than 150 years of history went up in flames."This church was the site that presidents visited when they came to Dallas," Jeffress said. "Woodrow Wilson, Gerald Ford, George H.W. Bush were all worshipers in that sanctuary."He said Vacation Bible School, with more...
Motorcycle rider killed in Dallas crash; two people charged
On July 19, 2024 at about 8:45 PM, Dallas Fire Rescue and Police responded to an accident call at Southwell Road and Harry Hines Boulevard. The preliminary investigation determined a motorcycle occupied by two individuals was traveling northbound on Harry Hines Boulevard. A 20-year-old man was driving a truck southbound on Harry Hines Boulevard when he turned left on Southwell Road and crashed into the motorcycle.
Dallas’ Churchill Tower Acquired by TXRE Properties
TXRE Properties has finalized the purchase of Churchill Tower, a landmark office center in North Dallas. Strategically located at 12400 Coit Road, Churchill Tower is well-connected, just off the busy intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and Interstate 635. This location provides quick access to downtown Dallas, Dallas Love Field Airport, DFW International Airport, and surrounding communities, including Highland Park, Prestonwood, Frisco, and Plano.
Texas man dies on river rafting trip near Bethel
BETHEL, Alaska (KTUU) - The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has reported that a Texas man was killed in a boating accident on a remote river near Bethel on Friday. A DPS dispatch says that Alaska State Troopers were notified of a boating fatality on June 19 at 6:21 p.m. The fatality occurred around 53 miles Southeast of Bethel during a remote river rafting trip. Troopers did not indicate which river the incident occurred on.
VIDEO: Amish Woman Has Everyone Losing Their Minds After Pulling Off The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Routine In Very Impressive Fashion
An Amish woman quite expertly recreated one of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders’ dance moves, and is going viral online. The Cowboys’ dancers have been front and center lately since they are featured in a new Netflix series. The show has seen several cheerleaders trend online since, with the...
Who is the REAL UT in the SEC? We asked Paul Finebaum and other experts at SEC Media Days
DALLAS — Editor's note: The video above shows the answers by our media colleagues to our "Who is the best mascot in the SEC?" question. All of our other questions for these guys are in the story below. SEC Media Days came to Dallas, Texas, for the first time...
Healing Hens brings fine-feathered therapy to Dallas senior living home
Once a month, the Healing Hens nonprofit visits the residents at Signature Pointe Senior Living Home in Dallas. "These are silky chickens, " Healing Hens President Kris Munster told curious resident Glenda Egans. "They are so neat," Egans exclaimed. Silky chickens are a smaller breed of chicken. They have a...
Dallas Hosts Texas Latino Comic Con with Steampunk Flair at Latino Cultural Center
Texas is gearing up for a cultural extravaganza with the 8th annual Texas Latino Comic Con, scheduled today at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas. In a unique twist, this year's theme will immerse attendees in the world of Steampunk, highlighting Latino artists, writers, and creators that form the vibrant backbone of the comic book community. Get ready to embrace this celebration of artistry from 11 am to 6 pm—admission is on the house, according to the City of Dallas.
Dallas Police Seek Public's Help in Unsolved Homicide on Fernwood Avenue
A Dallas community is grappling with unanswered questions following a recent homicide. On Thursday, around 2:35 PM, Dallas police were called to the scene where a man was found dead in a vehicle on the 2300 block of Fernwood Avenue. The officers discovered the male victim with gunshot wounds leading to their death, their identity is pending verification by the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office, as reported by the Dallas Police Department.
An Arkansas man and another individual each receive a 16-year sentence for leading a large-scale drug ring
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Authorities have sentenced two leaders of a major methamphetamine operation to 16 years and 8 months each in federal prison, plus five years of supervised release. Adan Mendoza, 36, from Dallas, Texas, received his sentence on July 19. Brian I. Wilson, 37, from Little Rock,...
'He's a beast': TCU transfer Damonic Williams making strong 1st impression at Oklahoma
DALLAS — Danny Stutsman noticed two things about Damonic Williams after the former TCU defensive tackle arrived at Oklahoma this summer: his massive size and his innate leadership qualities. Williams, who transferred to Oklahoma during the post-spring portal cycle, has quickly ingratiated himself with his new team and made...
Minor league update for 7/20/24
Down East starter Brayan Mendoza went three innings, striking out six and allowing two runs. Paul Bonzagni struck out three and walked one in a scoreless inning. Eduardo Mejia was 2 for 3. Echedry Vargas was 2 for 3. Down East box score: https://www.milb.com/gameday/wood-ducks-vs-shorebirds/2024/07/19/754098/final/box. D.J. McCarty started for Hickory, allowing...
Forbes Names Dallas Singer No. 1 R& B Artist of All Time
Erykah Badu, the queen of neo-soul, was honored this year by her hometown of Dallas with her very own line of DART buses. Just a year before that, she made the cover of Vogue — a rare honor for an artist not promoting a new album or film. Now, she is getting her flowers from Forbes.
Eddie V's upscale seafood restaurant is closing its Dallas location
DALLAS — Eddie V's Prime Seafood is closing its Dallas location at the end of the month, the upscale steak-and-seafood restaurant's owners confirmed. Darden, the restaurant group that owns Eddie V's, said in a statement that it was a difficult decision to close the Dallas spot, which is located at 4023 Oak Lawn Ave.
Mavericks still miles ahead of Nuggets after free agency shocker
The Dallas Mavericks have three offseason moves that management needs to be proud of. Many teams have made some interesting moves to try and improve their roster. The Mavericks had interest in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope but he eventually signed a deal with the Orlando Magic. This is significant to Dallas in...
Cowboys' 'biggest bust for 2024' is already painfully obvious
Hang in there, Dallas Cowboys fans. The home stretch of July has arrived, which mean training camp content will soon consume the Cowboys news cycle. With the entire NFL on summer break, content has been few and far between for the last month. Because of that, media outlets are in...
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