Mayor Eric Johnson announced on June 29 that a city recreational program will allow teens ages 12-17 to...
Freediving, Today’s Newest Water Sport
Freediving, Today’s Newest Water Sport How long can you hold your breath? Your answer helps decide if...
‘We are rooting for you’: Allred shows support for Richardson native set to compete in Olympic Games
Thirty-one-year-old Tom Scott, of Richardson, is among the many North Texans vying to make the country proud...
Powell calls for reform to ‘completely inappropriate and unnecessary’ STAAR test following low test results
Texas students who received the majority of their education online saw a significant decline in their...
‘A welcome step to bolster international security’: Veasey praises planned Switzerland F-35 fighter jet transaction
The Swiss government has designated the F-35A Lightning II as the country's next-generation fighter jet,...
‘It’s the least we can do’: Granger introduces bill to allow free national park entrance to veterans
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger (R-Fort Worth) introduced a bill on July 1 that, if passed, would allow Gold Star...
By Trina Thomas | Jul 20, 2021
Allred expresses concern over fleeing Hong Kong residents seeking to ‘live free from tyranny’
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Dallas) voiced his concern relating to the influx of thousands of Hong Kong...
By Karla Florez | Jul 20, 2021
Johnson ‘proud’ to see partnership working to bring state psychiatric hospital to Metroplex
Plans are in the works for a new state psychiatric hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as part of a...
Energy Alliance policy director: Legislature ‘didn’t do a very good job’ with addressing energy issues
The reputation of the wind and solar industry took a hit in the Lone Star State after Winter Storm Uri...
Allred: Problems in Afghanistan ‘cannot be solved militarily’
A member of Texas' Congressional delegation has shown his support for President Joe Biden's decision to end...
Rinaldi: House should use ‘every tool at its disposal’ to secure attendance of absent Dems
Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives have fled the state in an attempt to block a bill that...
CEO Flink to retire from The Family Place after 30 years of service
The end of an era is approaching for longtime The Family Place CEO Paige Flink, who will retire in 2021. According to a press release, Flink’s journey with TFP – a Dallas-based nonprofit advocating and caring for victims of domestic violence – began in 1989 as a volunteer. She has been on staff since 1991, […]
Three-star WR Wilson transfers to state semifinalist Duncanville
Three-star wide receiver Phaizon Wilson has found a new home in what is known as the “District of Doom,” having left Lancaster for state semifinalist Duncanville. Wilson’s presence is likely to give the Tigers’ offense another head-turning weapon. The program compiled a 10-1 record in 2020. “[Wilson’s] a big time player,” a user posted on […]
By John Suayan | Jul 13, 2021
Tracy Perez-Petersen steps down as Arlington Martin volleyball coach
Legendary Arlington Martin volleyball coach Tracy Perez-Petersen has stepped down from her post amid rumors she is set to take a girls coordinator position at Jobe Middle School in nearby Mansfield. “Big changes are happening,” the school posted on Twitter. “Thank you to Coach Tracy Perez-Petersen for your 25 years of dedication to the Warrior […]
By John Suayan | Jul 13, 2021
Frisco teen that founded Kindness4All receives recognition from Prince Harry
A Frisco teen received a surprise of a lifetime when she was named a recipient of the Diana Award from Prince Harry. Founder of Kindness4All, Pranavi Reddi created the nonprofit in June 2020 to “promote kindness, compassion, happiness and positivity,” Reddi said. “Congrats to founder of the nonprofit ‘Kindness4All.’ Pranavi Reddi, on being named a recipient […]
By Trina Thomas | Jul 13, 2021
Luster succeeds retired boss Jackson at North Forney
Randy Jackson has capped a half-decade career with North Forney by retiring from the head football coach and athletic director positions. In Forney reported that assistant head coach Eric Luster has been tabbed his boss’s successor. “So many people I want to thank for this opportunity,” Luster tweeted on July 9 following his promotion. “First […]
By John Suayan | Jul 13, 2021
Maze Environmental debuts with breakthrough clean energy discovery
Maze Environmental has issued the following press release: PERMIAN BASIN, Texas & N.M. – Energy...
Business occupancy rate in Dallas is 47.3%, new study finds
The Dallas metro area’s business occupancy rate for the week ending July 7 was 47.3%, a drop of 2.8% over...
Granger co-sponsors bill to ‘provide lunches to more than three million Texas schoolchildren’
Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) is co-sponsoring a bill that supports the return of whole milk to Texas school...
By Trina Thomas | Jul 15, 2021
Abbott: ‘These unemployment benefits are no longer necessary’
As the nation took a financial blow from the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) confidently...
By Trina Thomas | Jul 15, 2021
