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Alumni push back against a possible new name for Texas A&M University-Commerce
What’s in a name? When it comes to one’s alma mater, more than some might think. Many students and alumni of Texas A&M University-Commerce are pushing back against a proposal to incorporate Dallas into the school’s name. Advocates of the change say it would help with the...
City of Sherman sets special election date
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The Sherman City Council has agreed to hold a special election on September 14 to fill a vacant city council seat. Shawn Teamann, who currently fills the seat, is stepping down to run for Sherman Mayor. Teamann will remain in the position until it is filled.
Walmart Celebrates Grand Opening of High-Tech Perishable Distribution Center
LANCASTER, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- Walmart associates, local elected officials and community members celebrated the grand opening of a new 730,000 square-foot perishable distribution center (PDC) in Lancaster. The new facility, located 15 miles south of Dallas, receives and processes fresh produce, eggs, dairy, flowers and frozen goods for delivery to nearby Walmart stores. The new PDC is Walmart’s second Lancaster-based facility, following the next generation fulfillment center that opened in 2023. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716711596/en/ Walmart’s new high-tech perishable distribution center is opening in Lancaster, TX (Photo: Business Wire)
‘Who is she?’: Fort Worth gallery to open show celebrating Black women artists
A new gallery on Fort Worth’s east side is about to debut its second exhibition, but unlike its peers, TUBMAN Gallery’s goal is not to sell art. The 600-square-foot space is a nonprofit opened by friends Matthew Nelson and Dante Williams as a vehicle to showcase what they describe as Black and brown artists without the financial pressures of traditional, commercial galleries.
Rockwall High School Earns Top 8 Spot in UIL Lone Star Cup
Congratulations to Rockwall High School for a tied 8th place in the 2023-2024 UIL Lone Star Cup. The UIL Lone Star Cup program began during the 1997-98 school year and recognizes six high schools (one in each of the six UIL conferences) based on their overall team achievement in a variety of sanctioned academic, athletic and music championships. All UIL member high schools in good standing are included in contention for the UIL Lone Star Cup. Trophy presentations will take place in the fall at events chosen by the winning schools.
Texas A&M-Commerce Alum Leading Digital Transformation at Midland College
A&M-Commerce alum Kevin Andrews ('10) is the new executive director of Digital and Workplace Transformation at Midland (TX) College. In this newly created role, Andrews leads the Project Management Office, enterprise systems and software development, process improvement and knowledge management. These efforts aim to improve strategy implementation and organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Hoods & Headspace: Three South Dallas Orgs Team Up to Teach Boys Auto Care & Mental Wellness
In an effort to empower young minds and foster a sense of self-reliance, three local organizations in South Dallas recently joined forces to form a wraparound resource collaborative. This Saturday, the collaborative hosted its inaugural event, It Takes a Man, an initiative that brought together young men from the community with a team of dedicated mentors, all passionate about sharing their knowledge of basic auto maintenance and mental and emotional wellbeing. From changing a flat tire and checking fluid levels, to doing self check-ins, the day provided valuable learning experience, equipping these young boys with practical skills and fostering a sense of accomplishment.
Workshops begin to help Dallas residents obtain home improvement grants
Workshops are underway for Dallas residents who want financial help with home improvements. Applications for the city's Home Improvement and Preservation Program (HIPP) open on Aug. 19 and run through Aug. 30. Three home repair programs offer grants or forgivable loans from $10,000 to $24,000 to low- and moderate-income families....
Kyrie Irving undergoes surgery after suffering offseason injury
Kyrie Irving has managed to get injured on his day off. The Dallas Mavericks announced Tuesday that their eight-time All-Star guard Irving has undergone surgery to repair a broken left hand. Irving suffered the injury earlier this month while training, the team adds. Irving, 32, is coming off an impressive 2023-24 season in which he... The post Kyrie Irving undergoes surgery after suffering offseason injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
MLB star Shohei Ohtani makes rare public appearance with little-known ‘secret’ wife on All-Star Game red carpet
SHOHEI Ohtani was seen in a rare public appearance with his wife while at a lavish event for the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, 30, took his services to the All-Star Game red carpet alongside his wife Mamiko Tanaka in Arlington, Texas. Ohtani and the...
PHOTO: Olivia Dunne Was Dropping Jaws With Her Custom Paul Skenes Tank Top While At MLB Home Run Derby
If there’s a new power couple in baseball, look no further than Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes. Paul Skenes and his girlfriend Olivia Dunne are excited about the upcoming MLB All-Star Game. Skenes and Olivia “Livvy” Dunne traveled to Arlington, Texas, for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game using a private jet.
Cowboys Predicted to Land ‘Powerful’ 17-TD Running Back
The Dallas Cowboys remained mostly quiet this offseason in addressing the running back position. Dallas brought back Ezekiel Elliott while allowing Tony Pollard to join the Tennessee Titans in NFL free agency. All this has prompted speculation that the Cowboys could take a running back early in the 2025 NFL...
Mason Miller says Bryce Harper introduced himself during plane ride to All-Star game
25-year-old Oakland A’s All-Star reliever Mason Miller shared a plane ride with the Phillies to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas as the series between the A’s and Phillies finished up on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.
The Winners and Losers of the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby
This year, Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby took us to everyone’s favorite supersized garden shed: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The contest featured veterans, such as two-time champion Pete Alonso, and five first-timers; classic Derby costars (a rambling horde of children sprinting to and fro in the outfield) and new ones (a rambling horde of gleeful Phillies). The Derby has given us a winner in Dodgers center fielder Teoscar Hernández, as well as seven losers. But that’s not all. Let’s take a look at this year’s Home Run Derby winners and losers.
Mavs Getting Cooked For Giving Klay Thompson $80M Deal After Video Of Him Looking Washed At Local Gym Emerges
Klay Thompson’s career with the Golden State Warriors came to an end earlier this summer as the future Hall of Fame shooting guard signed a 3-year, $80 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks in an effort to help the team get over the championship hump following their NBA Finals loss to the Boston Celtics. Unfortunately […] The post Mavs Getting Cooked For Giving Klay Thompson $80M Deal After Video Of Him Looking Washed At Local Gym Emerges appeared first on BroBible.
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